Job Description
Job Description
Live-In Instructor Opportunities : Supporting Independence and Growth
- Fluency in ASL is required
Location : Pleasanton, CA
Available Job Types : Full-time, Part-time
Salary : $21.63 per hour
Duties and Responsibilities
The Live-In position in Pleasanton is for two consumers who have a developmental disability. The ideal candidate will be able to provide daily support to the consumers, assist them with transfers, time management, meal prep, and prompts to ensure daily life tasks are achieved and can educate / talk to the clients about a wide range of topics.
Apartment in Pleasanton, CAExperience with transfer assistance - preferredCan lift up to 50lbs - preferredExperience / knowledge working with individuals who are Deaf - requiredExperience with Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health Disabilities - preferredCurrent Schedule is Sunday through Friday : 6a-9a, 8p-10p and overnights. Additional shifts availability if interested.Client Support Functions
Teach functional skills to people with disabilities including : meal preparation, shopping, hygiene, budgeting, safety awareness, and maintaining a clean and healthy living environment.Instruct clients in researching and accessing community resources to reach their goals and increase independence.Travel train clients using the mode of transportation suited to each individual based on their abilities.Educate clients on their rights and self-advocacy.Recognize unusual or threatening conditions related to persons with disabilities and resolve issues if necessary.Administrative Functions
Create and maintain schedule.Monitor client progress in case notes.Complete Special Incident Reports as needed.Complete all other required paperwork.Organizational (all staff)
Participate in meetings and training as required.Comply with current agency performance standards.Report changes in criminal or employment status on a timely basis.Represent the organization to visitors and the community as needed.Maintain a professional attitude, working cooperatively with other staff, clients and members of the community.Maintain confidentiality of client / staff information as required by law and agency policy.Complies with Mandated Reporter requirements as required by law and agency policy.Treat clients and co-workers with dignity and respect.Other duties as required.Education and Experience Requirement
Minimum of two years' experience working with adults with disabilities required, preferably in a community setting.Skills requirement
American Sign Language required.Experience / knowledge working with individuals who are deaf and visually impaired preferred.Fluent report writing skills.Willingness to work flexible hours to meet client needs.Strong time management skills, patient, detail oriented.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.Benefits :
401(k)Dental insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceHealth savings accountPaid time offProfessional development assistanceReferral programTuition reimbursementVision insuranceIn 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.
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