Life skills instructor vs direct support staff

Differences between life skills instructor and direct support staff duties and responsibilities

Life skills instructor example responsibilities.

• Train and experience at managing challenging classroom situations using CPI methods and positive behavior reinforcement practices.
• Conduct classes to certify individuals in first aid, CPR, a, environmental emergencies, and pediatric asthma care.
• Teach lifesaving CPR, a (automate external defibrillator), and first aid courses for the medical and non-medical communities.
• Provide educational, residential, and support services for children and adolescents with development disabilities, including autism.
• Provide services to adolescents and adults requesting treatment and educational programs that have been diagnose with autism and behavior disorders.
• Provide leadership and direction to new and existing staff members; identify training development assuring that training/certification are obtained and maintain.

Direct support staff example responsibilities.

• Ensure HIPAA compliance and provide client education.
• Perform first aid, CPR and seizure care when require.
• Assist mentally disable adults with ADL such as bathing cooking clothing, cleaning and medication administration.
• Administer medication, provide transportation, assist with ADL skills, and inspire consumers to be independent.
• Provide caring and companionship to elderly and developmentally disable consumers and provide primary resident care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment while learning proper case management and the importance of ISP's and BSP's.
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