What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Integration Skills Instructor position at Villa Esperanza Services?
Job Description: As a Skills Instructor/Coach, you will be responsible for picking up and driving up to 3 adults with developmental disabilities on a daily basis and providing the participants with guidance regarding community integration, social recreation/leisure skills, shopping in natural environments, money management, personal health and hygiene, use of community resources, community safety, fun community activities and how to utilize public transportation.
Villa's Community Integration Program (CIP) is a community based day program designed to meet the needs of adults living with intellectual/developmental disabilities who have a strong desire to work and would like to continue building their employment related skills through supervised volunteer opportunities, as well as independent living skills training.
Compensation:
- $20.00/hour.
- Sign on bonus of $1,500. **Final candidates who complete this process will also be eligible for a sign on bonus of $1,500 with *$250*payable upon completion of the first 3 months of employment, *$350* payable upon completion of 6 months,*$400* payable upon completion of 9 months, and *$500* payable upon completion of 12 months of employment.
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM (35 hours/week)
Requirements:
- High school or equivalent
- Experience assisting special needs individuals; 1 year.
- Driver’s License. Please be advised that this position will require driving your personal vehicle and proper vehicle insurance therefore all openings require a valid CA Driver's License and 3 years of verifiable driving history.
- Pass a background fingerprinting clearance from DOJ/FBI Community Care Licensing/Dept. of Social Services
- Willing to work in the Thousand Oaks, Camarillo and Simi Valley area.
- Must satisfactorily complete a fingerprinting clearance, physical & TB screenings.
*For entry level positions/direct care staff we are willing to train the right candidate! *
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Working with people with developmental disabilities: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20