Develop, write, update and implement group and individual programs for people with developmental disabilities in classroom settings for vocational learning activities, such as environmental controls, relaxation, and other vocational readiness skills as outlined in the Individual Habilitation Plan.
Instruct, train and support people in developmental, educational, vocational, language, behavior, social, community survival, and other training programs.
Conduct/facilitate various tabletop activities or other activities tailored to each resident.
Teach residents to maintain safety in the classroom or vocational environment, and actively participate in the development of resident training plans, attend meetings, and provide program input information gathered from the classroom.
Set-up, clean-up, and maintain upkeep of classroom, training, vocational, and habilitation areas.
Document resident classroom progress and behaviorsusing a computer and approved state databases; will maintain and report data per resident program and record-keeping needs in order to meet ICF-ID and other regulations.
Escort residents who may need assistancedue to limited mobility skills, who may be unsteady or require the use of a wheelchair between AP and their home cottage.
Understand, recall, and follow up as a direct care provider providing physical support/intervention for residents, and checking on diet plans whenever assisting a resident.
Provide physical supports/intervention for residents, care for personal hygiene needs of residents, and check on diet plans when assisting a resident.
Use email and state databases to report resident program data, and to develop, complete, and disseminate classroom assessments and other assessments as needed.
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Interested?
Along with your completed application & 3 references, include:
A letter of interest describing your work experience as it relates to this job.
Chronological resume.
Questions? Emailvincent.hamilton@dshs.wa.gov and reference03635.
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