Residential Instructor-Adult Services Group Home

Thank you for your interest with working with Community Residences, Inc.

Community Residences, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation established in 1984. It is the principal goal of CRI to provide high-quality residential, employment and foster/adoptive services to children and adults in the least restrictive manner possible. A key to reaching this goal is the hiring, training and retention of highly qualified, involved and well-motivated employees.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Create a nurturing, positive learning environment and develop strategies to help the clients cope effectively with social, emotional and physical situations of daily living and facilitate independent performance in these areas.

2. Must be able to perform all job functions required. Must be able to lift and transfer 70-75lbs. The work is active and performed both inside and outside of the home.

3. Must be able to utilize approved protective hold techniques in order to keep you, clients, and co-workers safe.

4. Implement Individual Plan of Care/Follow-Along Plan based in the Interdisciplinary Team’s identification of client needs; record data on all identified teaching strategies, behavior plans, report client’s progress needs and any barriers that impede progress. Responsible to maintain and document an awareness of individual treatment plans, inclusive of use of leisure time, community experiences, use of public transportation, safety skills, personal hygiene and activities of daily living.

5. Monitor medical, physical and behavioral changes in individuals on a daily basis and report changes to the Supervisor, RN Program Coordinator or Program Director as it occurs, is observed or discovered; write up incident reports and submit to Program Coordinator or Residential Program Manager within 24 hours.

6. Once Medication Certified, administer medication to clients at prescribed times; in accordance with agency policy and DDS regulatory standards. Report all errors of medication administration or documentation to the RN, Program Manager and Program Coordinator immediately.

7. Monitor and assist in making medical and other related appointments as requested. Following medical appointments assist and monitor follow through on all doctors’ orders and recommendations per RN direction.

8. Participate in the planning, purchasing and preparation of meals within available budgetary resources; ensure clients’ dietary plans are followed.

9. Maintain the appearance, cleanliness and upkeep of the house, properties and vehicle, insuring they are clean and safe. Report all repair needs to the Program Manager and/or Program Coordinator in a timely manner.

10. Conduct self in a professional manner when interacting with participants, supervisors, co-workers, families, medical profession and members of the community.

11. Participate in training opportunities (in-service training, staff meetings, conferences, etc.), as required; maintain all required training per agency policy and DDS regulatory requirement.

12. Provide accurate accounting of agency’s petty cash and client funds in an informative, auditable condition at all times, as required or requested by the Residential Program Manager.

13. Assures individuals’ right to privacy and adheres to CRI’s confidentiality policy.

14. Take individuals to a variety of community based outings ensuring that all health and safety measures in the Individuals support plan are followed while in the community. Utilizes the agency vehicle following state laws and safety procedures.

15. Familiarize oneself with CRI policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with same.

16. Assist in developing a positive neighborhood/community relationship.