Community Guide, Community Day Services

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 19 - 22

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Join theBuildAbilityTeam as a Community Guide

Are you someone who finds joy in assisting others in reaching their goals Do you prefer being out in the community rather than confined to a desk Currently were on the lookout for Community Guides to lend support to participants in our Community Integration Program

Why work with us:

Meaningful Mission:Be a part of a team thats transforming lives and empowering individuals within the community. Our mission is to carve out a space for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities encouraging them to envision a life without limitations and then guiding them toward turning that vision into a reality.
Inclusive Environment:Join an organization that values diversity anti-racism and inclusion in all aspects of our work.
Comprehensive Benefits:Enjoy competitive compensation starting at $19.00 - $22.00/hour along with a generous benefits package.
If our values align with yours then this opportunity is tailor-made for you!

Our Community Day Services:

This is our 100% community-based day program serving adults withdevelopmental disabilities. This program focuses on pre-vocational skills safe use of public transportation social skills practice and exploration of individual interests.

As a Community Guide you will be responsible for:

Meeting participants at a community hub each morning and facilitating the scheduled activities for the day including the use of public transportation.
Providing opportunities for the participants to develop socialization/interpersonal communication skills and practice self-regulation/coping techniques.
Providing hands-on training observation and evaluation of the participants pre-vocational skills and finding educational opportunities or classes to assist with further development.
Advocating for participants inclusion in the community and empowering them to exercise their rights.
Using BuildAbilitys digital program to log the individuals progress and performance.

Schedule:

Part-time (27 hours a week)
Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Work location:

Reseda

Compensation:

Starting at $19.00 - $22.00/hour (depending on prior experience and qualifications)

Benefits:

Paid Sick Time (56 hours)
Mileage Reimbursement and Paid Travel Time
Employee Assistance Program
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
Opportunity for Career Advancement

Required Qualifications:

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with individuals with disabilities their family members employers and others in a positive and constructive manner.
High school diploma or GED.
Must pass a DOJ Live Scan fingerprinting background clearance.
Valid California Drivers License automobile insurance and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Fluent in Spanish.
Cultural awareness and adaptability.
Familiarity with the Los Angeles Metro system (MetroGo app route planning etc.).
Crisis management skills.
Prior experience supporting individuals with disabilities. If you dont have experience we will provide on-the-job training. Some of our best staff did not have experience prior to being hired at BuildAbility!

BuildAbility is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to anti-racism diversity and inclusion in our workplace environment stakeholder engagement and participant support.We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Join theBuildAbilityTeam as a Community GuideAre you someone who finds joy in assisting others in reaching their goals Do you prefer being out in the community rather than confined to a desk Currently were on the lookout for Community Guides to lend support to participants in our Community Integrati...