What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSP Supported and Independent Living Instructor position at Toolworks?
Community Living Instructor (DSP/Supported and Independent Living)
Part-time and On-Call DSP in San Francisco and East Bay areas
Do you enjoy working with people?
Does the idea of empowering individuals with developmental disabilities to lead independent lives in the communities of their choice appeal to you?
Toolworks' Community Living Department is currently looking for dedicated, creative individuals to join our team!
Compensation: $21.63/hour for all East Bay areas. $22.17/hour for San Francisco locations
Primary Role: To provide attendant care, in-home support, instruction and training to clients in all areas of daily living, including, but not limited to: meal preparation, shopping, hygiene, personal care, budgeting, medical appointments, travel, community access, safety awareness, and maintaining a clean and healthy living environment
Work Schedule: We have a wide variety of on-call and part-time schedules including day, evening, overnight (sleeping shifts) and weekend shifts in San Francisco, San Mateo, and Alameda County areas. Schedules can be tailored to meet individual employee needs.
You are an ideal candidate for our Community Living Department if:
- You are passionate about supporting people, regardless of ability-level, to live the lives they choose
- You enjoy working with peers and clients from all walks of life and learning from others
- Your ideal job is out in the community not stuck behind a desk
- Have ability to work a flexible schedule throughout the week
- Can work independently and take initiative with day-to-day case management needs
- Can participate in an emergency after hours on-call rotation as needed (additional stipend offered)
- Have experience working in one or more of the following areas: behavioral health/behavior modification, Seniors and/or persons with significant health needs, Autism Spectrum, developmental disabilities
Full paid training provided.
**The Health and Safety of our clients and staff is our first priority. All individuals working at Toolworks must be fully vaccinated and Boosted against COVID-19 per California's Department of Public Health and Department of Developmental Services, unless they are exempt from this requirement based on an accommodation approved by HR**
Toolworks provides all PPE and access to free COVID testing.
Program requirements:
- Fingerprint background check (Child Abuse Index, Criminal Record Clearance)
- First Aid/CPR certification required (within 30 days and provided internally)
- Clean DMV printout and proof of auto insurance (if using car to transport clients - not required)
Benefits (eligibility dependent on scheduled hrs)
- Paid employee medical, dental coverage
- 401k contribution
- Twelve days of paid vacation accrued annually
- Twelve sick days accrued annually
- Ten paid holidays annually
- Birthday holiday per year
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee wellness program
Toolworks is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer with respect to hiring, promotion and training. We welcome applicants from diverse communities, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. Toolworks is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, as amended by the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, 38 U.S.C. (VEVRAA). VEVRAA requires Government contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment protected veterans.
In accordance with San Francisco's Fair Chance Ordinance and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Any background check will be conducted only after a conditional offer of employment has been made, respecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal information throughout the application process.
Salary : $22 - $22
