CFS SKILLS INSTRUCTOR, (For a Salisbury, MA Home)

Waystone HHS; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in providing support to individuals with disabilities is seeking a dedicated Skills Instructor. This per diem role involves assisting individuals within their home and community to enhance their quality of life and achieve personal goals. Qualifications include a high school diploma and a year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience required.
• Valid Drivers License required.
• Regular and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in developing daily living skills.
• Provide personal care and safety to individuals.
• Help with medication and community activities.

Skills

Experience with daily life skills

Personal care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: HERITAGE PLACE - Lawrence, MA

Position Type: Per Diem/Relief

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: As required for Program needs

Job Category: Direct Support

SCHEDULE FOR THIS POSITION: Irreg Hours

PURPOSE:

Caring and responsible person needed to help individuals with disabilities inside their home and/or community, working with them to achieve health and quality of life.

KEY ACTIVITIES:

• Complete required forms on medical, behavioral and community goals from their Individual Support Plan (ISP) and help individuals in their day-to-day life to achieve their goals such as:
  • Assisting each individual in developing skills in all areas of community living, including doing household tasks and learning social skills.
  • Assisting each individual to behave appropriately.
  • Assisting each individual to be active in their community.
• Assist and provide safety and personal care to individuals.
• Give out medicine, if needed.
• Help individuals with community and recreational activities.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Help and teach money management including simple budgeting and transactions
• Depending on their skills, work with individuals to meal plan and prepare daily healthy meals and snacks. Remember to consider any special diets prescribed by their Doctor.
• The Skills Instructor will:
  • Teach table setting, good table manners and cleaning up as appropriate; and
  • Teach and help with food shopping and daily errands.
• Comply with all applicable statutes, ordinances, policies, regulations and guidelines of Fidelity House and our contracting agency.
• Other duties as assigned by Program Director

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year experience with daily life skills and personal care
• Valid Drivers License and a minimum of 1 year of driving required
• Regular and predictable attendance