Community Instructor 3 Overnight
Company: Developmental Disabilities Institute
Location: Selden
Posted on: January 22, 2023
Job Description:
DescriptionOverview Developmental Disabilities Institute, DDI,
is one of the largest providers of care to children and adults with
Autism, developmental disabilities and other special needs. DDI has
been a part of Long Island for over 50 years serving over 1,500
children and adults with Autism, other developmental disabilities
and special needs. DDI provides innovative and expansive services
to our population through various educational settings, residential
services, day habilitation programs and vocational services.
Salary: $17.50 hr. - $21.00 hour Shifts Available:
- Sat 7pm-7am, Sun 7pm-7am, Mon 9pm-7am
- Sat 7pm-7am, Sun 7pm-7am, Mon 9pm-7am Responsibilities
- Complete all required trainings, and participate in Peer
Mentoring Program, in-service workshops, and recertification
trainings as required.
- Become certified and maintain certifications in SCIP-R, First
Aid and CPR
- Must have a Valid NYS Drivers license and be able to obtain DDI
approved driver status.
- Participate in semi-annual IDT, quarterly, staff meetings, and
staffing as required.
- Advocate for the rights of the individual(s) we serve.
- Help individual(s) build relationships, and maintain
relationships with family and friends.
- Follow individual(s) daily activity/classroom schedule,
implementing all formal goals and protocols of individuals you are
assigned to.
- Data collection goals, protocols, outings, SUBs, progress
notes, recreation/fitness logs.
- Obtain and maintain certification for, and administer
medications under the supervision of assigned nursing staff (AMAP),
if applicable. (Level 3 and 2 if applicable)
- Must have a Valid NYS Drivers license and be able to obtain DDI
approved driver status. (Level 3 and 2 if applicable)
- Fulfill responsibilities of primary advocate (paperwork,
advocacy, programming).
- Instruction and documentation, participation in development and
revisions of formal goals and protocols in accordance with the
CFA/ISP, and behavior plans.
- Teach and assist individuals in all aspects of daily living,
including, but not limited to: ADLs, cooking, house cleaning,
laundry, leading a healthy lifestyle, shopping,
budgeting,maintaining appropriate behavior, and community
integration.
- Accompany individuals on medical appointments, jobs, and
community activities, if applicable.
- Complete incident reports and SCIP-R reports as necessary.
- Knowledge and accurate implementation of Emergency
Procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of all OPWDD and DDI policy and
procedures as they pertain to individuals supported, and
documentation of such.
- Ensure the vans are clean and vehicle problems are written down
and addressed through the Site Supervisor/Manager.
Qualifications
- Ability to read, understand, and follow safety guidelines DDI
is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where
equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and
employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex,
pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or
identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed,
religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic
information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other
group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to
creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all
applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We
are people inspired by purpose.
Keywords: Developmental Disabilities Institute, Stamford , Community Instructor 3 Overnight, Education / Teaching , Selden, Connecticut
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