Instructional Assistant

SUMMARY: Works under direct supervision of program management to provide functional skills training and personal care to disabled customers.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED with a preference given to persons who have experience working in day or residential programs serving persons with disabilities.

(Highly desirable) Driving Skills: Must possess a valid CDL and clean driving record.

• Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated, or willing to get vaccinated. - If not vaccinated, must test weekly until fully vaccinated
• Is punctual and dependable
• Provides excellent internal and external customer service
• Must work in an ethical and professional manner
• Has strong interpersonal skills that include responding well to supervision
• Must be able to work collaboratively
• Must be able to work independently
• Must demonstrate respect and sensitivity to diversity
• Must possess general knowledge of developmental and physical disabilities; individual/group instruction techniques, behavioral and medical knowledge associated with given disabilities such as seizure activity, practice of correct lifting, positioning and transferring techniques, behavior modification techniques, documentation procedures and have ability to remain calm in high stress situations
• Must maintain First Aid/CPR certificates and be able to meet California Community Care Licensing personnel standards