DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supportive Living Service/Personal Attendant
SLS personal attendant is responsible for overseeing individualized services to IDD clients in their homes and community settings. SLS Personal Attendants support clients with shopping, medical appointments, medication support, personal companionship, social recreation outings, and housing duties. SLS personal attendants collaborate with families, regional center case managers, and peer staff to ensure care coordination is completed.
Independent Living Services Instructor
ILS Instructor is responsible for offering instruction in independent living skills to developmentally disabled adults in natural settings. Develop educational materials for assigned clients, maintain records of individual progress, and write quarterly reports. Attend as required and prepare for weekly staff meetings, IPP's and other tenant meetings. ILS instructors assist with any medical/dental appointments, banking needs, or Social Security appointments, as needed. Monitor maintenance of apartments (oven cleaning, fuse changing, light bulb needs, etc.)
JOB REQUISITES:
- Ability to act as role models for clients.
- Possession of a working automobile, a valid California Drivers License, liability insurance, a clean driving record, and a willingness to drive own car for work-related purposes.
- Willingness to be flexible in shift assignments.
EDUCATION:
A.A.or B.A. in education, psychology, sociology, or related field, and (preferably) one year of experience in training developmentally disabled and/or special needs population; or High School diploma plus three years' experience in teaching/working with developmentally disabled and/or special needs population.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Endurance – Moving About: Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time) Move from location to location, up to .5 miles or more at a time. Ability to drive and walk for at least one hour; to lift at least ten pounds; to assist adults in activities of daily living who are non-ambulatory
- Specific Examples Include but are not limited to: Move about the facility site to monitor the consumers and inspect the facility/ Moves between the residential facility and other locations where applicable to accompany consumers with their daily chores/activities.
- Endurance-Overall Strength: Some sedentary work. Bending, lifting, and squatting, with objects weighing up to 40 lbs. Must be able to handle consumers with physical impairment problems. Exerts force and or lifts or carries objects weighing up to 40 pounds occasionally.
- Climbing: Periodic – Does not occur every shift, ascend and descend stairs to make rounds of the building. Driveway incline is an uneven surface frequently used to access required work areas.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Location: Inside/Outside - Work is predominately inside and generally provides protection from weather conditions and temperature changes. Outdoors accompanying consumers to assist with daily chores/activities.
Stairs/Steps: Periodic – Does not occur on every shift. Ascend and descend stairs, steps or similar uneven surfaces to access any required work area or other areas related to functioning in the workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Adults with Disabilities: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Oakland, CA 94609 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Oakland, CA 94609: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
