Bilingual Clinical Instructor (Spanish)

At the heart of our diverse community lies the Center for Caregiver Advancement (CCA). As California's foremost beacon of providing quality training programs for long-term care workers, we ardently foster an environment where every caregiver, regardless of background, feels embraced and empowered. Rooted in values of inclusivity and equity, our mission is to build the workforce of highly trained caregivers that many Californians can’t live without.

Every day for the next 15 years, 10,000 turn 65. This transition not only signifies a new chapter in their lives but also emphasizes the profound need to nurture and grow our long-term care workforce, ensuring we rise compassionately to the occasion. Recognizing that a significant portion of our devoted direct care workers come from varied ethnicities and international origins, we are poised to meet these emerging needs, ensuring our caregivers are fully equipped to provide the utmost care.

Nestled within CCA the Home Care Program. This initiative stands as a testament to the power of collaboration and unity. Rooted in partnership, skilled nursing facility employers collaborate with SEIU Local 2015, creating a labor-management partnership founded on quality training. Together, our focus remains unwavering: to support training programs for workers across approximately 80 facilities statewide. Beyond training, we aim to ignite passions, foster dreams, and lay foundations for brighter futures. With classes and certifications, we ensure every caregiver is equipped with the tools to excel in their invaluable role.

Position Summary: Instructors teach to adult learners on a variety of topics relevant to the long- term care industry, including theory and practical skills necessary for quality caregiving in the home. In-person instruction may take place in a non-traditional classroom setting (i.e., banquet halls, church rectory rooms, park facilities) and online instruction takes place via Zoom. CCA provides instructors with the training curriculum and materials to support student learning, including a participant guide, trainer’s guide and PowerPoint slides. On occasion, the instructor may contribute to curriculum development and support with updating supplementary materials as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops and contributes to training curriculum, lesson plans, syllabus, competency checks, assignments, learning goals, and assessments to measure student performance.
• Teaches the training curriculum in (instruction is provided inEnglish/Spanishand creates an environment that facilitates student learning and achievement.
• Adheres to the information and structure provided in the Trainer’s Guide, as standardization across all classes is key to the training program’s success.
• Utilizes evidence-based teaching and learning strategies for instruction (i.e., provide explicit instruction, guided practice, skill reiteration, independently and collaboratively create lesson plans and related assessments, select and develop instructional materials that align with standards of success).
• Counsels and motivates students regarding classroom experience, course retention, acquisition of new skills, barriers to entry and/or study habits.
• Coordinates with class coordinators and other staff as necessary to resolve issues affecting student training and retention.
• Maintains classroom environment (behavior and surroundings) conducive to learning.
• Takes student attendance and reviews weekly assignments
• Maintains electronic records of student progress and updates student progress in our database on a daily basis and gathers and reports accurate data for each class, including pre- course and post-course assessment results, satisfaction survey results, instructor evaluations, etc.
• Administers competency checks, remediation, and tutorial sessions.
• Conducts weekly retention calls, texts, or emails to ensure student participation.
• Cultivates and maintains a climate free of harassment and intimidation that supports a respectful environment for instructors, staff, and students to work and learn.
• Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate professional behavior.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education or health-related fields.
• Must be a licensed or trained clinician with direct patient care experience in a clinical setting.
• Prior teaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability to teach adult learners in an engaging manner.
• Bilingual English-Spanish with ability to instruct in both languages required.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, Google Drive, and Zoom. • Must be detail oriented.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ability, and ethnic backgrounds of adult learners.
• Must be able to counsel and coach students.
• Commitment to professional growth and development as well as continued improvement of teaching.
• Ability to work independently and within a team setting.
• Ability to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends.
• Ability and willingness to travel to instruct classes.
• Ability to communicate with others and exchange accurate information.
• Ability to interact and communicate courteously and tactfully with managers, co-workers, students, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a team environment, use tact, diplomacy, and exhibit problem solving skills, as well as multi-task and work well under pressure.
• Possession of valid CA Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Strong commitment to social and economic justice.
• Commitment to the goals, mission, and values of CCA.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $72,800 - $78,000

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Day shifts
• Flexed schedule Tuesday through Friday evenings
• Saturday mornings with occasion split shift

Work Location: Remote in Los Angeles, CA 90059

*Travel to the Los Angeles area for in-person meetings will be required between 2-8 times during the year