Educator 1 - Life Skills Educator

Future Transitions; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Future Transitions is seeking an in-home and community-based educator to empower individuals with developmental disabilities in Lancaster and surrounding areas. The role focuses on teaching daily living skills, following individualized plans, and maintaining safety and professionalism.

Candidates should have experience in adaptive or independent living skills, strong communication, and a current CPR/First Aid certification (or be willing to obtain one within 30 days).

Qualifications

• Experience working with persons with Developmental Disabilities.
• Ability to communicate with Consumers and Supervisors; clear, respectful interaction.
• Problem-solving skills applied to service delivery.
• CPR/First Aid certification current or to be completed within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Train or teach children and/or adults with Developmental Disabilities to accomplish daily living skills.
• Follow the Individual Service Plan and support basic-level cases.
• Locate community resources and maintain accurate records and reports.

Skills

Experience with Developmental Disabil

Communication

Problem solving

CPR/First Aid

Job description

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ILS Parenting Part Time to Full Time Social Services Lancaster, CA, US

Salary Range: $19.50 To $21.50 Hourly

Job Description

Non-exempt

Department: Independent Living Skills, Adaptive Skills Training and Parenting

Location: Antelope Valley

Bilingual: Preferred but not required

Requirements: Car, Auto Insurance, Driver’s License, Live Scan criminal background check, DMV report for the past 7 years required for Educators transporting in Kern County and East Los Angeles (DMV printout required yearly). Must be at least 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively, ability to organize, make simple calculations, perform a variety of tasks at one time, manage a change of schedule on occasion, ability to use creativity to teach the Individual Service Plan.

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. Employment is contingent upon the completion of a criminal Live Scan background check (This screening will only be initiated after a conditional offer of employment has been made). Live Scan fees are paid for by the employer at the employer's designated locations.

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.