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    Residential Instructor - Stratford, United States - Community Residences

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    Job Description

    Come join our team at CRI as a Residential Instructor

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Must be able to perform all job functions required.
    • Must be able to lift and transfer 70-75lbs.
    • Must be able to utilize approved protective hold techniques in order to keep you, clients, and co-workers safe
    • Create a positive learning environment, develop strategies to help clients cope effectively with stressful, social, emotional and physical situations in daily living, and facilitate independent performance and mastery in these areas.
    • Demonstrate sensitivity and skills with clients in dealing with reactions to past traumatic and emotional events and assist in the therapeutic process by providing compassion, understanding, limit setting and a stable living environment.
    • Implement Treatment Plan (DCF) or Individual Plan of Care (DDS) based on the Interdisciplinary Team's assessment of clients' individual needs; record data on all identified teaching strategies, behavior systems and plans, report clients' progress needs, and any barriers that impede the process; responsible to maintain and document an awareness of current Treatment Plan/ Individual Plan of Care for each client.
    • Monitor medical, physical and behavioral changes in clients on a daily basis; report any and all changes to Supervisor, Program Manager, Clinician, and/or RN. Clearly document any issues in clients' files and report to DCF/ DDS as required.
    • When qualified as Medical Certified, administer medication to clients at prescribed times in accordance with Medication Administration Policy; document
    • Administration of medication according to policy; report all errors of medication administration or documentation according to policy.
    • Follow written behavioral and dietary plans for each client and assist in the preparation of meals, as well as the purchasing of supplies.
    • Maintain the cleanliness of the home both inside and outside; assist with all laundry care; maintain the cleanliness of agency vehicle and report any maintenance needed for the vehicle or property in a timely manner.
    • Maintain CRI's client right to privacy and adhere to CRI's Confidentiality Policy.
    • Conduct oneself in a professional manner when interacting with supervisors, coworkers, consultants, clients and their families as well as members of the community.
    • Supervise family visitation as assigned by the Program Manager (or Clinician when applicable).
    • Participate in mandatory training including in-services, staff meetings, conferences and other required trainings as communicated.
    • Take clients to a variety of community-based outings and recreational activities with the use of any agency vehicle.
    • Perform other work-related duties as assigned by Supervisor, (Clinician when applicable), Program Manager or other management as required.

    JOB REQUIREMENTS

    • Must have a valid CT driver's license and a good driving record

    EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Associate's Degree preferred with at least one-year experience in the Human Services field.

    TRAINING: Requirements of the Residential Instructor position are:

    • Physical Management Training (PMT);
    • First Aid, CPR and Medication Certification. Must obtain CPR and FA within 45 days of hire. Medication Administration Certification must be obtained within 4 months of hire and all staff are required to renew these certifications as needed.
    • Must be able to attend all required training and in-servicing.

    OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

    • Possess good to excellent oral and written communication skills
    • Demonstrate thoroughness and effective follow through on daily work assignments
    • Display motivation and interest in improving the quality of life for the population served
    • Demonstrate and maintain an optimistic attitude, patience and compassion for and with the population served
    • Demonstrate appropriate boundaries with residents and coworkers maintaining a professional demeanor while in the workplace

    SCHEDULE

    • Varying schedules are available
    • Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
    • Pay: $ $17.00 per hour

    Thurs-Fri/Sun-Mon 2PM-10PM Sat 3PM-10PM
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