Skills Instructor

SUMMARY

To provide specialized services and supports to program participants to help acquire skills and promote independence. Complies with all principles of Human Rights, D.P.P.C., Department of Developmental Services, the Division of Medical Assistance and all other applicable funding regulations as adhered to by Lifeworks.

Other duties may be assigned.

• To empower people with developmental disabilities and their families to speak out for themselves and others, initiate ideas, have choices and make decisions about needed services.
• To provide support services to families in a way that recognizes and respects their ethnic and cultural diversity.
• Protects and enhances the rights of participants. Promotes the perception of individuals as capable, valued and accepted members of the community through the promotion of physical and social integration.
• To attend training as prescribed by Director (varies according to experience and background).
• To report suspicions of neglect or abuse to program management staff and Department of Children and Families or Disabled Persons Protection Commission.
• Be knowledgeable about what to do in an emergency and to file incident reports when needed.

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High School Diploma or GED. Direct experience working with individuals diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Specific Competencies required to meet the support needs of the participant as delineated in the Support Plan or Behavioral Intervention Plan.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to staff, Individuals, and other employees of the organization.

Ability to add and subtract two‑digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one‑ or two‑step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Must obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certifications. If working with children and/or infants, will need to be certified in child and infant CPR and First Aid. Valid and current driver’s license from the state of residency.

Requires a legally insured and inspected automobile for use to be presented at work and available for use during working hours. If the program has an agency vehicle, staff are expected to drive it as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with…