Adult Services Floater

Immediate Supervisor: Director of Adult Services, with assistance from Dept. Managers
Supervision Exercised: Participants

Summary:

The Adult Services Floater is under the supervision of the Director of Adult Services.  The Floater will be sent by the Director to serve departments, which require urgent support  in carrying out the daily activities and or to support an urgent project or innitiative in the area of Adult Services.  

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Direct supervision of participants enrolled in services.
• Assist in creating and implementing program activities for participants.
• Assist in the development and implementation of individual program goals and writes progress evaluations at specified intervals.
• Assist in daily set up and clean up of program activities.
• Assess the program’s effectiveness in achieving participants’ IPP objectives.
• As required, as a liaison with parents, care providers, funders and regional center case managers regarding participant progress and identifying problems as they arise.
• Oversee participants’ integration into the community adhering to program objectives while maintaining a safe environment.
• Assist participants in all daily personal hygiene program: handwashing, assist, if required, toileting, including changing of clothing due to accidents.
• Assist participants in daily lunch program.
• Assist in maintaining and updating participant database (CRIS).
• Assist in completing charting of each participant’s activities and assigned program required documentation.
• Conduct program activities.
• Comply with participant rights, Community Gatepath and program policies and procedures, and quality assurance standards.
• Must comply with applicable Community Gatepath Safety Policies, CARF accreditation standards, Community Care Licensing, CAL-OSHA, etc.
• Coordinate or provide transportation (drive) for participants to community jobs/volunteer positions/community outings as needed.
• Other duties and urgent projects as assigned.

Physical Activity Requirements:

• Ability to physically respond to physically frail persons - occasionally
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. - occasionally
• Ability to stand, stoop, and bend – frequently
• Ability to drive agency vehicles (transporting participants to events, etc.)

Education/Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and ability is qualifying, unless otherwise specified. A typical way to qualify is:

• Minimum Associate Degree. College course work in social services, psychology or other pertinant course work, preferred.
• Experience in working with adults with developmental disabilities

Licensing Requirements:

• Valid California Driver's License
• CPR Certification/First Aid Training
• Ability to obtain criminal clearance
• Ability to meet all licensing requirements

Training Requirements:

• Required to complete a minimum of ten (10) hours of training or continuing education as directed and approved by the CEO and the CFO
• Behavioral management/intervention
• Seizure disorders
• Protection and advocacy
• Health maintenance – general nutrition, personal hygiene and toileting
• Diversity
• Confidentiality procedures
• Abuse reporting

Application Process:
Send resume with cover letter and position to which you are applying in the subject line to: careers@gatepath.com

OR

Community Gatepath®
ATTN: Human Resources
875 Stanton Road
Burlingame, CA 94010
FAX: (650) 697-5010
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