Instructor 1 (1:1 For Enhanced Support)

Home, Hope and Healing Inc. & Aspire Behavioral Health and Counseling; Dawson (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Aspire Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Services seeks an Instructor I to work in I/DD Day Services. The role emphasizes safety, supervision, and helping individuals with daily living activities in a supportive setting.

Responsibilities include implementing ISP-based training, ensuring cleanliness, documenting progress, and collaborating with the treatment team. This non-exempt, hourly position requires reliable transportation and strong communication with colleagues and

Job description

Aspire Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Services Job Description

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Position Title: Instructor I- SSS011

Status: Non-Exempt

Position Number:

Date: 01.09.2020 Revision Review

Employee:

Work Unit: I/DD Day Services

County:

Immediate Supervisor's Title: SST III Day Services Care Plan Coordinator

List positions supervised through immediate contact: None

QUALIFICATIONS

• Entry qualifications include High school diploma or GED equivalent with one year 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 experience at the lower level or position equivalent. Possess basic reading, writing, and math skills; able to lift 50 pounds; able to complete Crisis Intervention training; able to use a computer; able to maintain a valid driver's license and able maintain valid auto insurance.
• Ability to observe and monitor individuals' behavior.
• Ability to assist and supervise individuals with daily living activities.
• Knowledge of agency confidentiality policies.
• Knowledge of individualized plans.
• Ability to develop individualized plans.
• Knowledge of the documentation process.
• Ability to build relationships with community employers.
• Knowledge of pertinent state, federal, local laws, and rules and regulations.
• Ability to serve as a liaison between all interested parties.
• Ability to serve as a member of the treatment team to develop individuals' goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of program area.
• Ability to prepare area specific reports.
• Knowledge of available resources.
• Ability to provide training and/or orientation services to individuals.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to investigate any concerns or complaints and develop a resolution.
• Ability to complete evaluations to determine functional level of individuals.
• Knowledge of various recreational activities.
• Ability to plan recreational activities for individuals.
• Ability to participate in supportive guidance, staff supervision sessions, program planning meetings, consumer staffing, and service training.
• Knowledge of agency safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate state vehicles following all safety laws and procedures.
• Ability to complete all daily housekeeping chores.
• Ability to identify and report facility repairs and equipment problems.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to complete individual orientation sessions.
• Ability to identify disruptive behavior.
• Ability to train individuals in personal hygiene and other daily living activities.
• Ability to recognize contributions and celebrate accomplishments.
• Ability to conduct individual and group training sessions for individuals.
• Knowledge of agency accepted disciplinary techniques.
• Knowledge of agency accepted group/interview techniques.
• Ability to develop teaching aids.
• Knowledge of case management.

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

BL0DBORNE PATHOGEN CATEGORY (check one)

• _ X__Employee routinely performs tasks that involve exposure to blood or other potentially infectious material as part of their assigned duties (Category I).
• ____Employee performs assigned tasks which does not involve exposure to blood or other potentially infectious matter, BUT employment may require performing unplanned category I tasks (Category II).
• ___ Employee performs assigned tasks which involve no exposure to blood or other potentially infectious material AND performance of category I tasks are not a condition of employment (Category Ill).

MANDATORY TRAINING CATEGORY (Check One)

• Administrative
• Direct Care
• Medical

PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT

The Albany Area Community Service Board goal is to continually improve the delivery of service by improvement of 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
  • Assigned areas, walkways, and fire exits are neat, clean, and free of debris throughout the day.
  • Cleaning protocol completed daily.
  • Cleaning products stored in designated locked cabinet.
  • All possible infections are reported to supervisor.
  • Provide CPR, First Aid, CPI, or AAA as the situation presents.
  • 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 ratio between staff and people supported
  • Line of sight (if applicable)
  • Enhanced Supervision (if applicable)
  • Report behavioral concerns to supervisor
  • Develop training activities relevant to the ISP
• Documentation
  • Tracking will be completed daily by end of shift
  • Documentation will include goal progress (or lack of) and supporting activities
  • Write a sufficiently detailed note person centered note to include things such as choices, participant response, staff involvement, what did you learn, what will you try differently, etc.
  • Error corrections will be completed as follows: One line drawn through the error, initials, and date.
  • Supplemental documentation will be completed as required - (Seizure log, Elimination chart, Behavior log, Repositioning log, etc.)
  • Tracking reflects the correct frequency as outlined in the ISP
  • Tracking reflects the correct intent of all goals as outlined in the ISP
• Engagement with People Supported through Routine Day Services
  • Instructor to individual relationship
  • Interaction between individuals and other staff
  • Communication- either visually or verbally
  • Observations of 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 need of agency. This position is hourly and deemed non-exempt status.