Benefits:

Paid Training

Mileage Reimbursement

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job Summary

DSP/SLS Instructor

The DSP/SLS Instructor is responsible for providing 1:1 direct instruction to individuals diagnosed with autism, mild intellectual disabilities and other Regional Center qualifying disabilities. This role is to promote the health, safety and well-being of the client which will lead to a better quality of life. The Instructor will assist individuals with making proper choices in their lives while supporting and encouraging those choices. The Instructor supports clients with accomplishing daily living activities in their home and/or in the local community. The position provides necessary instruction to clients so as to assist them with maintaining their independence and safety in the community. This is a challenging position, it requires good judgment, excellent written and verbal communication skills, quick problem-solving skills and patience. The successful candidate must have the ability to develop a rapport and trust with our clients and have a genuine desire to serve our unique community. Instructors must be extremely organized, responsible and able to manage a fluctuating schedule. Previous experience in human services is a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide community supervision to ensure the health and safety of individual served

Assist individual served with planning meals, purchasing and preparing food

Assist individual served with personal care including dressing, undressing, hygiene, toilet actives and other activities of daily living (if necessary)

Assist individual served with money management

Assist individual served with social/leisure exploration

Assist individual served with housekeeping duties and maintaining their homes

Assist individual served in developing independent living skills

Prepare and maintain records of assistance rendered

Maintain client confidentiality, follow reporting procedures regarding special incident reports

Assist individual served with coordination of medical/dental and mental health services

Monitor client progress towards goals; responsible for writing and organizing detailed notes and progress reports

Teach community awareness to individuals served while they access their community via public transportation and travel training

Attend required trainings, staff/progress meetings, annual & quarterly meeting with client and support team

Responsible for managing a self-directed schedule

Other duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications

Minimum 1 year experience preferred supporting adults with developmental disabilities

Valid California Drivers License

Current auto insurance/registration, acceptable moving violation record

Pass Criminal background check

High School Diploma or GED

CPR/First Aid, CPI Certificate

Knowledge of individuals with developmental disabilities with dual diagnosis a plus

Familiarity with Regional Center Services a plus

Ability to exercise mature judgment and relate to individuals in a warm caring manner

Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written skills

Self-starter with the ability to multi-task

Results oriented, sound judgment, service oriented, assertive/persuasive

High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects

Ability to set priorities and be flexible based on changing priorities

Active listening skills with the ability to interact effectively with management and client

Ability to establish credibility, be decisive, recognize priorities

Resourceful and well organized

Good reasoning abilities and sound judgment

Transport client via personal vehicle and/or community transportation during training hours

Basic computer skills

Must be available to work weekend and or evening hours (if applicable)

Shift availability

Afternoon/Evening Shift