SUMMARY: Under the supervision of program management, the Integration Assistant will provide community-based instruction and personal care to persons with disabilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED, with a preference for persons who have experience working in day or residential programs serving persons with disabilities.
2. Language Ability: Must possess the ability to read, write, and understand English. Strong oral and written communication skills are essential. Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions from supervisors.
3. Math Ability: Knowledge of and ability to work with basic mathematical concepts.
4. Computer Skills: Must have working knowledge of personal computers (highly desirable).
5. Driving Skills: Must possess a valid CDL and have a clean driving record.
COMPETENCIES:
* Is punctual and dependable.
* Provides excellent internal and external customer service.
* Works in an ethical and professional manner.
* Has strong interpersonal skills, including responding well to supervision.
* Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
* Demonstrates respect and sensitivity to diversity.
* Possesses general knowledge of developmental and physical disabilities; individual/group instruction techniques; behavioral and medical knowledge related to disabilities such as seizure activity; correct lifting, positioning, and transferring techniques; behavior modification techniques; documentation procedures; and remains calm in high-stress situations.
* Maintains First Aid/CPR certifications and meets California Community Care Licensing standards.
DUTIES:
1. Provide community-based group (1:3) daily instruction based on individual consumer ISP's - Individual Service Plan.
2. Record data daily regarding consumers' progress.
3. Maintain communication with Program Manager, Instructor, and/or Program Assistant.
4. Ensure consumers' health and safety needs are met both in the facility and in the community.
5. Assist with behavioral modification as specified in consumer ISP.
6. Provide input to supervisors for developing individualized program objectives.
7. Provide personal care including toileting as needed.
8. Promote and maintain a teamwork-oriented environment.
9. Attend training and staff meetings.
10. Maintain equipment as needed.
11. Provide transportation to consumers daily.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
While performing these duties, the employee must regularly:
* Stand, stretch, twist, and reach with hands and arms for prolonged periods.
* Lift 50 lbs or more.
* Use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
* Talk and hear.
Frequently, the employee must:
* Stand, walk, climb, balance, and drive.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus for driving, reading, writing, or monitoring activities.
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