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Day Hab Instructor
Summary
Title:Day Hab Instructor
ID:HGR- ES Instructor
Department:Client Services
Description

The Handicapped Development Center is currently looking for individuals who:

  • Are caring and passionate about their work

  • Will advocate on behalf of the individuals we serve

  • Who want to work in a health care/social service field

Some benefits we offer:

  • Relaxed atmosphere

  • Health, vision and dental for full-time employees

  • Paid time off

  • Casual dress

  • Hands on training

If these are things that interest you please look at our Day Hab Instructor position:

Check out our Job Preview Video to gain a real perspective of what joining our mission looks like: https://youtu.be/0OzpGy-LOBQ

Full-time 1st shift, Monday-Friday position to plan and implement activities and provide training in classroom and production settings for individuals with disabilities. Will be required to have the ability to lift 50lbs. Previous experience with ID/DD preferred. Must have valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation. HS diploma or GED required.



Status: Non-Exempt

Title: Employment Services Instructor

Responsible to: Employment Services Casemanager or Employment Services Program Director, as assigned

 

Objective: To teach individuals with disabilities appropriate skills, attitudes, and behaviors necessary for them to better integrate into their community and to maintain their life skills.

 

Duties:

 

  • Treat participants/residents with dignity and respect.

  • Notify Employment Services Casemanager or Employment Services Program Director of: program needs (supplies, etc.); special participant needs (medical, instructional, etc.); outside contacts (with parents, residences, etc.).

  • Preparation of all participant program materials, group schedules, recreation activities/schedules, etc..

  • Purchase of supplies with supervisory approval.

  • Maintain records of each participant’s goals and progress.

  • Develop and implement functional, age-appropriate activities for group and individualized training.

  • Complete and maintain the necessary training as required by funding and auditing entities.

  • Submit all correspondence and plans for supervisory approval.

  • Adhere to safety procedures/practices.

  • Assist participants with personal care.

  • Assist participants with eating.

  • Drive agency and/or personal vehicle for community integration activities.

  • Follows HIPAA and confidentiality policies.

    Other duties as assigned

     

    Qualifications:

     

    Knowledge and Abilities:

    Ability to work as part of a team

    Ability to motivate, instruct, and evaluate participants

    Ability to communicate effectively

    Knowledge of and interest in activities planning and scheduling

    Flexibility in dealing with people with varied and changing needs

    Ability to use basic computer programs (Microsoft office suite) to complete electronic documentation and perform basic functions related to computer use. (i.e. keyboarding, email, data entry)

Ability to use computer to navigate and enter information into web-based software

Desire/ability to seek ways in which persons with disabilities can be independent or semi-independent in task performance

Ability to lift from floor/carry/transfer individuals and adaptive equipment in excess of 50 pounds

Ability to understand and follow the policies and procedures of HDC

Ability to implement methods of behavioral intervention as needed

Willingness to seek out additional duties

 

Training and Experience:

 

High School diploma or equivalent GED, two years related work experience, degree preferred, but proven competence in related job experience, writing skills and adaptability would qualify

 

  • Denotes essential functions of the position.

    The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so employed.

    Revised: 7/19

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