What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Instructor position at Aspire of Illinois?
**Program Instructor Role at Aspire's Day Programs**
We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team as Program Instructors, supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
As a Program Instructor, you will:
- Design engaging curricula to promote skill development for individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
- Create customized curricula based on individual strengths and needs
- Provide coaching and guidance to direct support team members in the delivery of activities
This full-time position supports people with disabilities in Aspire's Day Programs.
Position Responsibilities
- Facilitate training for specific norms of the program area and develop task analysis of norms
- Develop curricula in the program area to meet specific standards/norms
- Prepare lesson plans and training schedules
- Train DSP's and Individuals served on standards/norms
- Evaluate/assess Individuals for interests, dreams, goals, skill strengths, and areas of needed skill development
- Assess each Individual bi-annually on hard and soft skills. Track areas of growth and areas of need
- Create and score outcome measurement tools
Support
- Develop plans and recommendations for Individual PCP that meet individual interests, dreams, skill strengths, and areas of needed skill development
- Maintain familiarity with individualized clinical programs and implement them accordingly
- Monitor Individual's health, behavior, clothing, and hygiene and take corrective action when necessary
- Transport Individuals as needed according to the schedule
- Perform and assist with personal care, including but not limited to, toileting, transferring, feeding, and showering, as needed
Communication and Collaboration
- Ensure proper record documentation by Completing and monitoring Individual's goal tracking
- Takes an active role as member of the Facilitator Team, working with Manager of Academies, Director, Lead Facilitator, PA's/DSP's, PCP, Team Managers, Life Consultants & Clinical Team
- Develop and maintain relationships in assigned program area
- Communicate concerns to appropriate interdisciplinary team members to support individual needs, goals, and growth
- Attend professional development sessions
- Monitor and/or create incident reports as needed
- Complete all required paperwork and assignments accurately and in a timely manner
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- Valid Illinois Driver's License with good driving record
- Ability to maintain pleasant working relationships with all stakeholders
- Ability to interact positively with individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities
- Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize work
- Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to write reports
- Ability to maintain confidential information
- Ability to deal tactfully, engaging, and courteously with Individuals, employees at all levels, families, and the general public
