Educator 1 - Life Skills Educator
About The Position
The In-Home Educator 1 – Life Skills Educator provides in-home and community-based services teaching children and adults with developmental disabilities. The educator follows each consumer’s Individual Service Plan and works on basic-level cases, teaching daily living skills such as toilet training, hygiene and grooming, travel training, and social skills development. Duties also include locating community resources, completing assigned hours, maintaining accurate records, submitting reports as needed, and identifying and reporting possible abuse or neglect. The role involves working in client homes and visiting schools and community locations, including social settings, grocery stores, malls, SSI offices, the DMV, and banks. The position is based in Santa Clarita. Weekday and weekend availability is listed, with full-time and part-time schedules available. Hiring is immediate, with several positions available.
Requirements
- Must have experience working with persons with developmental disabilities.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have a car, auto insurance, and a driver’s license.
- Educators transporting consumers in Kern County and East Los Angeles must provide a DMV report covering the past seven years; a DMV printout is required yearly.
- Must have current CPR and First Aid certification for adults and children, or complete certification within 30 days of hire.
- Must be able to communicate with consumers and supervisors, problem-solve, and use creativity when following the Individual Service Plan.
- Must be able to communicate effectively, organize, make simple calculations, perform multiple tasks, and occasionally manage schedule changes.
- Must maintain appropriate boundaries with consumers and their families.
- Must be willing and able to perform all essential job functions and have a record of punctuality, good attendance, and reliability.
- Must complete an I-9 and provide valid proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Must have a cell phone with a data plan and app capabilities.
- Employment is contingent on completing a criminal Live Scan background check; screening begins after a conditional offer. The employer pays Live Scan fees at its designated locations.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual ability is preferred but not required.
- At least one year of experience, or education in the field, working with persons with developmental disabilities is preferred.
- Experience in Adaptive Skills Training or Independent Living Skills.
Responsibilities
- Teach children and/or adults with developmental disabilities daily living skills in their homes and in the community.
- Follow consumers’ Individual Service Plans and provide training on basic-level cases.
- Provide training in areas including toilet training, hygiene and grooming, travel training, and social skills development.
- Locate community resources for consumers.
- Complete all assigned hours and maintain accurate records.
- Submit reports as needed.
- Identify and report possible abuse or neglect.
- Work collaboratively with consumers and co-workers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
