Direct Support Instructor for Adults with Developmental Disabilities in Adult Day Program Fremont

JOB SUMMARY:

Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN) is a nonprofit organization. FCSN Adult Day Program is seeking an energetic patient detailoriented and reliable direct support instructor. The position is responsible for providing training and supervision to adults with developmental challenges. Work locations in Fremont and/or San Jose area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Under the supervision of Program Coordinator the essential functions of the Adult Day Program (ADP) Instructor are to 1 provide support supervision personal care assistance to meet ADP participants preferences interests needs functioning skills; 2 conduct classes to promote participants health independence and overall skills; and 3 transport participants for community outings field trips and volunteer work. This position involves implementing PersonCentered Thinking (PCT) activities promoting participants overall skills and personal growth ensuring their wellbeing and safety and fostering a positive and inclusive environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide training personal care assistance and support to participant in maximizing their self care tasks independence optimal health vocational skills emotional stability and community integration.
• Provide close supervision assistance and engagement to ensure participants safety wellbeing and needs are met.
• Develop innovative curriculum conduct training/classes and organize activities tailored to participants diverse needs skills and interests.
• Motivate and actively engage participants in classes training and activities.
• Provide vocational training to increase participants job skills for future job opportunities.
• Transport participants for community volunteer sites outings field trips and as needed trips.
• Assist participants in exploring community resources planning and attending community outings.
• Implement positive behavioral prevention strategies and intervention technique.
• Assist participants to selfadminister prescribed medication or overcounter med assisting participants in achieving their ISP objectives.
• Effectively and respectfully communicate with participants families team members and supervisors.
• Document participants daily progress behaviors participation activities objective tracking and incidents.
• Complete semiannual annual PCT ISP reports and annual videos for assigned caseload in a timely manner and engage participants in achieving their ISP objectives.
• Follow established safety protocols and emergency procedures intervening as necessary.
• Engage in precautionary practices to mitigate health safety and any other risks to participants wellbeing.
• Perform first aid CPR and other emergency services (e.g. evacuations) as appropriate to the needs of participants.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to the development of care plans.
• Attend staff meetings and training (All the staff training and meetings are mandatory).
• Communicate proactively with supervisors regarding participants wellbeing needs incidents concerns etc.
• Be a supportive team player support coworkers and promote team morale.
• Respect participants rights dignity privacy. Timely report observations or evidence of violations of any of the personal rights and dependent adult and elder abuse.
• Comply with HIPAA law and confidentiality.
• Participate in FCSN special events and fundraisers.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Education: A high school diploma is required; a higher education degree is preferred.

2. Experience: have at least one year of experience working with the developmentally disabled or being an enthusiastic quick learner with an impeccable work ethic.

3. Professional Skills

• Good oral and written communications skills in English.
• Good behavioral management skills.
• Ability to teach conduct training and classes arrange activities and work effectively and independently.
• Sufficient skills in using Microsoft Office applications email and data entry etc.
• Ability to adapt to the changing needs of participants and respond to unexpected situations.
• Strong attention to detail organizational skills and the ability to multitask to meet deadlines.
• Proficient critical thinking skills in decision making situations good organizational and record keeping skills and good independent judgment.

4. Environmental Conditions

• Must be open to assignments and caseloads.
• Able and willing to perform tasks that may involve lifting 25 lbs) bending and assisting with personal care and mobility needs.
• Must have a reliable vehicle with full car insurance (proof of vehicle insurance) clean DMV record and willing to transport participants in personal vehicle for participants traveling needs.
• Extensive amount of time driving and transporting clients in the community standing and walking.
• Use electronic devices for documentation and notes.

5. Personality Traits:

• Patient caring empathetic with a genuine commitment to enhancing the quality of life for program participants.
• Take initiative energetic reliable multitasks a quick leaner.
• Have a creative innovative open and positive mindset and a Can Do attitude.
• Have great interpersonal skills collaborate with diverse people and maintain a positive uplifting and optimistic work environment.

COMPANY WIDE JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must pass DOJ fingerprintbased background clearance prior to employment.
• Must pass a health screening and TB test prior to employment.
• Must possess a valid drivers license and have a clean driving record.
• Obtain valid CPR and First Aid Certificate within one month of employment.
• Use of mask when recommended/required by local Public Health Department.

BENEFITS:

• 401(k) & matching
• Dental/Vision/Health insurance
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Sign on Bonus/ Referral Bonus Program