Active Day Program Instructor for Adults with DD

People Creating Success; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Cell phone stipend

Health care benefits

PTO

Job summary

People Creating Success in Newbury Park, CA is seeking a Day Program Instructor to support adults with developmental disabilities in health, wellness, and daily living activities. The role offers both full- and part-time schedules with a $20.60 hourly wage, a $10/month cell phone stipend, and a $1000 sign-on bonus paid in two installments.

You will lead exercise classes, yoga, cooking classes, and health education, using a person-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Behavioral support and de-escalation: support individuals through heightened emotional responses, complex behaviors, and sensory overload using proactive redirection and calming techniques.
• Emotional regulation: recognize early signs of stress or escalation and guide individuals through personalized self-regulation strategies.
• Documentation & reporting: maintain accurate, timely, and detailed shift logs and progress notes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support participants in health and wellness activities such as exercise classes with certified trainers.
• Lead yoga sessions with certified instructors.
• Conduct cooking classes focused on nutrition.
• Provide health education and promote healthy eating habits.
• Assist with community outings using company vans or public transportation.
• Collaborate with participants on a personalized curriculum tailored to each participant's goals.

Skills

Compassionate

Person-centered

Encouraging

Driver's license

CPR First Aid

Job description

People Creating Success in Newbury Park, CA is seeking a Day Program Instructor to support adults with developmental disabilities in health, wellness, and daily living activities. The role offers both full- and part-time schedules with a $20.60 hourly wage, a $10/month cell phone stipend, and a $1000 sign-on bonus paid in two installments.

You will lead exercise classes, yoga, cooking classes, and health education, using a person-centered approach.