Instructor

Florida, LLC; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida, LLC is seeking a dedicated Life Skills Program Instructor in Port Charlotte, Florida, to provide essential training and assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves establishing supportive relationships, monitoring individual health, and creating a positive engagement atmosphere.

The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma and have experience in direct care settings. This position involves aiding individuals in their daily activities and ensuring they achieve the highest level of independence.

Qualifications

• One-year experience in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, or child/adult care setting or direct care with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Must pass Level II Background screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide training, care, and assistance to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Establish and maintain supportive relationships with individuals and their families.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth and positive engagement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Principal Accountabilities of Position

Primarily responsible for providing training, care, and assistance to persons with intellectual and development disabilities.

Role of the Life Skills Program Instructor

The Life Skills Program Instructor is primarily responsible for providing training, care, and assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The Instructor supports each Individual in achieving their highest level of independence through a person-centered approach, ensuring services are delivered in alignment with individualized goals, service plans, and organizational standards.

Essential Functions

1. Instructor

• Establish and maintain supportive, respectful, and professional relationships with Individuals, their families, and collateral contacts.
• Provide individual-specific service in compliance with service descriptions as defined in service directory/specific attachments and core assurances.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, dignity, personal interest, and positive engagement within the program environment.
• Review and understand each Individual’s behavioral support plan and specific needs.
• Observe, recognize, and document changes in an individual’s condition; seek appropriate intervention and report concerns promptly to the Program Manager or Director.
• Assist Individuals with meals, including food preparation as needed.
• Assist Individuals with personal hygiene, including toileting and diapering.
• Greet, assist, and escort Individuals to their classrooms and all areas within the facility. Assist with daily dismissal from the program.
• Assist Individuals with mobility, including use of adaptive or self-help devices as instructed.
• Facilitate or assist in a minimum of two (2) classes each day, adhering to person-centered focus philosophy.
• Accompany Individuals to a minimum of two (2) community outings per week.
• Monitor the health and safety of all Individuals at all times.
• Monitor IP goals for effectiveness at least annually, but as needed, and report to the Program Manager.
• Administer medication if medication certified.
• Attend support plan and IP program meetings as possible.

2. Administration

• Complete all assigned documentation requirements in a timely manner as required, including daily notes/service logs and summaries on progress towards established support plan and implementation plan goals.
• Submit required documentation and timesheets by the business day following the end of each reporting period.
• Immediately notify the supervisor of any incidents, accidents, concerns, or operational difficulties.
• Prepare General Event Reports using BOM of FL documentation system and submit to required parties by end of business day.
• Enter complete notes daily into BOM of FL selected system.

Additional Duties

• Assist Individuals with boarding and disembarking from transportation.
• Serve as a positive role model for adults in the program through appropriate dress, speech, attitude, and courtesy.
• Plan and implement activities aligned with Individuals’ goals, enrichment needs, and physical activity objectives, utilizing provided curriculum and materials.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of all protected health information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Attend required trainings as mandated for Med-Waiver providers.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

• No supervisory responsibility.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Primary activities are conducted within a well-lit, climate-controlled facility.
• Occasional trips to client/prospect locations may require outdoor travel and potential exposure to unpleasant weather and hazardous road conditions.
• Adequate mobility that requires frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching (vertical and horizontal), and twisting for extended periods of time.
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, pull, position, and/or transfer up to 75 pounds.
• Interact and communicate constantly with all individuals encountered. Must be able to exchange accurate and detailed information in all situations.
• Maintain concentrated attention to safety, detail and accuracy for sustained periods of time.
• Must be able to provide proper hygiene assistance to any individual that requires help.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One-year experience in a medical, psychiatric, nursing, or child/adult care setting or direct care with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Valid state driver’s license
• Must pass Level II Background screening

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of proper transfer techniques and body mechanics to transfer clients with appropriate assistance and/or equipment (transfer board, slip sheet, Hoyer lift) as needed.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability and interest in working with persons with developmental disabilities and physical limitations.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Ability to remain composed in emergency situations.
• Ability to work under a variety of situations in a positive constructive manner.
• Demonstrate reliability, dependability, and punctuality.
• “Company Knowledge” Understand and articulate the services provided and the customer value for the BOM of FL brand.

Competencies

Mission Statement

Helping people succeed, together by empowering individuals, teams, and communities through compassionate care and meaningful partnerships that put people first.

Vision Statement

Expanding access to high-quality, person-centered services by empowering teams, leveraging technology, and fostering sustainable growth, so every individual we serve can live a meaningful, independent life.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies, aligned with our Mission and Vision Statement:

Champion People

We honor the dignity of every person, those we serve, their families, caregivers, and our colleagues, by creating an environment where everyone belongs and delivering experiences that empower and uplift.

Pursue Excellence

We hold ourselves to the highest standards, doing what’s right even when it’s hard. From how we serve others to how we operate, we strive for excellence in all we do.

Own the Impact

We take ownership of our actions and their outcomes. With a solution-focused mindset, we approach every challenge as an opportunity to make a positive difference for those we serve and those who serve alongside us.

Be Stronger Together

We build trust and nurture partnerships that support the needs of those we serve and their caregivers. Collaboration makes us stronger and helps us create a better world, together.

Inspire Joy

We celebrate wins, find purpose in our work, and bring energy and positivity to those around us, creating moments of joy for our colleagues, partners, and clients.

Innovate Boldly

Driven by curiosity, we foster a culture of growth and innovation, always seeking bold solutions that lead to better outcomes and put people first.

Interpersonal Skills

Demonstrates emotional intelligence;

• Self-Awareness- Uses reason when dealing with emotional topics. Recognizes how emotions affects their performance.
• Self-Management- Keeps disruptive emotions in check. Flexibility in handling change.
• Social Awareness- Awareness of others’ feelings, needs, and concerns. Takes personal responsibility. Able to see others’ perspectives.
• Relationship Management- Airs disagreements; addresses conflict constructively.

Communication

Speaks clearly; responds well to questions. Participates in meetings. Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar. Maintains confidentiality.

Critical Thinking

Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; includes appropriate people in the decision-making process. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.

Professional Appearance

Demonstrates a neat, clean and professional appearance. Adheres to Company dress code (see employee handbook).

The listing of tasks is in no way to be considered a complete listing of all possible tasks, nor is the requirement for an ability or skill a guarantee that the ability or skill is going to be used.