Independent Living Instructor

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Pathway To Choices

Job Title: Independent Living Instructor-

Department: Independent Living Services

Reports to: Independent Living Service Coordinator

Prepared by: Human Resources

Prepared Date

Benefits: Pathway to Choices offer Medical and Dental Benefits to full time Employees, along with Paid time off and a match of 401K Retirement plan.

Openings for full time or part time Candidates. Applicant must have experience on working with people with different behaviors.

Summary Carries out direct services to individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes. Instructs individuals in the areas of social and communication skills, money management, meal planning, self‑care skills, household management skills, recreational skills, house and apartment hunting skills, advocacy, and self‑advocacy skills.

• Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Follows, exemplifies, and actively teaches the Agency philosophy and Mission.
• Follows all agency policies and procedures.
• Actively works with consumer towards meeting ISP goals as well as personal goals in their homes and the community.
• Actively advocates for clients’ rights, requests, concerns, etc…by communicating with supervisor and other stakeholders.
• Promotes and teaches to consumers self‑advocacy, personal, domestic, medical, financial, social/recreational, communication, and behavior management skills to encourage independence.
• Drives or assist consumer in arranging transportation with family members, friends, or public transportation such as county buses, First Transit, Paratransit and Taxi Cabs agencies, depending on client’s needs. For example, medical and dental appointments at doctors or hospital facilities, Child Protective Services, Adult Protective Services appointments, Court appointments, Social Security or Social Services Agencies, banks or check cashing places, etc….
• Reports to supervisor immediately in case of emergencies or life threatening situations:
• These emergencies might be but not limited to death in the family, suicide, self‑injurious behavior, injuries, immediate medical attention, and change in eating habits, mood swings, mental health, drastic, unexpected economic change, etc…
• Possess the ability to utilize all mobility correctly and safely, adaptive, and medical equipment/devices.
• Assists and provides consumers with intervention and continuous support during crisis situations using RESPECT principles and following any established behavior plan.
• Assists consumers in filling out different forms from city and county agencies such as Social Security, Social Services, Paratransit, First Transit, Bus and taxi strips, medical and dental questionnaires, court and appeals forms, housing and renters’ agreements, etc…
• Communicates professionally, accurately, and consistently with clients, coworkers, supervisors, case managers, medical and dental professionals, families, conservators, payees, and any other stakeholders.
• Completes all administrative required paperwork accurately and submits it to immediate supervisor by scheduled due dates, including but not limited to: time sheets, calendars, daily progress notes, medical and dental log, individual service plans (ISP’s), progress reports, rental agreements, etc….
• Attends and participates on consumers  as specified.
• Maintains a professional appearance, as dictated by company policy, at all times.
• Utilizes proper procedures for time‑off requests or missing work.
• Consistently arrives on time for all appointments and meetings.
• Reports any suspected incidents or suspected abuse of any type or denial of clients’ rights immediately.
• Report any work‑related injury or illness to Human Resources immediately.
• Reports any changes in residence or phone number to human resources to avoid delay of pay or any inconvenience.
• Maintains a positive work environment.
• Asks for help…