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Skills Instructor
The Skills Instructor is responsible for assigned individuals and for the implementation of those individuals' Day Habilitation Service Plan
Overview
The Skills Instructor has responsibility for assigned individuals and for the implementation of those individuals’ Day Habilitation Service Plans. The Skills Instructor will provide the following to assigned individuals: developmental skills training, implementing therapeutic service plan (DHSP) for all assigned individuals and complete documentation which supports such plan.
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Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist individuals to identify and develop goals and plans to address any concerns, wants or needs.
- Provide ongoing support, through personal care, guidance and role modeling for individuals.
- Collaborates with the Case Manager to provide developmental skills training including training in self-care, self-preservation, receptive and expressive communication, self direction, activities of daily living, hygiene, grooming and first aid.
- Collaborates with case manager to create and implement a comprehensive written therapeutic service plan (DHSP) for all assigned individuals.
- Complete all documentation which supports DHSP plan.
- Initiate a proactive approach towards focusing on individual advocacy, empowerment, and community integration.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED and one year of experience in a training program for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Strongly prefer that a candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
- Demonstrate strong oral and written skills (English proficiency) with individuals, families, funding sources, consultants, the community at large, program and administrative team.
- Demonstrate an ability to work as a team and perform job duties with minimal supervisory intervention.
- Must hold a valid drivers’ license. Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport individuals.
Advocates is an EOE/D/F/M/V.
For more information, and to apply please visit: https://careers-advocatesinc.i...
