Educator 1 - Life Skills Educator
About The Position
Perform services (In-home and community) teaching consumers with Developmental Disabilities. Train or teach children and/or adults with Developmental Disabilities to accomplish daily living skills in the home and in the community. Follow Individual Service Plan, work basic-level cases and provide training in the following areas, but not limited to: toilet training, hygiene and grooming, travel training and social skills development. Locate community resources, complete all hours assigned, maintain accurate records, submit all reports as needed, identify and report possible abuse/neglect.
Requirements
- Car
- Auto Insurance
- Driver’s License
- Background check
- DMV report for the past 7 years for Educators transporting in Kern County (DMV printout required yearly).
- Must be 18 + years of age.
- Experience working with persons with Developmental Disabilities.
- Ability to communicate with Consumers and Supervisors.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification for adults and children (or to be completed within 30 days of hire).
- Ability to use creativity in following the Service Plan.
- Must be able to maintain appropriate boundaries with Consumers and their families.
- Cell phone with data plan and app capabilities.
- Successful completion of Live Scan criminal background check through fingerprint clearance.
- The willingness and ability to perform all the essential functions of the job.
- The ability to work collaboratively with consumers and co-workers.
- An employment record of punctuality, good work attendance and reliability.
- Must complete an I-9 and show valid proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual
- Minimum one year experience preferred or education in the field working with persons with Developmental Disabilities.
- Experience in Adaptive Skills Training or Independent Living Skills.
Responsibilities
- Train or teach children and/or adults with Developmental Disabilities to accomplish daily living skills in the home and in the community.
- Follow Individual Service Plan.
- Work basic-level cases.
- Provide training in areas such as toilet training, hygiene and grooming, travel training and social skills development.
- Locate community resources.
- Complete all hours assigned.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Submit all reports as needed.
- Identify and report possible abuse/neglect.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
