Direct Support Professional
Overview
The Residential Instructor is a key associate at Hope Network whose primary responsibilities include: Provides direct supervision and inter-active treatment to individuals in residential programs. Displays appropriate behavior and teaches life skills to residents. Provides evaluation and instruction in areas of daily living skills or independent living skills to enhance the residents ability to reach his/her highest level of independence.
Requirements
Educational / Talent Requirements:
1. High School Diploma or GED, preferred.
2. Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record according to Hope Network Behavioral Health Services insurance carrier definitions, preferred (Driver's License may be required by some programs).
Work Experience Requirements:
1. Ability to lift 50 pounds non-stationary weights either alone or as part of a two-person assist.
2. Have unlimited bending and stooping capacities including but not limited to: bending or stooping as part of a one or two person assist of a resident off the floor; bending or stooping to assist a resident out of a couch, chair, bed, or car; pivoting while bearing weight of a resident; providing total assist while showering a resident.
3. Demonstrated ability to communicate in both written and verbal formats to meet position responsibilities.
4. Demonstrated ability to work with individuals having special physical, emotional, social and vocational needs.