Instructor 1

About the role

A position as an Instructor I- SSS011 within the Developmental Disability Services- T&L department at Aspire Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent with one year experience providing social or direct care services to groups of special needs individuals in a human service setting
• Associate degree in a related field
• One year experience at the lower level or position equivalent
• Possess basic reading, writing, and math skills
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Able to complete Crisis Intervention training
• Able to use a computer
• Able to maintain a valid driver's license and able to maintain valid auto insurance

Responsibilities

• Safety
• Assigned areas, walkways, and fire exits are neat, clean, and free of debris throughout the day
• Cleaning protocol completed daily
• Cleaning products stored in designated locked cabinet
• All possible infections are reported to supervisor
• Provide CPR, First Aid, CPI, or AAA as the situation presents
• Absentee support people supported in services to and from the bus
• Supervision of Individuals Supported through I/DD Services
• Maintain a maximum of a 1:10 ratio between staff and people supported
• Line of sight (if applicable)
• Enhanced Supervision (if applicable)
• Report behavioral concerns to supervisor
• Develop training activities relevant to the ISP
• Documentation
• Tracking will be completed daily by end of shift
• Documentation will include goal progress (or lack of) and supporting activities
• Write a sufficiently detailed note person centered note to include things such as choices, participant response, staff involvement, what did you learn, what will you try differently, etc.
• Error corrections will be completed as follows: One line drawn through the error, initials, and date
• Supplemental documentation will be completed as required - (Seizure log, Elimination chart, Behavior log, Repositioning log, etc.)
• Tracking reflects the correct frequency as outlined in the ISP
• Tracking reflects the correct intent of all goals as outlined in the ISP
• Engagement with People Supported through Routine Day Services
• Instructor to individual relationship
• Interaction between individuals and other staff
• Communication- either visually or verbally
• Observations of socialization
• Provide personal supports as needed
• Toileting/Changing
• Bathing
• Grooming
• Laundry
• Other duties as assigned

Equipment that requires safe and effective use

• Fire extinguisher
• First aid kit
• Vans with or without a lift
• Adaptive equipment such as a wheelchair or Hoyer lift
• Computer

Mandatory Training Category

• Direct Care

Performance Improvement

The Albany Area Community Service Board goal is to continually improve the delivery of service by improvement of consumer outcomes and satisfaction. All employees have a role in performance improvement and are expected to interact collaboratively with co-workers, and other contacts to provide consistent, high-quality, consumer focused services.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; may be changed based on need of agency. This position is hourly and deemed non-exempt status.