Instructor 1

Home, Hope and Healing Inc. & Aspire Behavioral Health and Counseling; Dawson (GA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Home, Hope and Healing Inc. & Aspire Behavioral Health and Counseling seeks an Instructor I for day services.

This role involves supervising individuals with developmental needs, delivering daily living support, and coordinating safety and documentation within ISP parameters. The position requires a high school diploma or GED (or an associate degree) with relevant experience, strong communication, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with one year of relevant social/direct care experience or an Associate degree in a related field.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Completed Crisis Intervention training.
• Computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and cleanliness of assigned areas and exits.
• Supervise and provide daily living assistance to individuals with IDD.
• Document goal progress and activity notes in ISP.
• Provide engagement and training activities for individuals supported.
• Carry out assigned duties including CPR/First Aid training as required.
• Assist individuals in transportation to and from activities.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication

Computer proficiency

Valid driver’s license

Observation and behavior monitoring

Daily living assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in related field

Tools

Computer

Mobile/transport equipment (van)

Job description

Position Title

Instructor I – SSS011 (Status: Non‑Exempt)

Date

01.09.2020 Revision Review

Immediate Supervisor

SST III Day Services Care Plan Coordinator

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent with one year of experience providing social or direct care services to groups of special needs individuals in a human service setting, OR Associate degree in a related field OR one year of experience at the lower level or in an equivalent position.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Completed Crisis Intervention training.
• Computer proficiency.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Ability to observe and monitor individuals’ behavior.
• Ability to assist and supervise individuals with daily living activities.
• Knowledge of agency confidentiality policies, individualized plans, documentation process, pertinent state, federal, local laws, and regulations.
• Ability to develop individualized plans and prepare area‑specific reports.
• Knowledge of available resources and ability to provide training and/or orientation services.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Capability to investigate concerns or complaints and develop a resolution.
• Ability to complete evaluations to determine functional levels of individuals.
• Knowledge of recreational activities and skill to plan them.
• Participation in supportive guidance, staff supervision sessions, program planning meetings, consumer staffing, and service training.
• Awareness of agency safety policies, procedures, and vehicle operation regulations.
• Completion of daily housekeeping chores and reporting of facility repairs or equipment problems.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Conduct individual and group training sessions.
• Knowledge of agency accepted disciplinary and group/interview techniques.
• Skill to develop teaching aids and case management abilities.

Equipment that Requires Safe and Effective Use

• Fire extinguisher
• First aid kit
• Vans with or without a lift
• Adaptive equipment such as a wheelchair or Hoyer lift
• Computer

BL00DBORNE Pathogen Category

• Employee routinely performs tasks involving exposure to blood or other potentially infectious material (Category I).
• Employee performs assigned tasks that do not involve exposure to blood or other potentially infectious material, but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks (Category II).
• Employee performs assigned tasks that involve no exposure to blood or other potentially infectious material and performance of Category I tasks is not a condition of employment (Category III).

Mandatory Training Category

• Direct Care
• Medical
• Administrative (if applicable)

Performance Improvement

The Albany Area Community Service Board goal is to continually improve the delivery of service by improving consumer outcomes and satisfaction. All employees have a role in performance improvement and are expected to interact collaboratively with co‑workers and other contacts to provide consistent, high‑quality, consumer‑focused services.

Assigned Duties

• Safety
  • Keep assigned areas, walkways, and fire exits neat, clean, and free of debris throughout the day.
  • Complete daily cleaning protocol.
  • Store cleaning products in designated locked cabinet.
  • Report all possible infections to supervisor.
  • Provide CPR, First Aid, CPI, or AAA as the situation requires.
  • Assist people supported in services to and from the bus.
• Supervision of Individuals Supported through I/DD Services
  • Maintain a maximum of a 1:10 staff‑to‑people‑supported ratio.
  • Maintain line of sight (if applicable).
  • Enhanced supervision (if applicable).
  • Report behavioral concerns to supervisor.
  • Develop training activities relevant to the ISP.
• Documentation
  • Tracking completed daily by end of shift.
  • Documentation includes goal progress and supporting activities.
  • Write detailed person‑centered notes that include choices, participant response, staff involvement, lessons learned, and future action plans.
  • Correct errors by drawing a line through the error, initials, and date.
  • Supplemental documentation completed as required (e.g., seizure log, elimination chart, behavior log, repositioning log).
  • Tracking reflects correct frequency and intent of all goals as outlined in the ISP.
• Engagement with People Supported through Routine Day Services
  • Foster instructor to individual relationships.
  • Facilitate interaction between individuals and other staff.
  • Communicate either visually or verbally.
  • Observe socialization.
• Provide personal supports as needed
  • Toileting/Changing
  • Bathing
  • Grooming
  • Laundry
• Other duties as assigned

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (may be changed based on agency need). This position is hourly and deemed non‑exempt status.