Behavioral 1:1 Instructor

The Behavioral 1:1 Instructor is responsible for providing an array of vocational, self-help, therapeutic and community-based activities designed to enrich the lives of people with developmental disabilities. Services include, but are not limited to, case management; transportation; the development of social relationships; and providing support in the areas of work and recreation; and therapeutic and personal living skills.

This position is based in Taunton area working Monday through Friday 8AM - 4PM.

No weekends no holidays!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Supervise, support and maintain the safety of assigned groups or individuals.
• Provide relevant support, training, and assistance to individuals as identified in their ISP and/or as needed in life routines. These areas may include: supported employment, self-employment, therapy-based activities, personal hygiene, daily living skills, recreation, and/or other skills as determined by the individual’s ISP.
• Implement individual and group service plans throughout the day including behavioral and therapeutic programs.
• Participate as a Team member in the ISP process and in person-centered planning.
• Complete service documentation requirements including, but not limited to, daily data; behavioral data; progress notes; and community notes, as assigned and defined by supervisor.
• Attend and participate at meetings as required, to facilitate participant progress.
• Provide training, support, and assistance as necessary to assist people in adapting to community environments and new workplace.
• Prepare and clean assigned work areas.
• Attend all required trainings and maintain required certifications.
• Attend work on a regular, consistent basis.
• Facilitate opportunities for social inclusion and relationships during and after work hours.
• Assume advocacy role as necessary for issues such as advancement, benefits, pay increases, and placement on employer payroll.
• Provide transportation to and from work sites optimally working toward natural supports within the host company or community.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Ability to comprehend and write English at traditional Grade 12 level.
• Physically capable of performing direct service duties designated.
• Driver’s license with experience driving for 3 years minimum, a safe driving record, and an agreement to use one’s personal vehicle for business purposes if so required.
• One year experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Acceptable Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI), Sexual Offender Record Information (SORI), and fingerprint check.

Cooperative Production is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supporting local citizens with developmental and other disabilities in a variety of residential and day programs, employment supports, and clinical services. Founded in 1972 and currently serving approximately 300 individuals and family members in Southeastern Massachusetts, Cooperative Production's mission focuses on individualized services and community participation. For more information, go to www.cooperativeproduction.org.

About CO-OP

We offer scheduled hours in a friendly, team-oriented environment. We offer a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package for full-time staff, including health insurance, dental, vision, supplemental life and disability insurance, and a tax-deferred annuity plan. Cooperative Production offers a variety of different benefit perks for full-time staff such as opportunities for additional paid training, free life insurance, mileage reimbursement if applicable, tuition reimbursement, education release, a generous paid time off benefit including accruals for extended leave, and more!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Home Health

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $21