Instructional Assistant/Driver

United Cerebral Palsy Associations Inc•Manteca, CA

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About The Position

Works under the direct supervision of program management to provide functional skills training and personal care to disabled customers. The position also provides customer transportation and supports customers’ individualized service plans and program activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read, write, and understand English; strong oral and written communication skills; and ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions from a supervisor.
Knowledge of and ability to work with basic mathematical concepts.
Valid CDL and a clean driving record.
Punctuality and dependability; excellent internal and external customer service; ethical and professional conduct; strong interpersonal skills, including responding well to supervision; ability to work collaboratively and independently; and respect and sensitivity toward diversity.
General knowledge of developmental and physical disabilities; individual and group instruction techniques; disability-related behavioral and medical knowledge, including seizure activity; correct lifting, positioning, and transferring techniques; behavior modification techniques; and documentation procedures. Ability to remain calm in high-stress situations.
Maintain First Aid/CPR certificates and meet California Community Care Licensing personnel standards.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including standing, stretching, twisting, reaching, lifting 50 pounds or more, using hands to handle or feel, talking, hearing, walking, climbing, balancing, and driving. Vision abilities include close and distance vision and adjusting focus for driving, reading, writing, or monitoring floor activity.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in day or residential programs serving persons with disabilities is preferred.
Working knowledge of personal computers is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide group and one-to-one instruction daily.
Provide direct personal care, including bathroom duties, as needed.
Assist with behavioral management techniques specified in instructional plans.
Record daily data regarding customers’ progress toward ISP objectives.
Maintain classroom equipment and provide general facility clean-up.
Assist with and meet Community Care Licensing regulations (Title 17 and 22).
Develop and maintain good rapport with customers, staff, and stakeholders.
Provide customer transportation before, during, and after the program.
Provide input to supervisors regarding development of individualized service plan objectives.
Participate in customer meetings as needed.
Attend required agency meetings and training as requested by the Program Manager or designee.
Perform other duties as assigned.