Specialist I

Immediate Supervisor: Specialist II
Supervision Exercised: Participants

Summary:

The Specialist I is responsible for assisting in carrying out the daily activities of the program.   

Essential Functions:

• Support trainees in achieving their goals while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
• Responsible for executing program plan under the direction of the supervisor.
• Assist in conducting daily program activities for participants (promote and endorse socialization skills and fine and gross motor skills).
• Assist participants in all daily personal hygiene program: handwashing, 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.
• Assist in providing input for evaluation reports and individual goal plans for participants.
• Assist in participants’ integration into the community adhering to program objectives while maintaining a safe environment.
• Comply with participant rights, Community Gatepath program policies and procedures, and quality assurance standards.
• Must comply with applicable CARF accreditation standards, Community Care Licensing, CAL-OSHA, etc.
• As needed, instruction and coordination activities both within the facility or in the community as appropriate to the program design and goals.
• Other duties 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:

• Minimum high school completion required.
• One (1) year experience working with adults with  developmental disabilities preferred.
• Positive outlook, enthusiasm, self-motivated and high energy.
• Ability to function as part of a team.  

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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