Educator 1 - Life Skills Educator

Future Transitions; Chatsworth (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Future Transitions in Chatsworth, CA is seeking a part-time to full-time Social Services role to provide in-home and community support for individuals with Developmental Disabilities. The position emphasizes instruction in daily living skills and adherence to an Individual Service Plan.

A driver’s license, car, and background check are required, with CPR/First Aid certification preferred or to be completed within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with persons with Developmental Disabilities.
• Ability to communicate with Consumers and Supervisors, ability to problem solve.
• CPR/First Aid certification for adults and children (or to be completed within 30 days of hire).
• Minimum one year experience preferred or education in the field working with persons with Developmental Disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Train or teach children and/or adults with Developmental Disabilities to accomplish daily living skills in the home and in the community.
• Follow Individual Service Plan and work basic-level cases.
• Provide training in areas such as toilet training, hygiene and grooming, travel training, and social skills development.
• Locate community resources, complete hours, maintain records, and submit reports.
• Identify and report possible abuse/neglect.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Creativity

Punctuality/Reliability

Team collaboration

Education

Experience in field or related education

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Part Time to Full Time Social Services Chatsworth, CA, US

Salary Range: $19.50 To $21.50 Hourly

Department: Independent Living Skills, Adaptive Skills Training and Parenting

Bilingual: Preferred but not required

Requirements: Car, Auto Insurance, Driver’s License, Background check, DMV report for the past 7 years for Educators transporting in Kern County. (DMV printout required yearly). Must be 18 + years of age.

Pay Range: $19.50 - $21.50 hourly

Job Summary

Perform services (In-home and community) teaching consumers with Developmental Disabilities.

Job Duties

Train or teach children and/or adults with Developmental Disabilities to accomplish daily living skills in the home and in the community. Follow Individual Service Plan, work basic-level cases and provide training in the following areas, but not limited to: toilet training, hygiene and grooming, travel training and social skills development. Locate community resources, complete all hours assigned, maintain accurate records, submit all reports as needed, identify and report possible abuse/neglect.

Skills and Educational Requirements

Must have experience working with persons with Developmental Disabilities. Ability to communicate with Consumers and Supervisors, ability to problem solve. Current CPR/First Aid certification for adults and children (or to be completed within 30 days of hire). Ability to use creativity in following the Service Plan. Minimum one year experience preferred or education in the field working with persons with Developmental Disabilities. Experience in Adaptive Skills Training or Independent Living Skills. Must be able to maintain appropriate boundaries with Consumers and their families.

Working in client homes, visits to schools, social settings, grocery stores, Mall, SSI, DMV, banks, etc.

Other

• a. Current CPR and First Aid Certification for adults and children.
• b. Cell phone with data plan and app capabilities.
• c. Successful completion of Live Scan criminal background check through fingerprint clearance. Employment will be contingent upon the background check results.
• d. The willingness and ability to perform all the essential functions of the job.
• e. The ability to work collaboratively with consumers and co-workers.
• f. An employment record of punctuality, good work attendance and reliability.
• g. You must complete an I-9 and show valid proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.