United Spinal Association Jobs

Transition Services Instructor II

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in related field.
• Four (4) or more years of experience in education and/or working with individuals with disabilities (IWD).
• An equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience may satisfy the above requirements.
• Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Level 2 background screening requirements.
• First aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) certifications and eight hours of continuing competence units (CCUs) as specified by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD).
• May be required to have or obtain additional formal industry certification(s) based on area of assignment.
• Pre-employment drug screening.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Experienced in Behavioral Management.

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions in order to perform this job successfully.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of principles and methods for teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of computer hardware, software and networks.
• Train on how to operate a computer using Microsoft Office Suite and applicable department/organization specific software.
• Works with confidential employment information.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Provide appropriate interventions to support program participants maintaining program behaviors.
• Organize work.
• Employer has designated work schedule.
• Communicate orally and in writing.

MISSION:

The mission of BAC is to provide persons with disabilities innovative services and opportunities to achieve personal success.

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides general employment and life skills enrichment training support for individuals with disabilities (IWDs) at BAC. Assists Transition Services (TS) program participants in the training rooms, work areas and at community worksites. Work is performed under close supervision with minimal latitude in the use of initiative.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The list of essential functions below is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this job. Other duties may be assigned based on business need.

• Assists with the development, implementation, and completion of Waiver Support plans for program participants.
• Assists with the creation and implementation of training and provides documentation of program participants performance.
• Executes established course objectives and instructs basic education and independent living skills; maintains safety of participants.
• Instruct and supervise individuals in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Determines course objectives and creates lesson plans and other resource materials to ensure sequential programming; creates new courses as needed.
• Assists with completion and documentation of grant and billing benchmark processes.
• Completes data entry tasks pertaining to participant services.
• Conducts behavioral intervention to effectively deescalate situations and informs appropriate parties of incidents immediately.
• Assists in completing scheduled assessments on program participants and provides this information to the appropriate Program Administrator.
• Completes all appropriate recordkeeping processes on participant and program.
• Assist in providing appropriate participant customizations and learning aids, when needed.
• Routinely prompts, supervises, and/or provides physical assistance to participants in performing basic personal care tasks such as eating, bathing, toileting, grooming, transitioning, and personal hygiene as identif ed in the current abilities section of the Questionnaire for Situational Information.
• Provides services from the behavior services plan that is implemented by the ADT provider and requires visual supervision during all service hours and occasional intervention as determined by a certified behavior analyst.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary meetings for program participants as appropriate.
• Transports program participants to and from training sites or offsite tour locations as required.
• Physical aspects of job; bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking for periods of time.
• Performs personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, toileting, feeding, transitioning and ambulation.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service classes as required; serves on committees as assigned.
• Provides departmental assistance as needed (i.e., staff coverage, cafeteria supervision, etc.).
• Provides mentoring to other individuals within the department. (Transition Services Instructor I).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• None

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TRAVEL

Travel is local during the business day.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE (IF APPLICABLE)

Must be authorized to access and work on government installations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks invoice the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting, carrying, pushing