Adult Day Program Instructor & Life Skills Coach

AbilityPath

Burlingame (CA)

On-site

USD 33,000 - 34,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks PTO + 10 holidays
Medical, dental, and vision from day 1
401(k) with employer match
Educational reimbursement

Job summary

AbilityPath in the Bay Area is looking for a Direct Support Professional to join our Adult Day Program as a Community & Site Program Instructor. You’ll lead group activities on-site and in the community, coaching adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities to build skills, confidence, and independence.

This full-time role offers a 6- or 8-hour shifts between 8:30am and 5:00pm, with locations including Palo Alto, Burlingame, and Daly City, and a pay rate of $24–$25 per hour based on

Qualifications

  • 1+ years of work or volunteer experience supporting adults with disabilities.
  • Associate degree, or working toward one.

Responsibilities

  • Coach life skills through one-on-one and group sessions.
  • Lead community volunteering and outings to parks, museums, and events.
  • Support health and wellness activities and promote healthy habits.
  • Design learning sessions on topics like current events, basic academics, technology, and social skills.
  • Build job readiness through pre-vocational training and workplace etiquette.
  • Foster creative expression with art and music activities.
  • Track progress and update plans with clients and families.

Skills

Experience with adults with disabl

Education

Associate degree or working toward one

Job description

AbilityPath in the Bay Area is looking for a Direct Support Professional to join our Adult Day Program as a Community & Site Program Instructor. You’ll lead group activities on-site and in the community, coaching adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities to build skills, confidence, and independence.

This full-time role offers a 6- or 8-hour shifts between 8:30am and 5:00pm, with locations including Palo Alto, Burlingame, and Daly City, and a pay rate of $24–$25 per hour based on

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