Instructor

MDH Network • Whittier, CA

4d • $19 - $22

About The Position

The Instructor works for a family-oriented company that provides services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and communities. The role supports participants as they take part in daily routines and recreational activities, with a focus on helping them develop or maintain their homes, independence, and daily routines. The Instructor works with each participant’s circle of support, including social agencies, health care providers, and family members, and provides individualized support based on the participant’s Service Plan.

The position involves training and developmental support across activities such as daily living skills, mobility, coping skills, community navigation, money management, safety, and self-medication management. The Instructor documents services and completes reports accurately and on time, communicates openly with stakeholders, and may recommend changes to training methods or adaptive equipment to support participant safety and personal care.

The Instructor attends required training, team meetings, and company meetings, takes ownership of their conduct, and helps coach others in demonstrating the company’s C.A.R.E. values: compassion, adaptability, respect, and empowerment. Ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and recognition are provided. The stated schedule is a day shift: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday off.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 18 years old.
• Relevant experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, behavioral challenges, dual diagnoses, or forensic involvement.
• Current driver’s license.
• California automobile insurance coverage for driving a personal vehicle to and from various community locations, independently or with other team members and participants.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Related experience in fields such as assisted living, behavior aide, caregiving, certified nursing assistance, developmental disabilities, job coaching, direct support, child care, elderly or senior care, hospice care, ILS, LVN, autism, special education or special needs, SLS, housekeeping, driving, cleaning, home health aide, residential care, in-home support, medication technician, personal care, or day programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-hand training and developmental support to participants in daily living skills, mobility, coping skills, community navigation, money management, safety, self-medication management, and other interventions specified in the Individual’s Service Plan.
• Work with participants, their circle of support, and family members to help participants develop or maintain their homes and daily routines.
• Document services and complete reporting accurately and in a timely manner.
• Communicate proactively and openly with stakeholders, including recommending modifications, alternative training methods, or adaptive equipment as appropriate.
• Support the personal care and safety of assigned participants.
• Participate in required training, team meetings, and company meetings.
• Take ownership of personal behaviors and help coach others in demonstrating the company’s C.A.R.E. values.
• Provide support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and community as they participate in daily routines and recreational activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Vacation pay.
• 401(k) plan with a 5% company match.
• Company-paid group life insurance.
• Optional voluntary life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, long-term disability coverage, and critical care coverage.
• Bonus programs.
• Education reimbursement.
• Professional development and training.
• Employee Assistance Program with financial, legal, mental health, and wellness services and programs.
• Employee discounts for travel, sporting events, attractions, movie theaters, restaurants, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED