Education ​/ Teaching Instructor

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB

TITLE:

INSTRUCTOR I

EMPLOYEE STATUS:
AtWill, Non-Exempt,Full-Time

AGENCY:
Central Valley Training Center

SUPERVISES: N/A

REPORTSTO:
Program Manager

WORKTYPE:
In-Person

STARTINGSALARY: $23.68/hour

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, 401k, Vacation, Sick, Holidays, and Personal Holidays

(This job description is not an implied contract for employment.It is a management tool for assigning work.)

The Instructor Iisresponsible  for providing quality instruction and supervision foradults with intellectual disabilities,challengingbehaviorsand/or dual diagnosis.

An Instructor Imay be assigned as a job coach, team assignment, or patch funding.

The position of Instructor

Iisresponsible for implementing the Company’s positive behavioral program,complying withthe Agency’s policies and procedures, anddemonstratingappropriate compliance to Employee Rules of Conduct.

• Provide direct individual and groupinstructionto assignedparticipantsin accordance with participant’sabilities, goals, agency traininglevelsand agency goals.
• Provideconstantappropriate supervisionofparticipants, implement age appropriate training activities, and apply agency training methods to ensure structure toworkingenvironment.
• Maintain an environment that promotes non-aversive behavior programming, using positive interactions with participants on a daily basis, responding to crisis using good judgment,andinitiatingapproved crisis techniques.
• Collect pertinent data in anerror free manner.
• Thoroughly and accurately complete program paperwork.
• Utilize individualized assessments.
• Initiate communication and work habits thatfacilitateteamwork with co-workers.
• Demonstrate positive and professional communication with other agencies and businesses.
• Maintaina clean,organized and safe environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Communicate pertinent information for the purpose of developing individualized assessments,objectives and plans thatare in agreement with program andparticipantidentifiedgoals.
• Provide input on individualparticipantprograms.
• Initiatetimelycommunication with others, both co-workers and external professionals,regardingparticipantservices and pertinent program issues.
• Supervise and thoroughly documentappropriateparticipantoutings and activities.
• Assess andensurethe physical needs of theparticipantare met; communicate potential health problems to any supervisor in a timely manner; and initiate approved First-Aid techniques during medical crisis.

DESIRED

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Clear andtimelycommunication with others.
• Follow written and verbal directions.
• Present information effectively,accurately and thoroughly in a style others can understand and act upon.
• Listento others’ information, ask questions that clarify the intended message, and respondto questions from manager,participants, and outside organizations.

• Written work is thorough and accurate.
• Written materials are provided ina timelyandwell-written manner.

• Calculation of figures and amounts including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
• Ability to apply basic math concepts.

• Ability to solve practical problems and use available resources.
• Work independently with minimum supervision.
• Interpret and follow a variety of instructions provided verbally, written in diagram or schedule form.
• Maintaingoodjudgmentand composure during challenging situations.
• Establish andmaintaineffective working relationships with participants, staff, community servicerepresentativesand the general public.

• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Non Violent Crisis Intervention Training.
• Social Effectiveness Training.
• Positive Behavior Support Training.