Hospitality Instructor - DSP

Hospitality Instructor - DSP at The Loveland Center Inc Hospitality Instructor - DSP at The Loveland Center Inc in Venice, Florida Posted in 7 days ago.

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Full-Time Job Description:

Pay starting at $20.00 per hour, increasing to $21.00 per hour after 90-day introductory period! Make a difference in some's life! Provide the expertise, knowledge, and skills necessary to organize and supervise Loveland Center participants in the classroom, on campus, and/or in the community.

SUMMARY:

The Hospitality Instructor supports the Program Manager in providing leadership, oversight, and direction for assigned hospitality and culinary training programs. They assist in building pathways for inclusion in hospitality education and help advance the center's progress in delivering top-tier kitchen skills and support to participants.

DUTIES:

Fully adheres to Loveland Center's Code of Ethics and Unifying Values.

Maintain professional standards of the highest quality with regards to health, safety, program room management and public relations.

Acquire and maintain proficient level of technological skills as applied to job requirements and industry standards.

Be a part of the development of individualized implementation plans with input from each assigned participant, managers, and family members.

Work within prescribed individualized implementation plans and behavior plans for each participant, monitoring progress and giving input on setting annual goals.

Maintain an individualized record for each assigned participant through daily notes, documenting attendance, goal(s), community integration, rights and responsibilities, current level(s) of functioning, plan(s) for attaining goals, any progress/ regression, and more in accordance with Medicaid Waiver Handbook.

Document each participant's monthly, quarterly, and annual progress by completely quarterly and annual summaries.

Assign duties to and supervise volunteers in the program.

Understand and provide instruction related to all aspects of applied academics, including but not limited to reading, writing and arithmetic.

Role model for and guide participants in understanding and developing good work habits and social skills.

Support participants in activities of daily living including feeding, toileting, behavior management, socialization, communication, and more.

Attend in-service programs and staff meeting(s) as required for effective planning and programming.

Supervise participants during all activities, including special activities, community outings, and time in the program buildings.

Participate in additional assigned duties including transportation of participants to and from program, after hours programs, cleaning duties and more.

Participate in trainings to ensure state-mandated trainings/annual continuing education requirements are met and First Aid, HIV and CPR certifications are kept current.

Maintain/keep all equipment in safe and good working conditions, including keeping company vehicles that you are assigned to drive free from dents, nicks, scratches, and other hazards that can make driving company vehicles challenging.

Keep your assigned program area clean and safe.

Assist in maintaining professional standards of the highest quality with regard to kitchen safety and food preparation.

Support oversight of all kitchen services in your service area and promote an atmosphere conducive to culinary skill development.

Assist in performing weekly and monthly assessments and reviews on kitchen program quality.

Help ensure all food safety regulations and center standards are met.

Design, develop, and implement an age-appropriate culinary curriculum utilizing state-of-the-art training methods and materials. Including computers, iPads/tablets, various applications as well as written and unwritten materials, conversations, active activities, and community integration techniques.

Assist in implementing new culinary programs that serve the needs of the center.

Serve as an ambassador for the centers mission and advocate for culinary education in an effort to bring visibility to the program.

Perform all other duties not specifically identified, as assigned by the Adult Day Training Manager, Area Director, Chief Programs Officer, Chief Operating Officer, or President/CEO.