What are the responsibilities and job description for the Person Centered Specialist position at Gateway Center of Monterey County, Inc.?

Support adults with developmental disabilities in community activities.

REQUIREMENTS

Preferably in a community setting

Valid Ca. driver’s license and clean DMV record
Fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice
Complete and pass a TB and COVID-19 test and health screening exam
Flu shot and COVID-19 vaccination / booster
Working knowledge of developmental disabilities, quality program services, administrative and budgeting practices and applicable Federal and State Regulations preferred.
Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals supported, their families, consultants and governmental agencies. The ability to develop positive community supports
Current CPR/First Aid

WORK SCHEDULE

· Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 2:30pm

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Facilitate the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities in the recreation, volunteer, and employments sites of their choosing
Creates and uses natural supports and supports client in a person centered manner
Teaches safety awareness to clients while they access their community
Promotes full engagement of each client in each activity
Recognize unusual or threatening conditions related to persons with disabilities and resolve issues if necessary
Monitor client progress through case notes
Complete Special Incident Reports as needed
Completes all other assigned paperwork
Other duties as required.
Fluent report writing skills.
Strong time management skills, patient, detail oriented
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite/Zoom meetings, zoom teachings

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical, mental, and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position
Mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions.
Ability perform under stressful situations
Ability to insure the safety and welfare of an individual with physical, medical or behavioral challenges
Vision sufficient to read handwritten and printed materials, and the display screen of various office equipment and machines
Hearing sufficient to communicate in person and hold telephone conversations in normal range (approximately 60 decibels)
Physical agility to sit, stand, kneel, walk, push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, and to reach overhead
Physical stamina sufficient to sustain light physical labor for up to 8 hours, sit and/or walk for prolonged periods of time
Physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment for sustained periods of time on hard flooring, climb slopes, stairs, ramps, and to respond to emergency situations. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
On rare occasions may be required to lift a client, up to 200 pounds with assistance

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Schedule:

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21

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