Residential Instructor (DSP, DCW, RI)

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Monitor consumer behavior and implement consumer behavior management programs or other programs as applicable. Document everything on appropriate forms.
• Document all shift activities and incidents in the log and on consumers in Therap.
• Provide programmatic and statistical reports as required.
• Maintain safety, appearance and cleanliness of home. Conduct sanitation and safety inspections of all internal and external areas of equipment / house. Make minor repairs and / or alerts supervisor to potential major problems.
• Maintain a professional attitude with co-workers, management, outside agencies, etc.
• Responsible to know consumers location at all times and has knowledge of and implements all Agency policies and procedures governing Agency operations including : Medication administration policies, key control, following consumer's IP's, evacuation and emergency procedures, etc, compliance with licensing regulations, and DDS contracts.
• Alert appropriate personnel immediately regarding problems or unusual occurrences. Complete incident reports pertaining to consumers and / or workers compensation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Alert appropriate personnel immediately regarding problems or unusual occurrences. Complete incident reports pertaining to consumers and / or workers compensation in a timely and accurate manner.
• To implement and adhere to all policies, procedures, and / or legal and program commitments to consumers as required by the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services, ASI and other state agencies and federal agencies.
• To fulfill delegated responsibilities and report at staff meetings on such duties as required.
• Act as an advocate and appropriate role model for consumers, and to treat individuals with respect and dignity.
• Assist or complete any necessary hygiene needed for consumers.
• Document on appropriate forms all activity pertaining to the welfare of the home or consumer. This is to include but not limited to the following areas :

Consumer / Visitor movement to or from home.

GENERAL FUNCTION :

The Residential Instructor is responsible for the daily aspects of consumer supervision and program operations. Ensures all consumer progress is followed accurately and in a timely manner. Implements all Agency policies and procedures pertaining to the safety and welfare of the consumers and Agency property. Provides a fun, safe and healthy environment for the individuals.

QUALIFICATIONS :

ACCOUNTABILITY :

The Residential Instructor is directly accountable to the Residential Manager or said other person as may be substituted for the Residential Manager.

(Please note the intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this position. Residential Instructors may be required to perform other job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.)

Shifts as Follows : Friday 2 pm - 12 am Saturday 11 am - 9 pm Sunday 2 pm - 12 am Monday OFF Tuesday OFF Wednesday OFF Thursday OFF