What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor position at Empower Academy?
Position Title: Program Instructor
Work Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 3:30pm
Positions Supervised: Program Assistant Reporting Supervisor: Program Coordinator, Assistant Director & Program Director
Empower Academy is seeking a full–time (35 hours per week) Program Instructor to provide support and advocacy for adults with developmental disabilities. This open position is for our new locations in Sacramento and El Dorado Hills, CA. The Program Instructor’s primary role for the program is to serve in a leadership capacity for the development and implementation of programming activities as well performing all required documentation to ensure accountability for programming and care services provided. This role serves to provide unconditional and exceptional assistance to all participants requiring help with daily living needs, activity inclusion and appropriate social inclusion while always ensuring the safety of all participants. The Program Instructor can/will be expected to serve in a support capacity, as needed, to other Program Instructors and Program Assistants.
Summary of Job Duties: Assisting the Program Manager(s) and co-workers to ensure ADA targets are met or exceeded on a daily/monthly basis. Oversee and support a small team of Program Assistants Acknowledging and engaging with every participant daily throughout the programming day Ensuring every participant is given the assistance needed to be at the very least physically integrated into every activity. Perform necessary documentation (daily documentation, case notes, etc.) as assigned/required. Approaching all situations with a cheerful outlook and sustaining the cheerful outlook throughout the day. Assisting the Program Manager(s) and co-workers to ensure Title 17 and Title 22 compliance standards are met at all times by ensuring compliance checks and ensuring all areas related to participant safety and staff safety are attended to immediately. Provides hands on assistance to participants requiring help with basic daily living needs including eating, drinking, toileting, mobility, and hygiene, etc. Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum-based activities for the participants to participate in as assigned or required. Job Requirements: Must be a minimum of 18 years old at the time of hire. Possession of a current certificate in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).* Possession of a current certificate in Standard First Aide (SFA).* Proof of clearance through the Department of Justice and the FBI via Live Scan* Proof of passing a pre-placement physical and back assessment.* Proof of negative TB test within the past twelve (12) months.* Current driver’s license and driving history with no moving violations in past 3 years (if employee will drive as a part of their position). ****If you receive a “conditional offer of employment”, Empower Academy can assist employees obtain items that they may need to meet these requirements as required.
Job Type: Full-time Salary: $18-$20 per hour DOE.
Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday (Typically 8:00am – 3:30pm) No weekends or major holidays.
How to Apply: Email a cover letter and resume to Jessica Carroll at jessica@empoweracademy.us or apply online. Empower Academy, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20
