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 give to persons who have experience working in day or residential programs serving persons with disabilities.
Language Ability: Must possess ability to read, write and understand English. Strong oral and written communication skills are a must. Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions from supervisor.
Math Ability: Knowledge and ability to work with basic mathematical concepts.
Computer Skills: Must have working knowledge of personal computers. (Highly desirable)
Driving Skills: Must possess a valid CDL and have clean driving record.

COMPETANCIES:

• 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

DUTIES:

• Provides group and one-to-one instruction daily
• Provide direct personal care (including bathroom duties) as needed
• Assist in application of behavioral management techniques as specified in instructional plans
• Record data daily regarding customer's progress towards meeting ISP objectives
• Maintain classroom equipment
• Provide general clean-up for facility
• Assist with and meet Community Care Licensing regulations (Title 1722)
• Develop and maintain good rapport with customers, staff, and stakeholders
• Provide customer transportation before, during and after program
• Provide input to supervisor(s) regarding the development of individualized service plan objectives
• Participate in customer meetings as needed
• Attend required agency meetings and training as requested by Program Manager or designee
• Perform other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to:

• Stand, stretch, twist and reach with hands and arms for prolonged periods of time
• Lift 50 lbs or more
• Use hands to finger, to handle or to feel
• To talk and to hear others

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to:

• Stand, walk, climb, balance and to drive

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust to focus requirements as required in driving, reading, writing, or monitoring floor activity.