Resident. Instructor
Company: Community Residences
Location: East Hartford
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Responsible for the health, safety, and well being of
developmentally disabled clients in Day Program facilities: 1.
Physical Demands: must be able to lift and transfer 70-75 lbs. per
Day Program Instructor. Work is active and performed inside and
outside of the facility. 2. Must be able to utilize approved
protective hold techniques in order to keep you, clients, and
co-workers safe. 3. Create a learning environment; develop
strategies to help clients cope effectively with social, emotional,
and physical situations in daily living, and facilitate independent
performance in these areas. 4. Implement Individual Plan of
Care/Follow-Along Plan based in the Interdisciplinary Team’s
identification of client needs; record data on all identified
teaching strategies, behavior plans, report client’s progress needs
and any barriers that impede progress. Responsible to maintain and
document an awareness of individual treatment plans, inclusive of
use of leisure time, community experiences, use of public
transportation, safety skills, personal hygiene and activities of
daily living. 5. Monitor medical, physical and behavioral changes
in individuals on a daily basis and report changes to the
Supervisor, R.N. Program Coordinator or Program Director as it
occurs, is observed or discovered; write up incident reports and
submit to Program Coordinator or Day Program Supervisor within 24
hours. 6. Follow written dietary plans for each client; assist with
meal preparation, if required. 7. Maintain the appearance,
cleanliness and upkeep of the day program, properties and vehicle,
insuring they are clean and safe. Report all repair needs to the
Program Supervisor and/or Program Coordinator in a timely manner.
8. Maintain clients' right to privacy, and adhere to CRI's
Confidentiality Policy. 9. Conduct self in a professional manner
when interacting with participants, supervisors, co-workers,
families, medical profession and members of the community. 10.
Participate in training opportunities (in-service training, staff
meetings, conferences, etc.), as required; maintain all required
training per agency policy and DDS regulatory requirement. 11. Take
individuals to a variety of community based outings ensuring that
all health and safety measures in the Individuals support plan are
followed while in the community. Utilizes the agency vehicle
following state laws and safety procedures. 12. Provide accurate
accounting of agency’s petty cash and client funds in an
informative, auditable condition at all times, as required or
requested by the Program Supervisor. 13. Familiarize oneself with
CRI policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with same. 14.
Perform other work related duties as assigned by the immediate
supervisor and/or other management as required. OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
1. Possess good to excellent oral and written communication skills.
2. Demonstrate thoroughness and follow-through on daily work
assignments. 3. Display motivation and interest in improving
quality of life for population served. 4. 4. Demonstrate and
maintain an optimistic attitude, patience, and compassion for and
with the population served. 5. 5. Valid CT. Driver’s License,
ability to drive own and agency vehicle and a good driving record.
Public Service License may be required depending upon type of
transport vehicle used; Must be obtained within sixty (60) days of
hire or transfer; PSL must be maintained for the duration of
employment at day program. EDUCATION: A Bachelor's degree in
related Human Services area or an Associate's degree in a related
field and one (1) year experience is preferred. Minimum requirement
for employment is a high school diploma or GED. Saturday & Sunday
7am-3pm 16
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