Instructor - Rehabilitation jobs in New Britain, CT

POSITION SUMMARY/PURPOSE  

Under the supervision of the Driver Rehabilitation Specialist the Certified Driving Instructor (CDI) will perform
behind the wheel driving assessments. The CDI will be able to understand a client’s deficits found in the
clinical driving assessment. The CDI will be able to assess, while performing the behind the wheel assessment, whether deficits are interfering with clients ability to safely drive a vehicle. Deficits assessed include but not limited to, loss of vision, cognition and physical limitation that may interfere with a client’s ability to drive.



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Evaluates patients relative to their Driving Assessment needs and abilities. 

Demonstrates strong critical thinking and problem solving skills in the decision making process related to patient’s driving abilities. 

May recommend driving modifications and adaptive driving equipment. 

Ensures completion of all required documentation within 48 hours. 

Completes billing on day of service.  

Effectively interacts, collaborates and communicates with other departmental staff and coworkers.  

Participates in educational programming by attending in-services.  

Maintains proper credentialing and continuing education credits required for Certified Driving Instructor.  

Performs other related duties as required. 

Displays and upholds Easterseals core values of collaboration, respect, caring, excellence and accountability. 
Consistently demonstrates caring for the community we serve, for one another, and for the organization they are part of, and contributes to building trust, pride and camaraderie.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL REQUIREMENTS, AND DESIRED ATTRIBUTES  

A global understanding of disabilities of all types and age groups. 

Ability to understand deficits found in clinical driver assessment assessment. 

Ability to adequately challenge client behind the wheel during assessment. 

This position is authorized to have access to protected Health Information (PHI) to perform specific job duties. 

Excellent communications skills with patients, families and team members. Displays an even temperament and maturity in judgement. 

Participates as a productive member of the Team. Displays flexibility, a willingness to assist others, cooperation, and respect for others. 

Attends departmental and other meetings as required. 

Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities; as directed in the following, but not limited to: Utilization review, Quality Assurance, Program Evaluation, Infection Control, Health and Safety Committee Activities and Chart Reviews and contributes to program development. 

Works towards budgeted benchmarks. 

EDUCATION  

Meets the educational and legal qualifications of certified driving instructor (CDI). 

Completes all in servicing and educational requirement in meeting Easterseal’s Standards prior to performing behind the wheel assessments.

High School Diploma is required. 

EXPERIENCE

2 years’ experience with driving instruction of clients of all ages and abilities. 

 *Easterseals is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. 
 
 *Easterseals does not offer sponsorship for applicants of work visa