Program Instructor (Cook County)

Aspire Chicago•Hillside, IL

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Program Instructor! Are you ready to make a meaningful impact while having fun along the way? At Aspire's Day Programs, we're seeking passionate individuals to join us in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a Program Instructor, you'll design engaging curricula to promote skill development and enhance daily like. You'll provide hands-on support, coaching and guidance, and you'll help foster connections that enrich lives. If you're looking for a fulfilling role where every day is an opportunity to make a difference, apply today and be part of a team that's changing lives with compassion and creativity. Position Responsibilities of a Program Instructor: The following represents the primary position responsibilities. Other duties necessary to meet the needs of the organization may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field
Minimum two (2) years experience working with adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities
Valid Illinois Driver’s License with good driving record
Positively engage and interact with individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Perform multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize work.
Communicate effectively, tactfully and courteously with individuals, team members, families and the general public
Write detailed and accurate reports.
Maintain confidential information.
Use hands to handle, hold, feel, lift and move
Stand, bend or stoop, walk, climb stairs
Reach with hands and arms
Push and pull
Speak, hear and observe
Assist people in moving from one position to another including transferring from sitting to standing, repositioning, transferring from one surface to another, or climbing stairs.
Work requires heavy physical exertion and may include lifting up to 75 pounds.
Duties are performed primarily in the Academy/Day Service Center, residential home, agency office, and the community.
Work areas are restricted to non-smoking.

Responsibilities

Facilitate the training for specific norms of the program area and develop/create task analysis of norms.
Develop curricula in the program area to meet specific standards/norms.
Prepare lesson plans and training schedules.
Train Direct Service Professionals (DSPs) and Individual's served on standards/norms.
Evaluate/assess Individuals 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 outcome measurement tools.
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 them accordingly
Monitor Individual's health, behavior, clothing, and hygiene and take corrective action when necessary.
Transport Individuals as needed according to the schedule
Perform and assist with personal care, including by not limited to, toileting, transferring, feeding, and showering, as needed
Ensure proper record documentation by Completing and monitoring Individual's goal tracking.
Take 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.