Residential Life Skills Instructor
About the Employer
Qualifications
May be substituted upon review of the candidates by the President/CEO.
Residential Life Skills Instructor/Residential School
At the Cardinal Cushing Centers, we support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, providing possibilities and opportunities for growth and advancement. Our programs for students, adults, and community members include education, employment training, transition services, residential care, therapeutic and recreational services.
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree (a high school diploma may be substituted for a bachelor's degree if the applicant has prior experience, education, or training in paid or volunteer human services activities, is a person with disabilities, or is a family member of a person with disabilities).
• Valid driver's license.
• Completion of orientation and required training in CPR, safety care, first aid, medication administration, health education, fire safety, and agency policies and procedures.
Overview of Duties and Responsibilities:
This position reports to [insert reporting structure] and is supervised by [insert supervisor]. The schedule includes [insert schedule details], with salary range [insert salary scale]. The candidate must be willing to undergo [insert background check/clearance process] and adhere to the agency's policies and procedures. The application deadline is [insert date], and applications will be accepted until [insert location]. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Treats the person with a disability as the primary decision-maker.
• Provides physical and personal support based upon individual needs and strengths.
• Teaches individuals how to manage activities of daily living such as cleaning, cooking, shopping, budgeting, personal hygiene, health care practices, money management, traveling, self-control, and leisure time.
• Assists the person to participate in cultural and spiritual activities of their choice.
• Assists to identify, secure, and use needed equipment and therapies.
• Assists in planning ways of supporting people and contributes to the development of the person's IEP/ISP.
• Helps to carry out support plans based on each person's needs and goals.
• Assists individuals in meeting personal physical needs (e.g., health, personal hygiene, appearance, and medication).
• Supports individuals in achieving good health through preventive and specialized health screenings and examinations.
• Explains preventive health practices such as good nutrition and stress management.
• Identifies the crisis and defuses the situation, ensuring the safety of all concerned.
• Reports to appropriate authorities the occurrence of emotional or physical abuse or any other safety concerns.
• Please note that this position may require a [insert clearances/background checks] clearance.
• Cardinal Cushing Centers is an [insert EEO/Affirmative Action statement].
• By applying for this job, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the agency's policies and procedures, including those related to employment, health, and safety.
• Please note that this position may require a valid driver's license and regular use of a vehicle for work-related purposes.
• Cardinal Cushing Centers is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants.