Supported Living Instructor - TP White

Pathfinder, Inc.; Haskell (AR); On-site; USD 19,286 - 19,975; Part time

Job summary

Pathfinder, Inc. is seeking a part-time Residential Support Worker to provide instructional training and daily living skills to residents. You will assist residents with routine tasks, monitor progress, and ensure a safe environment within the facility.

You will initiate learning skills programs, document progress, and support transportation needs as required. Background checks and drug screening are required for employment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise residents' active treatment program according to individual plans.
• Follow prescribed activities to meet objectives in the plan.
• Initiate learning skills programs (reading, money management, cooking, grooming).
• Complete progress notes and reports.
• Provide daily living training (home management, cooking, cleaning, socialization).
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for residents.
• Offer community inclusion activities for residents.
• Monitor and remind residents to take/refill medications.
• Intervene professionally to manage resident behaviors.
• Encourage positive work attitudes in residents who work.
• Attend meetings and training as directed.
• Communicate resident information at shift changes for continuity.
• Provide transportation to clients using personal vehicle when needed.

Skills

Reading

Money management

Cooking

Grooming

Dressing

Hygiene

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year relevant supervised work experience

2 years experience with individuals with developmental disabilities

CNA or Medical Assistant cert (special entry)

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.

Schedule

Friday, 2:00 PM‑10:00 PM; Saturday & Sunday, 6:00 AM‑10:00 PM

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 and 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: $14.00 – $14.50 per hour