Direct Support Professional/ Teaching Counselor

CA CCO; San Jose (CA); Presencial; USD 22.730 - 32.373; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid Training

Paid Vacation (2 Weeks per Year)

Paid Sick Leave (5 Days per Year)

Holiday pay

Kaiser Medical Insurance

MetLife Dental and VSP Vision Insurance

Ongoing Professional Training

Certification Annual Bonus

Monthly Teacher Appreciation Gifts

Free Meals on shift (Day)

Descripción de la vacante

A community-based agency in San Jose is seeking dependable caregivers, also known as Teaching Counselors, to assist adults with developmental disabilities. The role includes teaching daily living skills and providing personal care. Permanent positions are available, with paid training and certification. Employees enjoy benefits such as two weeks of paid vacation, medical and dental insurance, and monthly appreciation gifts. This is a great opportunity for those seeking a fulfilling role in a supportive environment.

Formación

• Must have a valid CA driver's license.
• Minimum 6 months of experience in care provision.
• Able to pass background checks and drug tests.

Responsabilidades

• Teach daily living skills to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Provide sensitive personal care including hygiene.
• Support individuals both in homes and the community.
• Supervise individuals during night shifts.

Conocimientos

Dependability

Responsibility

Caring

Teaching Skills

Educación

High School diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

California Community Opportunities (CCO) is a private, nonprofit San Jose-based agency providing homes and lifelong learning to adults with developmental and physical disabilities. CCO is hiring dependable, responsible, and caring direct care staff also known as caregivers or Teaching Counselors, to work with the individuals we serve. We have permanent (not “on call”) Day and Night positions. We provide extensive, ongoing paid training and 24/7 support as you assist the individuals we serve. You will become certified as a Teaching Counselor within the Family Teaching Model.

Homes [Work Locations] are located in Cupertino, Los Gatos, and San Jose.

Paid Training takes place in our South San Jose office.

Pay

Effective 6/1/22 - $20.00 per hour + $30.00/ Hour Overtime

Shifts Available

• Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm [12 hour daily shift & 36 hours per week]
• Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm [12 hour daily shift & 36 hours per week]
• Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 8:00 pm to 7:00 am [AWAKE POSITION] [11 hour daily shift & 33 hours per week]

Schedules are set, there is no on-call requirement, and shifts never get cancelled or can be altered.

Responsibilities

• Teach daily living skills to individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Provide direct care with sensitivity, this may include personal hygiene.
• Support individuals in their homes and in the community.
• Cleaning of the home and night/sleeping supervision of individuals served. [night position]

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Training
• Paid Vacation [2 Weeks per Year]
• Paid Sick Leave [5 Days per Year]
• Holiday pay
• Kaiser Medical Insurance [Low Cost Employee & Dependent Premiums]
• MetLife Dental and VSP Vision Insurance [Low Cost Employee & Dependent Premiums]
• Ongoing Professional Training
• Certification Annual Bonus [$200 - $300 on first certification to be used towards gift cards]
• Monthly Teacher Appreciation Gifts
• Free Meals on shift [Day]

Minimum Qualifications Needed

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum Experience Needed: 6 months of providing care [can be paid or unpaid experience]
• Proof of valid CA driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass live scan background clearances, drug test, basic physical exam, tuberculosis (TB), and DMV check.

California Community Opportunities (CCO) is a local non-profit 501(c) 3 corporation and an equal opportunity employer.