Direct Service Professional

Kainos is an Equal Opportunity Employer

DAYS and HOURS:

WHO WE ARE:

Kainos Home and Training Center is an established and well-respected Redwood City non-profit that has been serving adults with developmental disabilities since 1974. Our mission is to assist adults with developmental disabilities in reaching their full potential while helping them become active, contributing members of the community. Kainos provides quality residential, vocational and support services, forming an integrated network of training opportunities.

 

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

You have a passion for social services. You have experience working with people who have developmental disabilities. You need to be hands on with your program, clients and staff at all times. You enjoy heading a dynamic team. You are a creative thinker, a passionate leader, and have the organization skills required to keep on top of the many moving parts of this position. Overnight shifts are required.

Summary: 

The Living Skills Instructor will work both independently and collaboratively as part of the residential team to provide high quality services to adults with developmental disabilities. This position utilizes person-centered practices to ensure each resident is as independent as possible, while providing the guidance, modeling, advocacy, and support necessary for clients to meet their goals.   This position may require working mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide individualized instruction to residents in all skills of daily living (Areas of instruction include, but are not limited to: personal hygiene, dressing, communication, financial management, cooking, shopping, and healthcare management)
• Transport and supervise residents in community activities
• Assist in the implementation of daily household routines
• Complete documentation on a daily and monthly basis
• Support individuals through behavioral and/or interpersonal conflicts through coaching support; supporting them with addressing issues independently
• Become aware of each client and their physical, mental, emotional and medical needs
• Support individuals in advocating for themselves in their everyday lives through informed choices and planning
• Provide positive role modeling at all times
• Demonstrate positive, person-centered engagement at all times
• Develop effective plans for teaching independent living skills (i.e. task analysis, side by side assistance model, etc)
• Support individuals to identify “age appropriate” leisure and recreational activities as they choose how to spend their free time
• Ensure an understanding of, and comply with, all Kainos’ policies and procedures
• Maintain the confidentiality of staff and clients within Kainos at all times
• Drive residents to outside appointments and medical appointments in addition to providing transportation for shopping and/or to and from leisure plans
• Attend staff meetings, in-service meetings and trainings as required by manager
• Willing to meet personal care needs if necessary, including bathing, cleaning bodily fluids, etc.
• Take necessary Direct Service Professional training and/or tests within the 1st and 2nd year(s) of employment.
• Ensure alignment with GGRC and CCL requirements and regulations
• Work to ensure the safety of residents at all times
• Dispense medications when assigned and accurately document medication log
• Run drills (i.e. fire, earthquake, etc) as assigned by manager and accurately document them in the log
• Report any safety, housing, staff or client issues to manager immediately
• Ensure that you are representing Kainos positively and professionally at all times, including engaging with stakeholders
• Assist residents with personal hygiene and grooming
• Work with the team to safely transfer non-ambulatory clients using gait belts, Hoyer lift and two person lifts.
• Report any safety, housing, staff or client issues to manager immediately
• Ensure that you are representing Kainos positively and professionally at all times, including engaging with stakeholders
• Refer questions on client information and updates to the manager when speaking with families and other stakeholders
• Work respectfully and collaboratively with all Kainos staff members
• Perform caregiving tasks as needed
• Be willing to work with aging residents including residents with dementia
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:  

• High School diploma required, BA/BS strongly preferred
• Experience with developmental disabilities preferred
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently
• Must be dependable, reliable and able to be flexible with schedule
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, ability to problem solve, excellent listening skills, good communication skills and the ability to multitask.
• Valid CDL, clean driving record
• California Department of Justice and FBI fingerprint clearances

PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to remain standing or walking as needed.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, twist, push and pull repetitively as needed.
• Ability to remain seated for a period up to 4 hours.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs occasionally with assistance.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

• Authorized by the American Red Cross or similar agency to teach and certify staff in First Aid and CPR.
• Be able to pass a physical examination and TB test.
• Have a clean driving record and criminal record.
• Be cleared to drive Kainos vehicles.