D152 - DD Day - CAI Instructor I

Responsibilities

• Instructs and advises clients/residents on daily living skills in one-on-one setting.
• Observes and monitors client behavior.
• Counsels and advises clients on behavioral problems, daily decision-making, and the resolution of minor problems.
• Aids in the development of an individual service/treatment plan for each assigned consumer/student.
• Participates in case reviews, consulting with the team to evaluate the client's needs and plan for continuing services.
• Prepares and maintains records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
• Provides transportation for clients/residents to appointments and activities.
• Arranges for needed medical care and provides needed services to assure that medical care is obtained during day services hours.
• Occasionally covers Day centers.
• Occasionally assists in presentation of educational group lectures related to appropriate topics.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• One year of Development Disabilities experience.
• Provide 2 professional references.
• Valid driver’s license.

Technical Competencies

• Ability to observe and monitor participants’ behavior.
• Ability to assist and supervise participants with daily living activities.
• Knowledge of agency confidentiality policies.
• Knowledge of individualized plans.
• Ability to develop individualized plans.
• Knowledge of the documentation process.
• Ability to build relationships with community providers.
• Knowledge of pertinent state, federal and local laws, rules and regulations.
• Ability to serve as a liaison between all interested parties.
• Ability to serve as a member of the treatment team to develop participants’ goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of program area.
• Ability to prepare area specific reports.
• Knowledge of available resources.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of various recreational activities.
• Ability to plan recreational activities for participants.
• Ability to participate in supportive guidance, consumer staffing and service training.
• Knowledge of agency safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate state vehicles following all safety laws and procedures.
• Ability to identify and report facility repairs and equipment problems.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to complete participant orientation sessions.
• Ability to identify disruptive behavior.
• Ability to train participants in personal hygiene and other daily living activities.
• Ability to recognize contributions and celebrate accomplishments.
• Ability to conduct individual and group training sessions for participants.
• Knowledge of agency accepted disciplinary techniques.
• Knowledge of agency accepted group/interview techniques.

Benefits

• Flexible spending accounts.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• 11 Paid holidays.
• Voluntary Life Insurance.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm.