Instructor 1 (1:1 For Enhanced Support

Aspire Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Services Job Description ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Position Title:

Instructor I- SSS
011

Status:
Non-Exempt

Position Number:

Date: 01.09.2020 Revision Review

Employee:

Work Unit: I/DD Day Services

County:

Immediate Supervisor's

Title:

SST III Day Services Care Plan Coordinator

List positions supervised through immediate contact:
None

• Entry qualifications include High school diploma or GED equivalent with one year experience providing social or direct care services to groups of special needs individuals in a human service setting OR Associate degree in a related field OR One year experience at the lower level or position equivalent. Possess basic reading, writing, and math skills; able to lift 50 pounds; able to complete Crisis Intervention training;
  
  able to use a computer; able to maintain a valid driver's license and able maintain valid auto insurance.
• Ability to observe and monitor individuals' behavior.
• Ability to assist and supervise individuals with daily living activities.
• Knowledge of agency confidentiality policies.
• Knowledge of individualized plans.
• Ability to develop individualized plans.
• Knowledge of the documentation process.
• Ability to build relationships with community employers.
• Knowledge of pertinent state, federal, local laws, and rules and regulations.
• Ability to serve as a liaison between all interested parties.
• Ability to serve as a member of the treatment team to develop individuals' goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of program area.
• Ability to prepare area specific reports.
• Knowledge of available resources.
• Ability to provide training and/or orientation services to individuals.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to investigate any concerns or complaints and develop a resolution.
• Ability to complete evaluations to determine functional level of individuals.
• Knowledge of various recreational activities.
• Ability to plan recreational activities for individuals.
• Ability to participate in supportive guidance, staff supervision sessions, program planning meetings, consumer staffing, and service training.
• Knowledge of agency safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate state vehicles following all safety laws and procedures.
• Ability to complete all daily housekeeping chores.
• Ability to identify and report facility repairs and equipment problems.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to complete individual orientation sessions.
• Ability to identify disruptive behavior.
• Ability to train individuals in personal hygiene and other daily living activities.
• Ability to recognize contributions and celebrate accomplishments.
• Ability to conduct individual and group training sessions for individuals.
• Knowledge of agency accepted disciplinary techniques.
• Knowledge of agency accepted group/interview techniques.
• Ability to develop teaching aids.
• Knowledge of case management.

• Fire extinguisher
• first aid kit
• vans with or without a lift
• adaptive equipment such as a wheelchair or Hoyer lift
• computer

• _ X__Employee routinely performs tasks that involve exposure to blood or other potentially infectious material as part of their assigned duties (Category I).
• ____Employee performs assigned tasks which does not involve exposure to blood or other potentially infectious matter, BUT employment may require performing unplanned category I tasks (Category II).
• ___ Employee performs assigned tasks which involve no exposure to blood or other potentially infectious material AND performance of category I tasks are not a condition of employment (Category Ill).

• Administrative
• Direct Care
• Medical

The Albany Area Community Service Board goal is to continually improve the delivery of service by improvement of consumer outcomes and satisfaction. All employees have a role in performance improvement and are expected to interact collaboratively with co-workers, and other contacts to provide consistent, high-quality, consumer focused services.

• Safety
  • Assigned areas, walkways, and fire exits are neat, clean, and free of debris…