Independent Living Skills Instructor (Evening Shift)

Pathfinder, Inc.; Batesville (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathfinder, Inc. seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide instructional training to residents and help them acquire daily living and survival skills for independent living.

The role includes data collection, monitoring training programs, and supervising residents in day-to-day activities, including home management, cooking, cleaning, and socialization. Evening shifts 3:00 PM–11:00 PM on various days; background checks and drug screening are required.

Qualifications

• 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

• Manage and supervise residents' active treatment program according to individual program plans.
• Follow prescribed activities to meet individual objectives and provide services from the plan.
• Initiate learning skills programs (reading, money management, cooking, grooming, dress, hygiene).
• Complete required forms and reports, including progress notes.
• Provide daily living training (home management, cooking, cleaning, socialization).
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for residents.
• Offer diverse community inclusion activities for residents.
• Monitor and remind residents on medications and manage behaviors professionally.
• Encourage positive work attitudes and behaviors in residents who work.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as directed.
• Communicate resident information to incoming staff during shift changes.
• Provide transportation to clients in a personal vehicle as needed for Pathfinder business.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Education

High School diploma or GED

CNA Certification

Medical Assistant certification

Job description

Pathfinder, Inc. seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide instructional training to residents and help them acquire daily living and survival skills for independent living.

The role includes data collection, monitoring training programs, and supervising residents in day-to-day activities, including home management, cooking, cleaning, and socialization. Evening shifts 3:00 PM–11:00 PM on various days; background checks and drug screening are required.