Educator 1 - Life Skills Educator
About The Position
The In-Home Educator 1 – Life Skills Educator provides in-home and community services to consumers with developmental disabilities. The educator teaches children and/or adults daily living skills and follows each consumer’s Individual Service Plan. The role includes basic-level cases and training in areas such as toilet training, hygiene and grooming, travel training, and social skills development. Educators locate community resources, complete assigned hours, maintain accurate records, submit required reports, and identify and report possible abuse or neglect. The work takes place in client homes and may include visits to schools and community settings such as social venues, grocery stores, malls, SSI offices, the DMV, and banks. The position requires a car, auto insurance, a driver’s license, and a Live Scan criminal background check. A DMV report covering the past seven years is required for educators transporting in Kern County and East Los Angeles, with a DMV printout required yearly. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. Current adult and child CPR and First Aid certification is required or must be completed within 30 days of hire. A cell phone with a data plan and app capabilities is also required. Employment is contingent on completing a Live Scan background check after a conditional offer; the employer pays the fee at its designated locations.
Requirements
- Experience working with persons with developmental disabilities.
- Ability to communicate effectively with consumers and supervisors.
- Ability to problem-solve, organize, make simple calculations, perform multiple tasks, and manage occasional schedule changes.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification for adults and children, or ability to complete certification within 30 days of hire.
- Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with consumers and their families.
- Car, auto insurance, and a driver’s license.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Completion of a Live Scan criminal background check; employment is contingent on successful completion after a conditional offer.
- For educators transporting in Kern County and East Los Angeles: a DMV report covering the past seven years, with a DMV printout required yearly.
- Cell phone with a data plan and app capabilities.
- Willingness and ability to perform all essential job functions.
- Employment record demonstrating punctuality, good attendance, and reliability.
- Completion of Form I-9 and valid proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
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 the home and community.
- Follow consumers’ Individual Service Plans and work basic-level cases.
- Provide training in areas including toilet training, hygiene and grooming, travel training, and social skills development.
- Locate community resources.
- Complete all assigned hours.
- Maintain accurate records and submit reports as needed.
- Identify and report possible abuse or neglect.
- Communicate and work collaboratively with consumers, their families, supervisors, and co-workers.
- Use creativity to teach the Individual Service Plan and manage occasional schedule changes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
