CERTIFIED LIFE SKILLS INSTRUCTOR

New Vista Ranch Inc; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

New Vista Ranch Inc. is seeking a Certified Life Skills Instructor to support Members in 19 homes across the Las Vegas area. You will assist with daily living skills, transport Members, document records, and ensure safety and quality of care.

Responsibilities include implementing care plans, coordinating with the House Manager, and participating in trainings to support a dignified, rights-based environment. This is a full-time on-site role in Las Vegas, NV.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; CNA preferred.
• Candidate should pass local/state/FBI background checks and screenings.
• Background in caregiving or disability support is highly valued.
• CPR, MEDS and Safety Care training completed or obtainable on the job.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living skills and Members’ morning, afternoon, and evening routines.
• Drive 15-passenger and handicap-accessible vans for Members’ transportation.
• Document logs, daily tracking sheets, timesheets, incidents, and billing information.
• Monitor health and safety of Members; respond to emergencies per Safety Care guidelines.
• Support House Manager and oversee house operations; manage funds and ensure proper documentation.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Documentation

Time management

Budget management

Driving (van)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred

Tools

CPR certification

MEDS medication management

Safety Care training

Job description

The Certified Life Skills Instructor position works directly with Members having intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, including medical and behavioral issues, who reside in one of New Vista’s 19 homes. The Certified Life Skills Instructor position is responsible for assisting the Certified Life Skills Instructor Senior with daily oversight and supervision of the house's operations. Certified Life Skills Instructors provide assistance with daily living skills and direct support for Members’ morning, afternoon, and evening routines. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting with meal preparation, hygiene, budgeting, and transportation to support Members in reaching their highest potential—specific duties assigned by shift (day, swing, grave).Essential Job Functions:Supports Members by:Implementing and reviewing the Person-Centered Plan and Habilitation Plan on a daily basisPromoting Member’s Rights and Dignity as demonstrated by use of positive behavior supports, appropriate tone of voice and behavior, and respectful interactionsAssist House Manager reconcile/manage house and client funds, including proper documentation and monthly billingIncreasing socialization including participating in social events, community activities, and New Vista programsShows and encourages Member daily life skills such as attending to basic hygiene needs, preparing meals, interacting with others including family members, maintaining household routinesImplements the New Vista Nutrition Program in alignment with Vista FitAssists/observe medication management according to MEDS training standardsDemonstrates initiative and creativity in working with MembersEnsures the Health and Safety of all Members by:Assisting with daily care and teaching basic safety skillsMaintaining the home as required by Quality Assurance standards to include cleanliness of homeAttending medical and/or psychiatric appointments as neededAwareness of Member’s appropriate and/or inappropriate behavior and implements behavior techniques as stated in the Person-Centered Plan to intervene and de-escalate situations by use of Safety Care training standardsResponsible for driving when transporting Members to/from work, meetings, appointments, activities and/or eventsCommunicating concerns, such as inappropriate interactions between Members and co-workers and/or between Members living together, to the LSI-S (House Manager) and/or Member Service Coordinator, including interactions which may rise to the level of MistreatmentResponding to emergency situations by using CPR certification techniquesDocumentation:Accurate and timely completion of communication logs, daily tracking sheets (when assigned), timesheets, productivity, wages, and hoursReading all memos and the communication log at the start of each shiftCompleting proper documentation of incidents as required and end-of-shift communication log entriesObtaining proper documentation from medical appointments, job sites, etc. as appropriateStaff Expectations:Treat staff with dignity and respectRole-models New Vista’s mission and policies and proceduresHold self and staff accountable to upholding Member’s Rights, health and safety, and all New Vista policies and proceduresReviews accurate and timely completion of communication logs, daily tracking sheets (when assigned), timesheets, and incident reportsAssists Member Senior LSI in collecting/organizing documentation as required by the Person-Centered Plan meetings and the Human Rights CommitteeSkills and Abilities:Verbal and written communication skills including the ability to write and provide documentation as describedRead and understand Member information, instructions, case notes, incident reports, manualsVisually observe, hear, and respond to MembersAbility to manage time and budget funds appropriatelyPhysically assist with toileting and hygiene needs as requiredDrive passenger vans, including 15-passenger and handicap accessible vansAttend all New Vista ongoing training/House meetings and ensure attendance as requiredMinimum Required Education and Experience:Preferred: Background as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and/or current CNA certificationPreferred: Three to five years of experience working in a nursing home setting or supporting Members with intellectual and developmental disabilities who require total careMinimum of a high school diploma or equivalentPass all pre-employment and post-employment screening such as local, State, and FBI background checks; drug screening; sexual offender screeningComplete New Vista new employee training (CPR, medication management (MEDS), behavior management (Safety Care)Successfully complete New Vista in-house trainingMaintain annual training as required and scheduledPhysical Demands:Required to stand, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, frequently talk or hear, reach with hands, lift arms above and below shoulder level, occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl during regular work activitiesAbility to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds abilityAbility to be out in Las Vegas area outdoor weather conditionsTransfer Members from seated position to standing; into/out of wheelchairs as requiredEqual Opportunity:New Vista is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.