Lead Instructor, Temporary

Immediate Supervisor: Supervisor
Supervision Exercised: Participants

Summary:

The Lead Instructor, under the supervision of the Specialist III, is responsible for assisting in carrying out the daily activities of the program.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Direct Supervision of participants enrolled in services.
• Support Participants in achieving their goals.
• Maintain a safe and efficient work environment (i.e. Cleaning Spills/Bathrooms throughout the building)
• Assist in creating and implementing program activities for participants.
• Take Lead/Point Person in the program room in supervisor’s absence.
• Develop, implement, and conduct a variety of outings designed to promote community integration.  Organize weekly and monthly outing schedules to ensure fair rotation of participants.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of weekly and monthly calendar of activities for the program.
• Assist participants in all daily personal hygiene program: hand washing, toileting, including changing of clothing due to accidents
• Assist participants in daily lunch program.
• Assist in daily set up and clean up of program activities.
• Provide input for evaluation reports and individual goal plans for participants (i.e. measurable goals).
• Oversee participants in achieving their goals and maintaining a safe environment while participating in community integration.
• Assist in being a liaison with Supervisor and/or CRP regarding participant progress and identifying problems as they arise.
• Supervise and assist trainees in paid work activities (Pre-Vocational and Vocational Programs Only).
• Complete paperwork for each participant’s activities and assigned program required documentation.
• Coordinate and drive participants on Community Outings.
• Provide flexible lunch and break time coverage as needed.
• Comply with participants’ rights, Community Gatepath program policies and procedures, and quality assurance standards.
• Must comply with applicable CARF accreditation standards, Community Care Licensing, CAL-OSHA, etc.
• Other Duties as assigned

Physical Activity Requirements:

• Ability to physically respond to physically frail persons as needed
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. as needed
• Ability to stand, stoop, and bend – frequently
• Ability to drive agency vehicles (transporting participants to events, etc.)
• Ability to respond to, lift and transfer participants with physical disabilities as needed

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 is required.
• Experience in working with adults with developmental disabilities.  College course work in social services, psychology or other pertinent course work, preferred.

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 in addition to requirements noted above, approved by Program Manager
• Behavioral management/intervention
• Seizure disorders
• Protection and advocacy
• Health maintenance – general nutrition, personal hygiene and toileting
• Diversity
• Confidentiality procedures
• Abuse reporting

Qualifications for Position:

• Positive outlook, enthusiasm, self-motivated and high energy.
• Ability to function as part of a team.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors

 The hourly range for this position is $14.50 - $17.00 DOE.