Community Guide — Day Services & Social Impact

BuildAbility; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Time

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid Travel Time

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Career Advancement opportunities

Job summary

BuildAbility is seeking a Community Guide to support adults with developmental disabilities in a 100% community-based day program in North Hollywood. You’ll meet participants each morning and guide daily activities, including safe use of public transportation.

The role emphasizes building social skills, self‑regulation, and pre‑vocational training through hands‑on coaching and observation, with progress logged in BuildAbility’s digital program. Part‑time hours and competitive pay apply.

Qualifications

• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must pass a DOJ Live Scan fingerprinting background clearance.
• Proof of a passing physical exam and TB clearance.
• Valid Driver’s License, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Meeting participants at a community hub each morning, and facilitating the scheduled activities for the day, including the use of public transportation.
• Providing opportunities for the participants to develop socialization/interpersonal communication skills and practice self‑regulation/coping techniques.
• Providing hands-on training, observation, and evaluation of the participant’s pre‑vocational skills, and finding educational opportunities or classes to assist with further development.
• Advocating for participants’ inclusion in the community and empowering them to exercise their rights.
• Using BuildAbility’s digital program to log the individual’s progress and performance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Eligibility to work in US

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Live Scan background check

Job description

BuildAbility is seeking a Community Guide to support adults with developmental disabilities in a 100% community-based day program in North Hollywood. You’ll meet participants each morning and guide daily activities, including safe use of public transportation.

The role emphasizes building social skills, self‑regulation, and pre‑vocational training through hands‑on coaching and observation, with progress logged in BuildAbility’s digital program. Part‑time hours and competitive pay apply.