Life Skills Program Instructor
Life Skills Program Instructor
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USD 16 - 16
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Job Description
We are looking for people that have a passion for helping others and making a difference in someones life. Be a part of a wonderful team in a beautiful newly renovated building.
We are located in Port Charlotte Florida about a mile from North Port.
The hours are MondayFriday 8:00 a.m.4:00 p.m. No nights! No weekends!
$16.00 Hr.
Community Resource Network of Florida is a premier provider services to Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities throughout the state of Florida. We are committed to a personcentered approach in all of our services. We work with the Individuals we serve to increase their independence and help them live their best lives.
ROLE OF THE LIFE SKILLS PREVOCATIONAL INSTRUCTOR/COORDINATOR
The Life Skills Instructor is responsible for assisting Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) achieve their highest level of independence. The Life Skills l Instructor focuses on providing support to individuals seeking employment using a personcentered approach. It is the expectation that the Life Skills Instructor provides support and guidance in accordance with the scope of services to ensure the best outcomes towards outlined goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Service Delivery
- Monitor the health and safety of all individuals.
- Assist Individuals with creating and documenting specific employment related Implementation Plan Goals.
- Monitor Individuals progress toward IP goals.
- Develop learning and workrelated experiences where the individual can develop general nonjobtask specific skills that lead to competitive employment.
- Present meaningful activities to aid the Individual toward their goal of employment.
- Coordinate schedule speakers and other community leaders to enhance workrelated skills and provide real life work scenarios.
- Plan and implement activities that align with each Individuals program goals enrichment and physical activity utilizing curriculum and materials provided by the program.
- Present and monitor daily classes to ensure are inclusive engaging and interactive.
- Ensure familiarity with Individuals behavior plans.
- Coordinate community outings.
- For Individuals with a behavior plan ensure understanding of protocols communicate protocols to appropriate instructors.
- Document behavior plan information as required.
- Establish and maintain a supportive and professional relationship with individuals their families and circle of support.
- Provide individualspecific service in compliance with service descriptions as defined in service directory/specific attachments and core assurances.
- Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth personal interest and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the program.
- Recognize and note physical and/or emotional changes in an individuals condition and seek appropriate intervention. Report all changes to program manager or director within 1 business day.
- Assist individuals with meals personal hygiene transitioning or other tasks when needed.
- Assist with daily arrival/ dismissal duties and tasks.
- Contact the program director to report any difficulties accidents incidents or concerns immediately.
- Complete all assigned documentation requirements. Including notes and progress summaries towards support plan/ implementation plan goals
- Enter complete notes daily into CRN selected system.
- Prepare General Event Reports using CRN documentation system and submit to required parties based on APD guidelines.
- Other Duties
- Aid and assist individuals onboarding and offloading from transportation.
- Communicate building maintenance issues and assist in coordination of resolution.
- Serve as a positive role model for adults in the program through appropriate dress speech attitude and courtesy.
- Ensure department or classroom area is cleaned and sanitized per CRN safety statement and standards.
- Comply with company policies and procedures.
- Other projects and duties as assigned.
- QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or equivalent
- One year of experience in a medical psychiatric nursing or child/adult care setting or direct care with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
- One year in an instructional role teaching demonstrating etc. preferably working with Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Must pass Level II Background screening.
- Must pass drug screening.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
