Adult Day Program Aide/Job Coach

Help For Brain Injured Children, Inc.; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 25,485; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching up to 3% of salary

Life Insurance

On the Job Training

Job summary

Help For Brain Injured Children, Inc. is seeking an Adult Day Program Aide/Job Coach in Whittier, California. This full-time position involves the supervision and assistance of consumers with multiple disabilities. Key responsibilities include engaging clients in daily activities, providing personal care, and working collaboratively with the Program Director. Qualifications include a high school diploma and the ability to assist clients physically. Compensation ranges from $17.00 to $18.50 per hour, with benefits such as a 401k match and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Must hold a valid California State Driver’s License.
• Must receive TB clearance and satisfactory Health screening.
• Must receive background clearance via LIVE SCAN fingerprinting.
• Experience with individuals with multiple disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report to Lead Assistant and/or Program Director daily.
• Supervise consumers in daily living activities.
• Assist consumers during meals and activities.
• Engage consumers actively throughout the day.

Skills

Supervision of clients

Physical assistance with clients

Behavior intervention

Client engagement

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or coursework in related field

Job description

Future Opening: Adult Day Program Aide/Job Coach

Full Time • Whittier

• 401k Matching up to 3% of salary
• Life Insurance
• On the Job Training

POSITION: Adult Day Program Aide / Job Coach

Reports To: Program Director

Classification: Hourly; Non Exempt

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older
• Must hold a valid California State Driver’s License (for transporting clients in our vans)
• Must receive TB clearance and satisfactory Health screening prior to first day of employment
• Must receive satisfactory background clearance via LIVE SCAN fingerprinting and documentation of criminal record statute prior to first day of employment
• High School Diploma or equivalent documentation of education background must be provided

Duties and Responsibilities

• Report daily to Lead Assistant and/or Program Director
• Work with and supervise assigned consumers (up to three consumers)
• Supervise and/or assist consumers in toileting, diapering, dressing, grooming, bathing and other hygiene and activities of daily living as deemed appropriate. If consumer is not toilet trained you will be required to actively assist them in changing
• Consumers may need help during lunch and snack including, but not limited to, active assisted feeding, food preparation and clean up
• Modifications/adaptations to methods may be necessary to achieve a desired behavior for consumer’s benefit
• Collaboration with Behavior Intervention Specialist on an as-needed basis to address specific consumer needs
• Ability to become certified in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, as scheduled by organization
• Ability to intervene in consumer behaviors appropriately, as directed
• Attend employee in-services, meetings and professional developments as scheduled
• Must actively monitor (line-of-sight) consumer(s) at all times; must have the ability to “chase” consumer in the event of eloping/fleeing.
• Physical ability to push, pull, bend, stoop, squat, sit and stand as needed for proper engagement of the client (up to 25 lbs.)
• Physical ability to assist client in standing or sitting in a chair or on the floor (holding/carrying client up to 75 lbs. with help of other staff member.)
• Actively engage the consumer at all times throughout the day.
• Complete related paperwork/documentation as directed
• Ability to properly use verbal praise and behavior reinforcement(s)
• Other related duties as directed

Other

• Experience working with individuals with multiple disabilities a plus
• Experience working with Assisted Living clients a plus
• Bachelor’s degree or some college course work in a related field a plus

Compensation: $17.00 - $18.50 per hour