Life Skills Instructor

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Life Skills Instructor will provide programming and training at Magnify and in the community intended to support the participants in daily, meaningful, valued routines in the community.

The Diocese of Orlando four core values lay the foundation for the work performed by employees:

1. Authenticity: Conviction that God has called us to reflect exteriorly our inner life of faith in our daily living

2. Respect: Affirming each person’s God-given dignity and uniqueness.

3. Courage: Inspired by this gift of the Holy Spirit, we proclaim and live the Word of God fearlessly and devotedly.

4. Commitment: Individually and collectively, we are steadfast to the team and its purpose.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: (The essential functions/major responsibilities listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position. Duties and responsibilities are also subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)

• Ensure the overall well-being and health, and safety of clients are maintained at the highest standards
• Act as a liaison to families, guardians, waiver support coordinators, behavioral analysts and/or other agencies providing services to clients
• Assist in developing a meaningful curriculum that is age and culturally appropriate that stresses training in Activities of Daily Living, Self-Advocacy, Adaptive and Social Skills, and Employment.
• Participate in resident support plan meetings and conduct service plan meetings
• Identify the consumer’s goals and needs from the individual’s support plan and other pertinent sources appropriate to the individual.
• Develop individualized implementation plans (IP) for all clients.
• Review and evaluate the IP on a regular basis to update if needed.
• Follow guidelines set forth by the Coverages and Limitations Handbook
• Develop a program that is six hours in length, five days a week, including a minimum of four-hours in specific training or program activities designed to meet individual needs and personal goals and defined in the support plans.
• Document daily progress notes, data, and attendance in accordance with the iBudget Waiver handbook and Magnify of Central Florida protocols
• Compose quarterly and annual reports in compliance with the iBudget Waiver handbook of the individuals’ progress toward achieving support plan outcomes for the period being reviewed.
• Review client progress data periodically and if necessary put corrective measures into place if the data indicates that the goal is not being achieved.
• Create community partnerships for the consumers to learn about volunteer, vocational, and educational opportunities through; education, experience and exposure.
• Ensure that the individuals demonstrate freedom of choice, including being informed about rights and service options
• Conducts orientation informing recipients of supported employment and competitive employment opportunities in the community and assists with referrals to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
• Maintains knowledge of instruction technologies by attending workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies; attending trainings.
• Transports clients in the community during the program using Bishop Grady Villas vehicles
• Conduct all essential functions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.