Program Instructor

Program Instuctor- 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 is a very rewarding job that 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 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: $19.25 /hour

Experience:

· developmental disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)

· teaching, formal or informal: 1 year (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

· Personal protective equipment provided or required

· Social distancing guidelines in place

· Virtual meetings

· Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Partners for Potential, inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.25 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Outdoor work

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)

Ability to Commute:

• Santa Clarita, CA (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: On the road