Life Skills Instructor Job Opening

PART-TIME

Anchorage & Eagle River

Life Skills Instructors are the front line service providers for goal-oriented services authorized by the Medicaid Waiver program. Services are intended to assist individuals to acquire, retain, and improve the self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills necessary to live successfully in home and community-based settings. These services must be individually tailored, and may include personal care and protective oversight and supervision, in addition to skills development.

Responsibilities

• Mentor/Teach/Support skills and behaviors necessary to achieve success in the individual’s environment of choice
• Know and follow the Plan of Care in regards to the Individual’s goals and approved service limits
• Complete required documentation in the specified time allowed as per agency procedure and state regulations; including necessary descriptive details to support the work provided and the time utilized for each service period
• Adhere to supervisor provided work schedules and immediately communicate any need to vary from schedule to the supervisor; such as illness, emergency, family requested change Conditions to maintain employment
• Provide care to individuals without discrimination to race, sex, age, or disabling condition
• Provide care to individuals in a respectful manner and support their dignity and self-affirmation
• Read written instructions and make appropriate entries regarding services in the individual’s record
• Maintain good communication with supervisor, individual and caregiver
• Use sound judgement in dilemmas and emergencies if the caregiver or supervisor are unavailable
• Know and follow all agency policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Must be at least at least 18 years of age and possess a high school or general education development (GED) diploma
• Possess a current CPR/1st Aid Certificate, or be willing to obtain one within 30 days of hire
• Possess and maintain a valid Alaska driver’s license and have a reliable vehicle that meets minimum State of Alaska insurance requirements
• Be able to pass a Background Check that meets State of Alaska requirements

Desired Skill Set

• Be sensitive and able to relate well to both children and adults
• Demonstrate warmth, insight, interest and respect for persons with physical and intellectual delays
• Cope with emergencies in a calm and efficient manner
• Communicate well both verbally and in writing