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As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for cpi instructor in Missouri is $18.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.73 and $21.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a CPI instructor?

A CPI Instructor is a professional certified to teach Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training, which focuses on de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention, and nonviolent physical restraint. They educate individuals in healthcare, education, and other fields on how to prevent and safely handle potentially harmful situations. CPI Instructors ensure that trainees understand proper intervention strategies to maintain safety for both staff and individuals in crisis.

What does a CPI instructor do?

A typical day for a CPI Instructor involves a blend of delivering in-person or virtual training sessions, preparing materials, and following up with trainees to answer questions or assess learning outcomes. Instructors may spend several hours leading interactive workshops or simulations, but also dedicate significant time to updating lesson plans, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with other trainers or organizational leaders. Depending on the employer, CPI Instructors sometimes travel between sites or departments to reach different staff groups. This balance of direct instruction and behind-the-scenes preparation ensures that each training is effective and tailored to the unique needs of participants.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a CPI instructor?

To excel as a CPI Instructor, you need in-depth knowledge of crisis prevention and intervention techniques, often demonstrated through CPI Certification and experience in de-escalation training. Familiarity with CPI training manuals, video tools, and compliance tracking systems is typically required. Superior communication, patience, and strong presentation skills are essential for effectively teaching and engaging diverse groups. These competencies are vital for ensuring trainees are well-prepared to respond safely and confidently to challenging situations in their workplaces.

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Residential Support Coordinator- Day OR Evening

New Horizons Community Support Services Inc

Columbia, MO • On-site

$45K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago


Job description

New Horizons Community Support Services, Inc. has an established reputation for excellence in serving adults with behavioral health diagnoses for over 40 years and is certified by the Missouri Department of Mental Health and accredited by CARF. New Horizons Serves a diverse body of people. A variety of perspectives in our workforce allows us to create a dynamic and inclusive environment where everyone can contribute to our organization.
Position Overview:
We have an immediate opening for a Residential Support Coordinator to provide supervision and leadership for the Residential Program in Columbia, which provides services to those with serious mental illness.
• Hours: Full time, 8-hour shifts with rotating weekends. Will be part of the residential supervisory on-call rotation.
• Training: Must obtain CPI, CPR, First Aid, and Level One Med Aide certification (will train).
• Benefits: Full-Time benefits include, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance. Paid holidays, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a 403(b) retirement plan.
• Must complete application and submit resume at www.mo-newhorizons.com .
• EOE. New Horizons is an equal opportunity employer. This applies to everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age, language preference, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs/religion, education and socioeconomic status.
Job duties include, but not limited to:
  • Provide oversight/monitoring/support/supervision for residential staff.
  • Ensure facility has a caring, home-like and welcoming atmosphere.
  • Provide clinical leadership and training to residential staff including running/attending staff meetings, monitoring clinical documentation, and ensuring staff demonstrate supportive and caring interactions with residents while teaching rehabilitation skills.
  • Provide interventions with residents to assist them with meeting their goals, learning new skills, and improving their coping skills and symptom management skills.
  • Clearly document clinical interventions in progress notes and write a weekly clinical summary for assigned residents.
  • Coordinate with other facility supervisors to complete scheduling for the facility and ensure staff coverage requirements are met.
  • Implement, monitor, and abide by company policy.
  • Ensure staff maintain a safe, clean, and organized household environment for the residents and complete cleaning and safety checks.

Requirements
Master's or bachelor's degree human services field which includes social work, psychology, nursing, education, criminal justice, recreational therapy, human development and family studies, counseling, child development, gerontology, sociology, human services, behavioral science, and rehabilitation counseling; OR Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); OR four year combination of higher education in a human services field and qualifying experience (experience working with adults with mental illness) preferably within a residential or case management program. Upon hire, will need to obtain a physical and a two-step TB test. Upon hire, LPNs will become certified as a Level 1 Medication Aide instructor, if not currently certified.
Salary Description
$45,000.00 Per Year