Supported Living Instructor - 210 Group Home Jonesboro

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

Job summary

Pathfinder, Inc. in Jonesboro, AR is seeking an instructional trainer to work with residents, helping them acquire daily living and survival skills for independent living while collecting data to monitor progress.

The role involves supervising and assisting residents with day-to-day routine tasks, home management, cooking, cleaning and socialization, and coordinating transportation as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED on file.
• 1 year of relevant supervised work experience.
• 2 years of verifiable experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• CNA or Medical Assistant certification may qualify for special entry.
• Must pass background checks and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Manages and supervises residents' active treatment program in accordance with their individual program plans.
• Follows prescribed activities to meet individual objectives and provides services per the program plan.
• Initiates learning skills programs (reading, money management, cooking, grooming, dress, hygiene).
• Completes forms and reports including progress notes.
• Provides care and instruction in daily living skills and home management.
• Maintains a safe environment and supports community inclusion activities.
• Monitors medications and assists with transportation as needed.
• Interacts professionally with residents and staff to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Reading

Money management

Cooking

Grooming

Dressing

Hygiene

Education

High School diploma or GED

1 year supervised work experience in public health/human services

2 years experience with individuals 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.

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.
MONDAY-THURSDAY, 4:00PM-12:00AM
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 recordin

)g 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: $12.66 - $13.16 per hour