Specialist II

Immediate Supervisor: Specialist III
Supervision Exercised: Participants, Speicialist I

Summary:

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

Essential Functions:

• 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, assist in having 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 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 Associate Degree is required.
• Experience in working with adults with developmental disabilities.  College course work in social services, psychology or other pertenant course work, 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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