PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR

Job DetailsJob Location: Beyond Horizon Center - Atlanta, GA 30439Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $12.00 - $12.00 HourlyJob Shift: MorningInCommunity is committed to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live safe, healthy and joyful lives in their communities. We offer a culture of integrity, service, and respect for the dignity of every individual. All employees, including the Program Instructor, are expected to model and promote the organization’s mission and values in every aspect of their work.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for direct daily care needs of individual, ADL and recreational activities, and assistance in aiding individual learning and developing
Supports in planning and executing daily activities of individuals with other staff, Lead Program Instructor, and Program Manager
Implements individual’s ISP and Behavior support plans as written and documents progress as directed
Encourages greater expression of choice to those we support by listening to individual’s preferences and desires
Supports individuals by following their health regimen, keeping accurate documentation of medication, supervising self-administration of medication and observing and reporting their health changes
Accompanies and transports individuals to participate in recreation and community outings
Drives vehicle from individual or central loading area to social services or rehabilitation center, training location, job sites, or other destination according to assigned schedule
Maintain a safe driving record and complies with all local traffic regulations
Keeps accurate daily documentation of activities, medication, ISP tracking, as well as other documentation required

Communicates professionally and treats with respect the people we support, families, service coordinators, and InCommunity employees
Demonstrates and performs as an effective adult model for the people we serve

Participate in at least 16 hours of online Relias training annually to remain knowledgeable on updated skills and techniques in the industry
Maintains supervision of the individuals we support, unless it is stated in the Plan of Care

Consult with all staff on progress and problems
On duty for the hours assigned and implement planned schedule
Other duties may be assigned

QualificationsEducation, Certifications & Experience Requirements

High School Diploma and six months experience in working in human services or related field.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Travel Required

This position requires occasional travel.