Day Hab Instructor

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.
• 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.