Assistant Instructor

AABR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Instructor role at AABR focuses on implementing each individual’s activity schedule and service plan. You will provide instruction, supervision, and support to individuals during all hours of operation to promote progress and safety.

You will read Day Service Plans, model tasks, chart progress, assist with assessments, accompany individuals to community sites via public transport, and support meals, toileting, and behavior as needed while coordinating with the team and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Experience with developmentally disabled individuals preferred.
• Willingness to travel to assigned locations to implement.

Responsibilities

• Read and become familiar with the Day Service Plan for each individual.
• Implement the Day Service Plan and actively model tasks for individuals.
• Chart and measure progress as outlined in each Day Service Plan.
• Assist in completing assessments and evaluations for the Day Service Plan.
• Escort individuals to community sites using public transportation to reach goals.
• Assist individuals with toileting, eating or behavior as needed.
• Maintain rapport with community members, staff and individuals; provide supervision and crisis intervention as needed.
• Help maintain a harmonious atmosphere in the community and Day Program.
• Report medical concerns promptly and file incident reports when needed.
• Maintain daily logs, reports and documentation related to service plans.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

• Location: south ozone park, NY 11412
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: High School
• Salary Range: $17.25 - $17.25 Hourly
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Shift: Day

Position Summary

The Assistant Instructor is responsible for the proper implementation of each individual’s activity schedule and service plan. The Assistant Instructor will provide instruction, supervision, and support to individuals during all hours of operation.

Essential Job Functions

• Read and become familiar with the Day Service Plan for each individual;
• Implement Habilitation Service Plan / Valued Outcome by actively modeling tasks for individuals and using all appropriate prompt levels as necessary;
• Chart and measure success as outlined in each Day Service Plan;
• Assist in completion of any necessary assessments and evaluations needed for the completion of the Day Service Plan;
• Lead individuals into community sites using public transportation to complete goals / outcomes as described in the individuals’ Day Service Plan;
• Participate, as an equal member of the team in assisting any individual who needs help in toileting, eating or behavior;
• Establish rapport with community members, staff and the individuals. Provide proper supervision, good role modeling and crisis intervention as needed;
• Help to maintain a harmonious and productive atmosphere in the community and within the Day Program setting;
• Be alert to individual medical concerns and report promptly, filling out incident / accident reports as needed;
• Assist in maintenance and organization of daily logs / reports and all appropriate documentation related to each individual’s service plan;
• Attend meetings, orientations, in‑services as deemed necessary;
• Escort individuals to doctor’s office or emergency room when needed;
• Supervise lunch for the Day Program individuals;
• Follow the directives of the Instructors and Administrators;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or its equivalent;
• At least 1 year’s work experience with the developmentally disabled preferred;
• A strong desire to work with the developmentally disabled in a community setting;
• Willingness to travel to assigned locations to implement;
• Certification in CPR, First Aid, SCIP or a commitment to obtain and maintain certification;
• Excellent verbal and communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate;
• Ability to manage and resolve conflict;
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills.