Instructional Assistant

STRYVE Inc

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

JOB TITLE:    Instructional Assistant

EMPLOYER:  Stryve Inc

 

HOURS:  Part-time / Full-time up to 30 hours per week

 

REPORTS TO: Instructional Manager

 

SUMMARY: Supports consumer with training activities and programs that promote independence and computer skills.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates respectful and dignified integration and communication with Stryve clients, stakeholders (such as co-workers, employers, family members, community members) and Stryve colleagues.

• Assumes competency and builds esteem in all interactions.

• Implement adaptation strategies and devices.

• Provide typical and specialized healthcare needs as needed.

• Provide mobility training as needed/requested.

• Attends and completes staff development training and attend monthly trainings.

• Communicate progress to Stryve consumers and management.

• Demonstrate proper emergency strategies.

• Report emergencies to Instructional Manager during business hours and emergency line during non-business hours.

• Regularly completes all requires documents.

• Dresses professionally and/or appropriately for tasks that are done with the consumer (See dress code policy).

• Demonstrates flexibility, sound judgment, good record keeping, and attendance.

• Complete and pass competency based training test.

• Understands and follows Stryve’s mission and values.

• Assists with related special projects as needed.

• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) preferred.

• Two years related experience or equivalent preferred.

• Commitment to excellence and high standards.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Commitment to full inclusion of all persons with disabilities.

• Commitment to self-advocacy and person-centered planning.

• Proficient on Microsoft Office, Email, and Windows Systems.

• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.

• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.

• Commitment to upholding the values of the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Act.

 

COMPETENCIES:

• Technical Skills--Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

• Oral Communication--Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

• Teamwork--Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

• Leadership--Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

• Ethics--Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

• Organizational Support--Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

• Planning/Organizing--Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

• Professionalism--Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

• Quality--Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Safety and Security--Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

• Frequently utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read
  technical information, and/or use a keyboard

• Occasionally required to lift items up to 25 pounds