Position: Direct Support Instructor for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Job Type: Full Time (30 hours per week).
Non-exempt.
Pay: $17.
02-$22.
98/hourly, depending on experience.
JOB SUMMARY:
Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN) is a nonprofit organization.
FCSN Adult Day Program is seeking an energetic,
patient, detail-oriented, and reliable direct support instructor.
The position is responsible for providing training and
supervision to adults with developmental challenges.
Work locations in Fremont and/or San Jose area.
JOB DUTIES:
Provides close supervision to participants
Engaging and motivating participants in learning, practicing and progressing
Facilitating learning experience that promote participants’ autonomy, interaction, and choice
Drives participants to training sites or field trip destinations
Maintains a supportive and professional relationship with participants and their families.
Enhance participants’ abilities to participate in designed activities in inclusive environments as prescribed by the participant’s Individual Service Plan (ISP)
Documents participants’ training and progress using participant log forms, and prepares daily/monthly progress reports toward ISP goals & objectives
Completes semi-annual and annual evaluation reports of participants
Be compliant with HIPPA regulations
Minimizes health, safety and any other risks to the well-being of participants
Performs first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and other emergency services (e.
g.
evacuation during a fire) as appropriate to the needs of participants
Prepares special incident and adult dependent abuse reports if necessary
Communicates effectively and proactively with the supervisor with regard to participants’ issues
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Has high energy, professionalism and integrity
High school graduates, undergraduate degree in related field preferred.
One year of experience working with the developmentally disabled.
Must have transportation and clean/good driving records.
Excellent communication skills and writing skills.
Bi-lingual preferred.
Obtain valid CPR and First Aid Certificate.
COMPANY WIDE JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Must provide proof of vaccination for Covid-19
Must pass a health screening and TB test
Must pass background fingerprint clearance
BENEFITS:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life/AD&D insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
Sign on Bonus/ Referral Bonus Program
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