Supported Living Instructor - O'Brien

Pathfinder, Inc.; Jacksonville (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Pathfinder, Inc. seeks a compassionate instructional aide to provide training to residents and guide them in daily living and survival skills. You will collect data, monitor progress, and supervise residents as they complete day-to-day tasks in a supportive environment.

Two evening shifts (2:00PM-10:00PM) with days varying, offering meaningful work in a community-based program. Must pass background checks and drug screen; CNA or Medical Assistant qualifications may qualify for special entry.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• One year of relevant supervised work experience in public health, human services or a related community service agency; OR two years’ verifiable experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• CNA or Medical Assistant certification will qualify for a special entry rate.
• Must pass applicable 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.
• Initiates learning skills programs (reading, money management, cooking, grooming, dress, hygiene).
• Records progress notes and completes required forms and reports.

Skills

Supervision

Program implementation

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

CNA/Medical Assistant cert

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.

POSITIONS 1 & 2: 2:00PM-10:00PM, DAYS VARY

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: $12.66 - $13.16 per hour