SUMMARY
Day Service Program Instructor provides day support service which is necessary to support persons with developmental or intellectual disabilities to participate in a Day Program. The Program Instructor drives agency van or lightweight truck to transport clients, trainees, or company personnel. This job requires 80% training, 10% transportation, and 10% ADL.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for direct daily care needs of individual, ADL and recreational activities, and assistance in aiding individual learning and developing
- Supports in planning and executing daily activities of individuals with other staff, Lead Program Instructor, and Program Manager
- Implements individual’s ISP and Behavior support plans as written and documents progress as directed
- Encourages greater expression of choice to those we support by listening to individual’s preferences and desires
- Supports individuals by following their health regimen, keeping accurate documentation of medication, supervising self-administration of medication and observing and reporting their health changes
• Accompanies and transports individuals to participate in recreation and community outings • Drives vehicle from individual or central loading area to social services or rehabilitation center, training location, job sites, or other destination according to assigned schedule
- Maintain a safe driving record and complies with all local traffic regulations
- Keeps accurate daily documentation of activities, medication, ISP tracking, as well as other documentation required
- Communicates professionally and treats with respect the people we support, families, service coordinators, and InCommunity employees
• Demonstrates and performs as an effective adult model for the people we serve • Participate in at least 16 hours of online Relias training annually to remain knowledgeable on updated skills and techniques in the industry
• Maintains supervision of the individuals we support, unless it is stated in the Plan of Care • Consult with all staff on progress and problems
• On duty for the hours assigned and implement planned schedule • Other duties may be assigned