Adult Day Program Aide/Job Coach

Help For Brain Injured Children, Inc.•La Habra, CA

1d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves working directly with clients in an adult day program, providing supervision and assistance with daily living activities. The position requires active engagement with clients, including feeding, hygiene assistance, and behavior support. The Aide/Job Coach will also be responsible for documentation, transporting clients on community trips, and participating in ongoing training and professional development.

Requirements

Must be 18 years old or older
Must receive TB clearance and satisfactory Health screening prior to first day of employment
Must receive satisfactory background clearance via LIVE SCAN fingerprinting and documentation of criminal record statute prior to first day of employment
High School Diploma or equivalent documentation of education background must be provided
Must have completed a 40-hr RBT training program or have the ability to complete it within the first 30-days of employment
Must have a class C Driver’s License with a clean driving record

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with multiple disabilities a plus
Experience working with Assisted Living clients a plus
Bachelor’s degree or some college course work in a related field a plus

Responsibilities

Report daily to Lead Assistant and/or Program Director
Work with and supervise assigned clients
Supervise and/or assist clients in toileting, diapering, dressing, grooming, bathing and other hygiene and activities of daily living
Assist clients during lunch and snacks, including feeding, food preparation, and clean up
Make modifications/adaptations to methods to achieve desired behavior for client’s benefit
Collaborate with Behavior Intervention Specialist on an as-needed basis
Become certified in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, as scheduled by organization
Hold and annually renew Registered Behavior Training
Intervene in client behaviors appropriately, as directed
Complete Continued Education Units (8 hours per year) in a related field
Attend employee in-services, meetings and professional developments as scheduled
Actively monitor (line-of-sight) client(s) at all times; chase client in the event of eloping/fleeing
Push, pull, bend, stoop, squat, sit and stand as needed for proper engagement of the client (up to 25 lbs.)
Assist clients in standing or sitting in a chair or on the floor (holding/carrying clients up to 75 lbs. with help from other staff members.)
Actively engage the client at all times throughout the day
Complete daily notes/documentation as directed
Properly use verbal praise and behavior reinforcement(s)
Safely transport clients to community engagement trips (jobs/volunteer work/parks/stores/etc.)