CAI Instructor 1

Job Description

Job Description

CAI Instructor I:

Assists with daily living activities at the person's home, in a daytime non-residential facility, or in a residential facility. Observe and monitor the client’s behavior and chart observations and incidents. Provides training in basic personal and social skills, simple academics, or work skills to consumers/students in a state school, hospital, juvenile detention facility, residence, group home, workshop, or supported employment environment. May assist with meal preparation, ensuring or encouraging client group activity, providing transportation, and/or limited case management.

Responsibilities:

• Must be willing to transport clients using company van and or company bus.
• Instructs and advises clients/residents on daily living skills in a one-on-one setting.
• Observe and monitor client behavior.
• Counsels and advises clients on behavioral problems, daily decision-making, and the resolution of minor problems.
• Assists with the development of an individual service/treatment plan for each assigned consumer/student.
• Participates in case reviews, consulting with the team to evaluate the client's needs and plan for continuing services.
• Prepares and maintains records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
• Provides transportation for clients/residents to appointments and activities.
• Arranges for needed medical care and provides needed services to assure that medical care is obtained during day services hours.
• Occasionally, this position may be required to cover Day centers.
• Occasionally, assists in the presentation of educational group lectures related to appropriate topics.

Technical Competencies:

• Ability to observe and monitor participants’ behavior.
• Ability to assist and supervise participants with daily living activities.
• Knowledge of agency confidentiality policies.
• Knowledge of individualized plans.
• Ability to develop individualized plans.
• Knowledge of the documentation process.
• Ability to build relationships with community providers.
• Knowledge of pertinent state, federal, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to serve as a liaison between all interested parties.
• Ability to serve as a member of the treatment team to develop participants’ goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of program area.
• Ability to prepare area-specific reports.
• Knowledge of available resources.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of various recreational activities.
• Ability to plan recreational activities for participants.
• Ability to participate in supportive guidance, consumer staffing, and service training.
• Knowledge of agency safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate state vehicles following all safety laws and procedures.
• Ability to identify and report facility repairs and equipment problems.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to complete participant orientation sessions.
• Ability to identify disruptive behavior.
• Ability to train participants in personal hygiene and other daily living activities.
• Ability to recognize contributions and celebrate accomplishments.
• Ability to conduct individual and group training sessions for participants.
• Knowledge of agency-accepted disciplinary techniques.
• Knowledge of agency-accepted group/interview techniques.
• Ability to develop teaching aids.

Location site/ Time - Monday - Friday 12:00pm - 8:00pm:

• Rotates between Options Community Integration Centers.
• 168 Old Brent Road, Forsyth.
• 530 Settlement Road, Gray.
• 139 Woodfield Drive, Macon.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• A CNA professional is not required but is helpful.
• One year of Development Disabilities experience.
• Provide 2 professional references.
• Valid driver’s license.

Career Development Criteria:

• Complete agency-specific required training and certifications.
• Continuing education courses related to the job.
• Attending seminars.
• Group facilitation training.
• Conflict resolution training.
• Assessment training.
• Obtain any relevant certifications.

Additional Information:

The Application Process:

• All qualified applicants will be considered.
• This position is subject to close once a satisfactory candidate pool has been identified.
• The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview. 
• Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email.

Diversity and Inclusion:

River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetic makeup, disability, age, or veteran status.

Drug-Free Workplace:

River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, all applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug screen.