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About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of personal computers.
• Valid CDL and a clean driving record.
• Punctuality and dependability.
• Ability to provide excellent internal and external customer service and work ethically and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including responding well to supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Respect for and sensitivity to 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/CPR certificates and meet California Community Care Licensing personnel standards.
• Ability to stand, stretch, twist, and reach with hands and arms for prolonged periods; lift 50 pounds or more; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk and hear others.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, and drive.
• Close and distance vision and ability to adjust focus as required for driving, reading, writing, or monitoring floor activity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in day or residential programs serving persons with disabilities.
• Working knowledge of personal computers (described as 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.