Instructional Assistant

United Cerebral Palsy Associations Inc•Stockton, CA

14d

About The Position

Works under the direct supervision of program management to provide functional skills training and personal care to customers with disabilities. The role includes daily group and one-to-one instruction, personal care as needed, behavioral support, progress documentation, facility upkeep, and customer transportation. The employee also helps meet Community Care Licensing requirements, contributes input to individualized service plan objectives, participates in customer meetings, and attends required agency meetings and training.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read, write, and understand English, with strong oral and written communication skills.
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; strong 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; behavioral and medical knowledge associated with disabilities, 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 and CPR certificates and meet California Community Care Licensing personnel standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience 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 customer 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 supervisors with input regarding the 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.