Program Instructor

Summary

At Creative Minds our mission is to assist individuals with developmental disabilities be as Independent as possible. We currently have a few positions open for our Tailored Day Program Instructor (TDPI). This position will provide services on our campus, in the community, and where alternative services can be provided.

ALL applicants must have their own reliable vehicle and present proof of vehicle insurance.

TDPI Essential Duties and Responsibilities are:

Under the direction of the Program Director and Supervisor, core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Support consumers in meeting the objectives outlined in their individual service plans.
• Review consumers’ initial assessment and individual program plan.
• Provide consumers with the supports necessary to meet their goals and objectives.
• Monitor consumers’ safety in the facility and in the community.
• Teach and develop lesson plans for consumers based on the consumers’ individual service plans.
• Plan and prepare weekly classes and activity schedules including community integration opportunities.
• Plan individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills such as learning to listen to instructions, interact and socialize with others, and using activity equipment.
• Provide data collection related to individual consumers that reflect progress, problems, solutions and other pertinent data by maintaining and updating the monthly progress logs and daily case notes.
• Attend initial orientation, all in-service trainings and staff meetings.
• Keep working areas clean and organized.
• Maintain all equipment and materials assigned.
• Transport consumers to and from their homes and community outing activities.
• Assist consumers with meals and refreshments during their lunch and as needed in the facility and during community outings.

Pay : $19.00/hr

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TDPI position responsibilities:

Position requires the following:

• Must have a Valid California driver's license
• Must have a clean driving record
• Must have a reliable vehicle to transport consumers
• Must pass pre-employment and maintain a clean criminal background screening / fingerprint clearance while employed
• Must pass health screening and TB testing
• First aid and CPR certification (training is provided by employer)

Other Skills:

• Possession of technical knowledge, critical thinking skills, communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, outgoing, and customer service oriented.
• Remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
• Friendly, courteous, service-oriented, flexible and enjoy working with a variety of staff.
• Detail-oriented and work effectively under pressure while meeting all applicable deadlines.
• Recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve routine problems.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.

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; walk; utilize fine motor skills to handle, feel, reach and lift. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of what an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Employment At-Will:

Employment with the Company is entered into voluntarily and both you and the Company are free to end the employment relationship at any time, for any or no reason, with or without cause or advance notice so long as there is no violation of applicable federal or state law.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have working with individuals with developmental disabilities?
• Please list all languages you are proficient in.
• What is your availability to work? Please indicate days of the week and specific hours.
• Do you have a valid CA driver's license?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Van Nuys, CA 91401 (Required)

Work Location: In person