What are the responsibilities and job description for the CFS SKILLS INSTRUCTOR (For North Andover, MA Home) position at Waystone Health & Human Services?
Job Details
Level: Entry
Job Location: HERITAGE PLACE - Lawrence, MA
Position Type: Per Diem/Relief
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Travel Percentage: As required for Program needs
Job Category: Direct Support
SCHEDULE FOR THIS POSITION: 3 Irreg Hours
PURPOSE:
Caring and responsible person needed to help individuals with disabilities inside their home and/or community, working with them to achieve health and quality of life.
KEY ACTIVITIES:
- Complete required forms on medical, behavioral and community goals from their Individual Support Plan (ISP) and help individuals in their day-to-day life to achieve their goals such as:
- Assisting each individual in developing skills in all areas of community living, including doing household tasks and learning social skills.
- Assisting each individual to behave appropriately.
- Assisting each individual to be active in their community.
- Assist and provide safety and personal care to individuals.
- Give out medicine, if needed.
- Help individuals with community and recreational activities.
OTHER DUTIES:
- Help and teach money management including simple budgeting and transactions
- Depending on their skills, work with individuals to meal plan and prepare daily healthy meals and snacks. Remember to consider any special diets prescribed by their Doctor.
- The Skills Instructor will:
- Teach table setting, good table manners and cleaning up as appropriate; and
- Teach and help with food shopping and daily errands.
- Comply with all applicable statutes, ordinances, policies, regulations and guidelines of Fidelity House and our contracting agency.
- Other duties as assigned by Program Director
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 1 year experience with daily life skills and personal care
- Valid Drivers License and a minimum of 1 year of driving required
- Regular and predictable attendance
