Direct Service Professional

Kainos Home & Training Center•Redwood City, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Kainos Home and Training Center is an established and well-respected Redwood City non-profit that has been serving adults with developmental disabilities since 1974. Our mission is to assist adults with developmental disabilities in reaching their full potential while helping them become active, contributing members of the community. Kainos provides quality residential, vocational and support services, forming an integrated network of training opportunities. The Living Skills Instructor will work both independently and collaboratively as part of the residential team to provide high quality services to adults with developmental disabilities. This position utilizes person-centered practices to ensure each resident is as independent as possible, while providing the guidance, modeling, advocacy, and support necessary for clients to meet their goals. This position may require working mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

High School diploma required
Must be a self-starter and able to work independently
Must be dependable, reliable and able to be flexible with schedule
Demonstrate enthusiasm, ability to problem solve, excellent listening skills, good communication skills and the ability to multitask.
Valid CDL, clean driving record
California Department of Justice and FBI fingerprint clearances
Ability to remain standing or walking as needed.
Ability to reach, bend, stoop, twist, push and pull repetitively as needed.
Ability to remain seated for a period up to 4 hours.
Ability to lift 50 lbs occasionally with assistance.
Authorized by the American Red Cross or similar agency to teach and certify staff in First Aid and CPR.
Be able to pass a physical examination and TB test.
Have a clean driving record and criminal record.
Be cleared to drive Kainos vehicles.

Nice To Haves

BA/BS strongly preferred
Experience with developmental disabilities preferred

Responsibilities

Provide individualized instruction to residents in all skills of daily living (Areas of instruction include, but are not limited to: personal hygiene, dressing, communication, financial management, cooking, shopping, and healthcare management)
Transport and supervise residents in community activities
Assist in the implementation of daily household routines
Complete documentation on a daily and monthly basis
Support individuals through behavioral and/or interpersonal conflicts through coaching support; supporting them with addressing issues independently
Become aware of each client and their physical, mental, emotional and medical needs
Support individuals in advocating for themselves in their everyday lives through informed choices and planning
Provide positive role modeling at all times
Demonstrate positive, person-centered engagement at all times
Develop effective plans for teaching independent living skills (i.e. task analysis, side by side assistance model, etc)
Support individuals to identify “age appropriate” leisure and recreational activities as they choose how to spend their free time
Ensure an understanding of, and comply with, all Kainos’ policies and procedures
Maintain the confidentiality of staff and clients within Kainos at all times
Drive residents to outside appointments and medical appointments in addition to providing transportation for shopping and/or to and from leisure plans
Attend staff meetings, in-service meetings and trainings as required by manager
Willing to meet personal care needs if necessary, including bathing, cleaning bodily fluids, etc.
Take necessary Direct Service Professional training and/or tests within the 1st and 2nd year(s) of employment.
Ensure alignment with GGRC and CCL requirements and regulations
Work to ensure the safety of residents at all times
Dispense medications when assigned and accurately document medication log
Run drills (i.e. fire, earthquake, etc) as assigned by manager and accurately document them in the log
Report any safety, housing, staff or client issues to manager immediately
Ensure that you are representing Kainos positively and professionally at all times, including engaging with stakeholders
Assist residents with personal hygiene and grooming
Work with the team to safely transfer non-ambulatory clients using gait belts, Hoyer lift and two person lifts.
Refer questions on client information and updates to the manager when speaking with families and other stakeholders
Work respectfully and collaboratively with all Kainos staff members
Perform caregiving tasks as needed
Be willing to work with aging residents including residents with dementia
Other duties as assigned