DTAC Instructor

DEPARTMENT

Project Independence Day Training Activity Center (DTAC)

Lancaster

Non-exempt

Manager, DTAC Services

Responsible for implementation of training curriculum within both center-based and community-based setting and in a manner that enables each consumer to achieve his/her optimum level of functional independence.

• Follow and implement program curriculum prescribed for specific training modalities in accordance with established DHE policy, procedures and guidelines, and department schedule.
• Conduct classroom training, assign tasks and facilitate activities both on site and off site according to established curriculum and weekly schedule.
• Advise supervisor of any training, tasks or activities that may require modification or could be added to the curriculum as appropriate.
• Directly deliver individual and group learning experiences to assist each consumer served in obtaining his/her Individual Program Plan objectives for which DHE is responsible, as well as Individual Service Plan objectives as established by the DHE .
• Implement consumers IPP and ISP goals as directed, providing support, training and guidance as outlined therein.
• Ensure that all training, tasks and activities are delivered/conducted in a manner that is readily understood by consumers and is in keeping with the program’s mission and is in keeping with their individualized goals and objectives.
• Make objective observations as to consumers’ abilities, behaviors and attitudes as required and complete related paperwork in keeping with established policy.
• Regularly evaluate consumers’ performance and progress as required and complete related paperwork in keeping with established policy.
• Provide input in interdisciplinary team decisions regarding consumer plan.
• Maintain data regarding consumer progress and participate in consumer assessment, planning and evaluation processes.
• Complete and submit all case notations, accident/incident reports, etc. in accordance with established policy.
• Complete and submit all monthly progress reports, semi-annual progress updates, productivity rating updates, etc. in accordance with established policy.
• Ensure compliance with consumer rules, regulations and guidelines as identified in the Consumer Handbook and advise Counselor/Program Manager of any discrepancies.
• Supervise and maintain accountability of consumers at all times in a manner that ensures their safety and well-being both within the center and within the community.
• Follow all safety rules, use good judgment regarding safe work behavior, cooperate with safety efforts and report all potential safety hazards immediately.
• Effectively interact with other departments as required in order to maintain a cooperative working environment and to better ensure consumer success.
• Advise direct supervisor of any and all communications and/or happenings that are significant and/or unusual.
• Serve as positive role model for staff and consumers through adherence to regulations set forth in the Desert Haven Personnel Handbook.
• Comply with DHE’s Code of Ethics and other agency policies and procedures relative to business practices, interpersonal relationships and personal conduct and advise direct supervisor or H/R department of any discrepancies or infractions noted.
• Attend meetings, in-services, etc. as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Computer, telephone, calculator, copy machine, fax machine, etc.;
Residential-type household appliances, i.e. cooking stove, clothes washer and dryer, dishwasher, etc.;
Exercise equipment, i.e. treadmill, exercise bicycle, etc.;
Audio-visual equipment, i.e. television and DVD player. DH vehicle may be used to transport consumers to community-based locations.

37.5 hrs./wk;
Monday – Friday; 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; with a ½ hour unpaid meal period and two 10-minute breaks. (Schedule to be determined by program management based upon program needs.)

• Minimum General
  
  Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent; degree…