Independent Living Skills Instructor

Pathfinder, Inc.; Cabot (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathfinder, Inc. in Cabot, Arkansas provides instructional training to residents to develop daily living and survival skills for independent living.

The role involves data collection, program monitoring, and guiding residents through day-to-day tasks while ensuring safety and compliance with individual plans. Essential duties include supervising active treatment plans, teaching reading and money management, coordinating activities, and reporting progress.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• One year of relevant, supervised work experience with public health, human services or other community service agency.
• Two years' verifiable successful experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• CNA Certification or Medical Assistant certification will qualify for a special entry rate.
• MUST BE ABLE TO PASS APPLICABLE BACKGROUND CHECKS AND DRUG SCREEN.
• ANY OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT WILL BE BASED ON THE RESULTS OF BACKGROUND CHECKS AND DRUG SCREEN.

Responsibilities

• Manages and supervises residents' active treatment program in accordance with their individual program plans, and demonstrates the skills and techniques necessary to implement individual program plans.
• Follows prescribed activities to meet individual objectives. Provides services which have been developed in an individual program plan.
• Initiates learning skills programs, i.e., reading, money management, cooking, grooming, dress, hygiene.
• Is responsible for the completion of appropriate forms and reports including recording progress notes.
• Provides care and instruction for all residents in the facility in all areas of daily living including home management skills, cooking, cleaning and socialization skills, utilizing behavioral management techniques.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for the residents.
• Provides a variety of choices in community inclusion activities for residents of the facility.
• Monitors/reminds residents when it is necessary to take and refill medications.
• Manages residents in appropriate behaviors in a professional manner and demonstrates the necessary skills and techniques to intervene effectively.
• Encourages healthy work attitudes and behaviors in residents who work.
• Attends meetings and training sessions as directed.
• Communicates verbal and written information regarding resident behavior, needs, medication, and other issues to incoming staff at shift change for program continuity.
• Provides transportation (in personal vehicle) to clients based on their needs and/or for Pathfinder business.
• Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.

Job description

Pathfinder, Inc. in Cabot, Arkansas provides instructional training to residents to develop daily living and survival skills for independent living.

The role involves data collection, program monitoring, and guiding residents through day-to-day tasks while ensuring safety and compliance with individual plans. Essential duties include supervising active treatment plans, teaching reading and money management, coordinating activities, and reporting progress.