Program Instructor- Partners for Potential Inc.
Looking for a rewarding job with great benefits? Bring a passion for helping others and an interest in working with adults with developmental disabilities to help them achieve independence. Some formal or informal teaching experience and/or some experience living or working with individuals with developmental disabilities is helpful. Our team is excited to train and develop your career in this field.
Program Instructors work with approximately 3 adults with developmental disabilities, transporting the clients to various locations in their communities - we believe that training should be done in real life settings. Instructors teach in the areas of daily life skills, public transportation, community safety, job skills and more.
Location: Santa Clarita Valley
Approximately 30 hours per week M-F with some afternoon meetings.
This is a wonderful opportunity to have great benefits and great hours working with some really wonderful people.
Responsibilities and Duties
· Provide direct client supervision, support, training and behavior intervention at the work/school site and in the community;
· Transport and accompany clients to work and community sites;
· Act as a public relations representative of Partners at the job site and in the community;
· Identify training goals and objectives for clients;
· Collect data and complete the required paperwork;
· Document clients’ activities and assist with preparing progress reports;
· Document all scheduled locations and completed activities and submit as required;
· Participate in client assessment, planning and evaluation process;
· Attend staff and client related meetings;
· Participate in monthly in-service training and outside trainings as needed;
· Assist fellow employees with transport and supervision of clients as needed/assigned;
· Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
· Excellent English communication skills.
· Bilingual in another language preferred but not required.
· This very rewarding job requires patience, motivation, a positive attitude, and teamwork.
· Must have HS Diploma, valid CA driver's license, reliable car, and insurance; good driving record and obtain fingerprints for a criminal background check.
· Must have patience, motivation, creativity, and ability to work as a team. Some teaching or related experience is preferred.
· Previous experience preferred, but willing to train the right candidate.
Benefits
Excellent benefits! = 14 paid holidays, 10 days vacation, 8 days sick leave, medical, dental, life insurance, IRA, and mileage reimbursement
Join our team for the opportunity to gain as much as you give!
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $20.00/hour
Experience:
· developmental disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)
· Teaching, formal or informal: 1 year (Preferred)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Partners for Potential, inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.50 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Must have reliable transportation to pick up clients.
- Are you available daily Monday to Friday 8 am to 2 pm?
Experience:
- Developmental disabilities: 1 year (Required)
- Teaching/Coaching: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CA Driver's License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road
