Life Skills Instructor

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

Job summary

Pathfinder, Inc. seeks a caregiver for instructional training to help clients achieve independent living skills. Responsibilities include collecting performance data, supervising daily activities, and assisting with meal preparation and housekeeping.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and successful background checks/ drug screening. Shifts include weekend and varied hours with no guaranteed schedule in a 24-hour facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in instruction and supervising individuals with developmental or independent living needs preferred.
• MUST PASS background checks and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional training to clients to support independent living.
• Collect performance data and monitor training programs.
• Supervise clients in daily activities and household chores.
• Assist with meal planning and preparation when assigned.
• Transport clients to and from community activities.
• Complete required forms and participate in meetings and trainings.
• Adhere to Long Term Care regulations.

Skills

Instructional training

Data collection

Client supervision

Household tasks

Meal preparation

Transportation

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Job description

General Description Of Position

Provides instructional training to the clients. Assist clients in acquiring necessary household and communication skills for independent living. Collects performance data and monitors household training programs. Supervises and assists clients in completing day to day routine household chores and meal management in accordance with Long Term Care regulations.

Provides instructional training to the clients. Assist clients in acquiring necessary household and communication skills for independent living. Collects performance data and monitors household training programs. Supervises and assists clients in completing day to day routine household chores and meal management in accordance with Long Term Care regulations.

• THIS IS A 24 HOUR FACILITY SO A SET SCHEDULE IS NOT GUARANTEED*********

POSITION 1: SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 8:00AM-8:00PM

POSITION 2: 2:00PM-10:00PM, DAYS VARY

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manages and supervises resident's active treatment program in accordance with their individual program plans, and demonstrates the skills and techniques necessary to implement individual program plans.
• Is responsible for program data collection, documentation and training instruction.
• Is responsible for the completion of necessary ICF/IID forms and reports.
• Provides care and instruction for all clients in all areas of activities of daily living.
• Assists in household cleaning and maintenance of the facility.
• May be assigned cook duties and meal preparation and assists in dietetic services; including serving and conducting the meals by demonstrating socially appropriate behaviors at mealtime.
• If assigned cook duties, coordinates with House Manager the food purchases and develops menus based on client's choices with the input from the consultant Dietitian.
• Manages client behaviors in a professional manner and demonstrates necessary skills and techniques to intervene effectively.
• Is responsible for the supervision of all documentation such as menu changes and temperatures.
• Attends meetings and training sessions as directed.
• Transports clients to and from community.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Education And Experience

High school Diploma or GED.

Other job related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensure requirements, upon approval of the qualifications reviewed by Human Resources.

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.

Salary: $12.66 - $13.16 per hour