Job description

Job Types: Part-time, Full time, Internship

We are a community based Independent and Supportive Living agency providing services to individuals with Intellectual disabilities. We work in an energetic atmosphere that embraces teamwork.

We are currently searching for outgoing, compassionate and dedicated individuals to become part of our diverse team. You will empower our participants to enhance their supportive living skills and independent living skills by training and supporting them with money management, comparative shopping, medical appointments, educational assistance, community access, self advocacy, personal health, behavior management and household management. This is a challenging role. This position requires good judgment, excellent written and verbal communication, and quick problem-solving skills.

The successful candidate must have the ability to develop a rapport and trust with our program participants and have a genuine desire to serve our unique community. Previous experience in human services field is a plus.
Must be at least 18 years old, have a car, a valid CA driver's license, auto registration and auto insurance. Must pass driving abstract requirements and background check.

Desirable Qualifications:

6 months of volunteer or paid work experience of persons with disabilities
Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required

High School graduate or higher education preferred

Ability to work independently without direct supervision
Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally
Experience in providing community-based direct services for individuals with disabilities
Ability to creatively develop an individual program of services to meet the participants needs
Ability to conform to a flexible work schedule.

Individuals interested please SUBMIT Resume. Applications may also be submitted at straightpathsls.com

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Maintain good working relations with professionals, staff, families and persons served.

• Keep individual file on each participant up-to-date. Complete all assigned duties and paperwork accurately and on time.
• Attend all necessary training’s and staff meetings within the time lines established.
• Ensure all medical appointments are completed within established timeframes.
• Maintain and turn in, on time, to the appropriate individual time sheets, progress notes, and ISP, Semi-Annual and Quarterly reports.
• Assist in the development of a variety of community activities and experiences providing opportunities for adults to assume and maintain valued roles and relationships. Show innovation and insight in defining roles; develop community's ability to provide supports.
• Assist the person that you are serving to develop a sense of identity, self-worth and independence. Facilitate starting and maintaining friendships in the community.
• Encourage and maintain active teamwork. Problem solve in a professional, non-hostile manner.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to consistently meet deadlines

• Ability to work with a variety of people.
• Ability to be flexible with work schedule.
• Ability to drive personal vehicles
• Ability to value the uniqueness of each individual
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work independently with or without direct supervision.
• Exercise sound judgment at all times.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing, i.e. telephone, email, reports, etc.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of three (3) months experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or equivalent training
• TB clearance/COVID Vaccination Clearance
• Background Clearance
• Valid Class 1 CA Fingerprint Clearance Card or ability to obtain and maintain one
• Valid CA Drivers License and provide proof of current auto insurance and registration
• Reliable transportation
• Display professional decorum at all times
• Provide at least two (2) verifiable job references

Benefits offered:

• Parental leave
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Flexible schedules

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Overtime often available:

• No

Working days:

• Monday
• Friday
• Thursday
• Wednesday
• Tuesday

Typical end time:

• 5PM

Typical start time:

• 9AM

This Job Is:

• A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A job for which people with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Internship

Pay: $16.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

COVID-19 considerations:
PPE supplies are provided for all employees (disposable masks, hand sanitizer, gloves, digital thermometer, face shield, isolation gowns)

Language:

• spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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