Program Instructor

at Aspire of Illinois in Waukegan, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Summary:  Develop and implement curricula designed to promote skill development for individuals with Intellectual Disabilities to enhance daily life. Creates customize curricula based on the Individual's strengths and needs. Provide coaching and guidance to direct support team members in the delivery of activities.

Position Responsibilities:

The following represents the primary position responsibilities, but other related duties necessary to meet the needs of the organization may be assigned.

Instruction

• Facilitate the training for specific norms of program area and develop/create task analysis of norms.
• Develop curricula in program area to meet specific standards/norms.
• Prepare lesson plans and training schedules.
• Train DSP’s and Individual's served on standards/norms.
• Evaluate/assess Individual for interests, dreams, goals, skill strengths and areas of needed skill development.
• Assess each Individual bi-annually on hard and soft skills. Track areas of growth and areas of need.
• Create and score an outcome measurement tools.

Support

• Develop plans and recommendations for Individual PCP that meet individual interests, dreams, skill strengths and areas of needed skill development.
• Maintain familiarity with individualized clinical programs and implement accordingly
• Monitor Individuals health, behavior, clothing, and hygiene and take corrective action when necessary.
• Transport Individuals as needed according to schedule
• Perform and assist with personal care, including by not limited to, toileting, transferring, feeding, showering, as needed

Communication and Collaboration

• Ensure proper record documentation by Completing and monitoring Individual's goal tracking.
• Takes an active role as member of the Facilitator Team, working with Manager of Academies, Director, Lead Facilitator, PA’s/DSP’s, PCP, Team Managers, Life Consultants & Clinical Team.
• Develop and maintain relationships in assigned program area.
• Communicate concerns to appropriate interdisciplinary team members to support individual needs, goals, and growth.
• Attend professional development sessions.
• Monitor and/or create incident reports as needed
• Complete all required paperwork and assignments accurately and in a timely manner.

Reporting to this Position:  None