Instructor 1

Aspire Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Services Job Description

A. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Position Title : Instructor I- SSS011                                             Status : Non-Exempt

Position Number :

Date :   1.8.25    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

B. QUALIFICATIONS :

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.

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Position Title : Instructor I- SSS011

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C. EQUIPMENT THAT REQUIRES SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE :

Include emergency equipment, treatment equipment and high risk equipment)

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

D. BL00DBORNE PATHOGEN CATEGORY (check one)

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).

E. MANDATORY TRAINING CATEGORY (Check One)

Administrative

X_Direct Care

Medical

F. PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT

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.

G.  ASSIGNED DUTIES

Employees are expected to perform their work in a competent and efficient manner.

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Position Title : Instructor I- SSS011

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Duties Include but not limited to :

• Safety

Assigned areas, walkways, and fire exits are neat, clean, and free of debris throughout the day.

Maintain a maximum of a 1 : 10 ratio between staff and people supported

Tracking will be completed daily by end of shift

Instructor to individual relationship

Toileting / Changing

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Position Title : Instructor I- SSS011

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H.         Work Schedule : Monday – Friday; 8 : 00 AM – 4 : 00 PM; may be changed based on need of agency.                           This position is hourly and deemed    non-exempt status.

Salary : $28,371