Supported Living Instructor

Pathfinder, Inc.; Cave Springs (AR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathfinder, Inc. in Cave Springs, AR seeks a dedicated staff member to provide instructional training to residents and assist with daily living and survival skills for independent living.

The role involves collecting data, monitoring training programs, and supervising residents in completing day-to-day routines and activities. Background checks and drug screening are required, with safety and quality of care as priorities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of supervised work experience in public health or human services.
• 2 years' experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• CNA or Medical Assistant certification may qualify for special entry rate.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise residents' active treatment program per individual plans.
• Follow activities to meet objectives and provide services from the plan.
• Initiate learning skills programs (reading, money management, cooking, grooming).
• Complete forms and reports, including progress notes.
• Provide care for daily living skills and home management, cooking, cleaning, and socialization.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for residents.
• Offer community inclusion activities for residents.
• Monitor and remind residents to take medications as needed.
• Document resident behavior and needs for shift continuity.
• Provide transportation to clients for Pathfinder business.

Skills

Instructional training

Data collection

Observation & supervision

Program implementation

Education

High School diploma or GED

1 year relevant supervised experience

2 years relevant experience with developmental disabilities

CNA or Medical Assistant certification

Job description

General Description Of Position

Provides instructional training to the Pathfinder, Inc. residents. Assists residents in acquiring necessary daily living skills and survival skills for independent living. Collects data and monitors training programs. Supervises and assists residents in completing day-to-day routine tasks.

Provides instructional training to the Pathfinder, Inc. residents. Assists residents in acquiring necessary daily living skills and survival skills for independent living. Collects data and monitors training programs. Supervises and assists residents in completing day-to-day routine tasks.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, 7:00AM-7:00PM

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manages and supervises residents' active treatment program in accordance with their individual program plans, and demonstrates the skills and techniques necessary to implement individual program plans.
• Follows prescribed activities to meet individual objectives. Provides services which have been developed in an individual program plan.
• Initiates learning skills programs, i.e., reading, money management, cooking, grooming, dress, hygiene.
• Is responsible for the completion of appropriate forms and reports including recording progress notes.
• Provides care and instruction for all residents in the facility in all areas of daily living including home management skills, cooking, cleaning and socialization skills, utilizing behavioral management techniques.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for the residents.
• Provides a variety of choices in community inclusion activities for residents of the facility.
• Monitors/reminds residents when it is necessary to take and refill medications.
• Manages residents in appropriate behaviors in a professional manner and demonstrates the necessary skills and techniques to intervene effectively.
• Encourages healthy work attitudes and behaviors in residents who work.
• Attends meetings and training sessions as directed.
• Communicates verbal and written information regarding resident behavior, needs, medication, and other issues to incoming staff at shift change for program continuity.
• Provides transportation (in personal vehicle) to clients based on their needs and/or for Pathfinder business.
• Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.

Education And Experience

High School diploma or GED;

One (1) Year of relevant, supervised work experience with public health, human services or other community service agency; OR

Two (2) years' verifiable successful experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

CNA Certification or Medical Assistant certification will qualify for a special entry rate.

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: $17.00 - $17.50 per hour