What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Staff position at Programs for Exceptional People?
Position Description: Instructor
This position exists to implement members’ individualized goals offering opportunities for development of independent living and adaptive living skills, community inclusion and socialization toward the fulfillment of the agency’s mission. The instructor is accountable to the Program Director for attaining specific goals established with the Program Director.
Responsibilities:
- Assists in coordinating and implementing members’ individualized goals.
- Provides on-going, on-site training to enclave employment participants.
- Provides consistent, on-site training to sheltered employment participants.
- Produces daily, monthly, and quarterly reports for the Program Director, e.g., daily/monthly Individual Support services including several daily notes input onto an online platform.
- Oversees that all member records are maintained as directed by DDSN/First Health, DOL, etc.
- Drives the agency vehicle, following all safety rules, maintaining appropriate personal car insurance, current driver’s license, and completing all required documentation.
- Transports members to community locations for job interviews, enclave, or volunteer work, as well as for community inclusion activities.
- Completes, submits, and maintains accurate/legible data on members as required.
- Carries out all other responsibilities as required by the Program Director.
Educational Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- One year experience working with special needs is preferred.
Other Requirements:
- Is 21 years or older
- Maintains a South Carolina Driver’s License
- Has a good driver’s record as well as appropriate car insurance.
- Has available and reliable transportation.
- Has written and oral communication skills.
- Willing to work flexible hours, including attending annual PEP open house, field trips, etc.
- Able to perform a variety of tasks, often changing responsibilities on short notice.
- Has the ability to be an advocate for individuals with disabilities.
- Willing to communicate professionally and effectively with the general public.
- Has the ability to calculate numbers.
- Is self-started, able to work independently and autonomously.
Additional Skills and Abilities Include:
- Ability to lift 20 lbs. minimally, crouching, bending, reaching, standing, walking, running, etc.
- Ability to operate a van and other equipment.
- Must be able to write, read small print, and record data accurately with adequate detail.
- Ability to drive at night.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person