Floor Instructor

Essential Job Functions

·         Will teach and assist clients in completing tasks and activities.

·         Will implement program and goals for each individual.

·         Will plan, organize, and implement community outings and related daily activities.

·         Will participate in annual program plan reviews for assigned individuals in the program.

·         Will focus daily planning and implementation of activities according to each individual’s identified strengths, needs and desires as identified on his/her program plan.

·         Will complete all necessary documentation on a consistent basis.

·         Will be responsible for the daily care, supervision, safety and training of assigned individuals.

·         Will participate in ongoing in-service training and participate in at least 24 hour of in-service training annually including , but not limited to First Aid Training, personal emergency interventions, Fire Safety and other safety techniques

·         Will be responsible for proper implementation of de-escalation techniques and authorized restraint techniques in accordance with the emergency restraint policy

·         Will respect each individual’s limitations and assist each individual to make choices.

·         Will promote good social interactions with each individual that is served.

·         Will provide each person with as much assistance as necessary to complete tasks.

·         Will communicate with the Director, Assistant Director , Coordinator of Day Programs, Activities Coordinator and Program Specialists/Q.M.R.P.’s about concerns arising in the care and training of assigned individuals.

·         Will take an active interest in implementing, prompting, and protecting the civil rights of each individual.

·         Will be able to perform a one person pivot as well as assisting individuals to bear weight and ambulate with or without assistance.

·         Will demonstrate ability to perform a two person lift and transfer of individuals to and from their wheelchairs.

·         Will maintain confidentiality relative to individual’s records, training progress, tracking documentation according to HIPPA regulations.

·         Will promote a safe and clean working environment.

·         Will be responsible for maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting(behaving) in a professional manner and promoting camaraderie with co-workers, supervisors and others.

·         Will share responsibilities in monitoring breaks, lunches and van duty.

·         Will be responsible for consistent punctuality, attendance and maintenance of a proper appearance..

·         Will know and follow all Developmental Programs Divisions policies and procedures.

·         Will perform all other duties as directed by the Administrator, ATF Director, and ATF Assistant Director.

 Other Job Functions

·         Any other tasks assigned by ATF staff members

 Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Qualifications:

·         Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

·         Good organizational skills.

·         Ability to multi-task.

·         At least one year’s prior experience working with individuals with Developmental Disabilities.

·         Must be able to be authorized and maintain authorization to drive company vehicles and or residents per the guidelines with the Archdiocesan Office for Insurance Services

 Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

 Language Ability:

Must be able to effectively understand, read, write, print legibly, speak and do the following using the English language:  read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence.

 Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, and Outlook.

Certificates and Licenses:

N/A

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position is not responsible for supervision of staff.

 Work Environment:

• Fixed work schedule

·         While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to in a variety of environments and settings with minimal exposure risk to adverse weather conditions.

·         The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be able to handle various interruptions throughout the work day.

Physical Demands:

·         The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift with assistance and/or move up to 50 pounds including lifting and carrying of individuals with physical disabilities

·         Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.

·         The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.

·         The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit and is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Hazards:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may face low exposure risks to blood borne pathogens and hazardous materials.

Pay starts at $18.25/hr. for experience. Full-time positions are eligible for comprehensive benefits to include but not limited to medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement, etc.  

** Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V **

This job description is not intended to provide an all-inclusive listing of related job activities.  Incumbent may be requested my management to perform other related activities in place of or in addition to those activities noted in this job description.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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