Residential Instructor

All Star; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity

Job summary

STAR, Inc. in Norwalk, CT seeks compassionate Residential Instructors to support adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in our residential programs.

You will help residents build independence through daily living activities and community participation. Responsibilities include assisting with medication administration, meal prep, personal care, and transportation, plus implementing individualized plans and documenting health and safety concerns.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Compassionate and respectful approach to supporting others.
• Ability to recognize and encourage the potential in every individual.
• Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities such as medication administration, meal preparation, personal care, transportation to medical appointments and day programs, and participation in community activities.
• Help implement individualized behavioral and support plans; teach, encourage and mentor individuals to develop new skills and reach goals.
• Learn each resident's interests, preferences, and abilities to provide meaningful support and accompany them on community outings and activities.
• Recognize and report health and safety concerns and maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation.
• Contribute to making a genuine difference every day through small moments of support and larger milestones.

Skills

High school diploma

Valid driver's license

Compassionate and respectful

Recognize potential

Positive attitude and teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

$18.50 per hour Are you compassionate, dependable, and interested in making a meaningful difference in the lives of others? STAR is seeking caring individuals to support adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in our residential programs. If you enjoy helping others build independence and reach their personal goals, we invite you to apply!

$18.50 per hour Are you compassionate, dependable, and interested in making a meaningful difference in the lives of others? STAR is seeking caring individuals to support adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in our residential programs. If you enjoy helping others build independence and reach their personal goals, we invite you to apply!

About STAR, Inc.

STAR, Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in Norwalk, CT, with more than 70 years of experience providing support to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities and their families. Our services are centered around helping the people we support live fulfilling, meaningful lives while promoting inclusion, independence, and freedom of choice.

What You'll Do as a Residential Instructor

As a Residential Instructor, you will play an important role in helping the individuals we support live as independently and actively as possible. Your responsibilities may include assisting with daily living activities such as medication administration, meal preparation, personal care, transportation to medical appointments and day programs, and participation in community activities.

You will also help implement individualized behavioral and support plans. Through teaching, encouragement, and positive mentoring, you will help individuals develop new skills and work toward their personal goals.

Every person is different, and you will learn about their interests, preferences, and abilities so you can provide meaningful support. You may accompany individuals on community outings, recreational activities, and other experiences that promote greater participation and independence.

Residential Instructors are also responsible for recognizing and reporting health and safety concerns and maintaining complete, accurate, and timely documentation.

Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to make a genuine difference every day - both through the small moments of support and the larger milestones you help individuals achieve.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Compassionate and respectful approach to supporting others
• Ability to recognize and encourage the potential in every individual
• Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills

Schedule

Our Residential Group Homes Operate 24 Hours a Day, Providing a Variety Of Scheduling Options. Positions Are Available For Full-time And Part-time Employees, With Shifts That May Include

• Mornings
• Afternoons
• Evenings
• Overnight shifts
• Weekends

STAR, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer