Job Description
Job Description
The Day Services Life Skills Instructor provides services to individuals with autism and other intellectual disabilities in the Community Integration Center (CIC) and in the community. This role focuses on all aspects of integration, including gaining exposure to and exploring a variety of activities and experiences that build the skills necessary to gain independence in the home and in the community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Support individuals in developing and maintaining skills necessary for independent community participation.
- Assist in planning and implementing activities that promote community engagement and social interaction.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of individuals during community outings and activities.
- Provide emotional support and encouragement to individuals to foster self-confidence and independence.
- Assist individuals with activities of daily living as needed including, but not limited to, toileting, cleaning, washing dishes, cooking, and doing laundry.
- Maintain accurate documentation of individual progress and incidents as required
- Collect data monitoring performance of the individuals supported, and records progress related to identified outcomes
- Document billing within 24 hours of service delivery
- Record behavior support data as required
- Document consumer funds for each client daily
- Complete incident reporting form on day incident occurred, when applicable
- Transport individuals to and from specified community-based locations as needed. Work all assigned schedules, including arriving and departing on time, requesting time off in advance, and notifying your supervisor of changes to your assigned work schedule.
- Support individuals with building relationships with other participants within programming and the general community, assisting with exhibiting pro-social behavior and strengthening communication skills
- Treat individuals with dignity and respect
- Complete other duties as assigned