DSP -Lead Instructor - 40 hours/week

Essential Functions

• Aid the Manager in training staff on all individual programs and goals.
• Review all individual program data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Arrange coverage at the direction of the manager for planned staff absences or open positions.
• Assist as needed with on-call, ensuring that substitute and part-time staff are asked first to cover open shifts.
• Aid the Manager with the monthly staffing schedule; obtain final approval from the Manager before posting.
• Review and ensure accuracy of Kardex, doctor’s orders, and all required follow-up regarding individual medical concerns.
• Keep the Manager, Nurse, Day Services programs, and appropriate other parties apprised of any changes.
• Serve as a mentor/role model to all direct support professionals and reinforce best practices.
• Provide and receive effective, respectful, appropriate, and courteous verbal and written communications; to and from specific teams related to the care of participants, including daily observations and reports of any physical or behavioral changes while adhering to all documentation and record-keeping requirements.
• Provide essential physical and emotional care to participants, including assisting with personal care, hygiene, and treatments, such as administering medications, recording vital signs as needed, and placing supply and medication orders.
• Provide education to participants in personal hygiene, grooming, and behavioral conduct while acting as a role model to enhance participants' self-esteem.
• Coordinate and lead social and recreational activities as well as shopping for food and clothing, including the safe transportation of participants.
• Coordinate general housekeeping as well as collecting and changing laundry.
• Nutritional support: Monitor residents at mealtime according to food consistency guidelines for each individual.

Essential Functions Continued

• Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures and respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Responsibly manage and record the use of household petty cash, food, and house money, and each individual’s money according to the policies established by the CCARC, Inc. Board of Directors.
• Collaborate to resolve conflicts, obstacles, and challenges, seeking guidance from the manager and team members, as needed.
• Adhere to universal precautions, OSHA standards, and infection control policies and procedures at all times, as well as department, home, and shift procedures.
• Maintain good daily attendance (days of absence, illness, tardiness).
• Attend and participate in mandatory in-services, staff meetings, and conferences as required.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED, along with three years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• A valid CT driver's license and insurability with the agency carrier. Individual Home Support employees must have a vehicle for use and maintain adequate insurance.
• Completion of the Agency’s Employee Training Certification and training, including but not limited to: CPR, First Aid, PMT (Psychological/Physical Management Training), and DDS Medication Administration.
• Experience with Microsoft products, use of email, and Therap.