Job Description
The Day Hab Instructor is to ensure the best possible emotional, physical, and social well-being of our clients. Each of our programs is individualized to meet the needs and interests of the clients who reside at C.L.C. Some programs require more supervision of clients while other may require more assistance and training. Client choice is a very important aspect of living at CLC. Clients should be making choices, with assistance, as much as possible and in as many different areas of their lives as they can. CLC expects all its employees to respect all clients, families and co-workers. It is also expected that staff will maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding client matters and keeping a safe, comfortable and clean environment for clients. All staff is required to work at any site as needed. Staff can be re-assigned to another location within the agency or may be required to do split shifts between locations.
Essential Functions: - Clients requiring transportation must be picked up and brought to the Day Hab office.
- While at the office in the morning, assist with coffee preparation, facilitate conversations and monitor clients at all times.
- Provide “Active Treatment.” “Active treatment” is defined as the application of therapeutic strategies taught in PBS and clinical trainings under the guidelines of the Behavioral Mental Health Model. Utilize philosophy of the therapeutic model and apply this knowledge to daily work.
- Staff are responsible for providing the following medical services to clients. Again, there may be other responsibilities assigned by the RM, PA, RN, or other supervisor as needed:
- Administration of medication if necessary
- Observing and reporting physical conditions and behaviors daily.
- Recording physical and behavioral events and/or changes and reporting promptly to Health Services daily.
- Awareness of how to activate the emergency medical and administrative systems.
- Knowledge of OSHA standards and regulations.
- Administration of First Aid and CPR as required
- Attending to medical needs, including: monitoring blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and other physical symptoms such as sleep and bowel habits, applying first aid, and administering medication and monitoring of medication side effects daily.
- Monitor client’s personal hygiene and clothing (ensuring work/weather appropriate clothing is worn)
- ALL clients must be accompanied by Day Hab staff to and from vehicles.
- Daily inspections of vehicles: prior to leaving and immediately upon return at end of day.
- Maintain vehicle log book.
- Maintain a clean vehicle (1x weekly or as needed)
- Take vehicle in for scheduled services, and report any problems/concerns with vehicles as needed.
- Transport clients to and from work sites.
- While at work sites the Day Hab Instructor is expected to:
- Supervise all clients in the group
- Assist clients requiring additional help
- Provide instruction on proper work techniques
- Set a positive example by working alongside clients
- Provide positive reinforcement as needed
- Maintain daily job coach logbook, describing the day’s activities, location and clients present.
- Report any problems/concerns to Day Hab Director upon return to office.
- Clients requiring transportation must be dropped off at the end of workday.
- All Day Hab vehicles and keys must be returned at end of day.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with all staff members including Administration, Accounting, Residential, Health Services, Human Resources, Purchasing, Maintenance and Day Hab.
- Applicant will provide mentoring and teaching services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Provide a fun and educational atmosphere for individuals
- Train in and demonstrate competency of CPR, SCIP, Person-Centered Planning, Defensive Driving, Positive Behavioral Strategies.
- Ability to work independently
- Responsible for supervising a group of Day Habilitation participants as they engage in activities on and off site.
- Ensure the group’s weekly activity is adhered to, and that participants exhibit appropriate social behavior during participation in the program.
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Immediate start, Shift work, Day shift,