Family Teaching Couples

CA CCO; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 103,500 - 126,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free housing and utilities

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Annual retention bonus

Opportunity for training and certification

Job summary

A leading care organization in San Jose, California, is seeking a Family Teaching Couple to provide direct care for adults with developmental disabilities. This role involves creating a safe and enriching environment while pursuing quality of life improvements for those served. Compensation includes free housing and utilities, health benefits, and an annual salary of $115,000 per couple. A commitment to quality lives, flexibility, and strong communication skills are essential. Join this rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of experience in caregiving or working with individuals with disabilities.
• Must possess a valid CA driver’s license.
• Ability to attend a two-week paid training in San Jose, California.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for adults with disabilities in a family-style living environment.
• Maintain CCO’s Ten Quality of Life Outcomes for individuals.
• Manage four staff members and provide training and oversight.

Skills

Flexibility

Patient

Active listening skills

Strong verbal/written communication skills

Planning and time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Housing and Pay: Free housing, utilities all paid for by CCO and paid meals on shift, plus hourly wage for 50 hours week

Pay- Effective 6/1/22

($20/HR + $30/OT - $23.33 average hourly rate)
Base Annual Salary: $115,000 per couple or $57,500 each

Job Description

All CCO programming is designed to support adults with developmental disabilities in leading safe, successful, enriching lives in their local communities and in their own homes. As a Family Teaching Couple with CCO, you will play an integral part in providing a family unit while introducing new experiences and learning opportunities to the individuals we serve. We strive to provide the adults of CCO with a purposeful and meaningful life.

Responsibilities

• Live on-site next door to individuals in a CCO duplex and provide direct care for 3 adults with disabilities while creating a safe and enriching family-style living environment
• Provide high-quality care and teaching in the home, day program, and community
• Plan, participate and provide family and community opportunities for individuals to engage in their community or home for both educational and personal interest
• Increase independence and daily living skills, social engagement, and meaningful community involvement
• Maintain CCO’s Ten Quality of Life Outcomes for all individuals in all aspects of their lives
• Collaborate with CCO’s interdisciplinary and clinical team
• Report quarterly progress using CCO’s online case management system
• Manage four staff members, providing training and oversight of care standards, handling personnel issues, and giving constructive feedback
• Daily/weekly/monthly data tracking on all health and care items, behavior, teaching/participation plans, property and home systems
• Use problem-solving approaches to help support and teach individuals skills while assisting with behavioral support and provide crisis intervention when necessary
• Manage home and individual purchases, financial records and household budgeting
• Maintain contact and communication with legal guardians, regional center and CCO administration to support medical and behavioral strategies and progress
• Assist with daily transportation needs and overall household upkeep
• Remain on-call at all times for the home, in case of emergencies
• Comply with state, federal, and agency regulations

Benefits

• Ability to bring your children to work with you and incorporate them into the daily lives of the individuals served
• Hourly wage and overtime rate for each shift worked, guaranteed 50 hours per week
• Fully-paid housing and living expenses, including: rent, utilities, and a monthly household budget
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, CalSavers plan, life insurance, paid vacation, and sick leave
• Annual retention bonus
• Opportunity to certify in the Family Teaching Model and earn annual rewards
• Complimentary meals while on shift
• Company vehicle to transport individuals served

Requirements

• Commitment to quality lives for individuals
• Sharp focus on interests of individuals served
• Flexibility, patience, active listening skills
• Success working individually and as part of a team
• Strong verbal/written communication skills; ability to effectively give and accept feedback
• Planning, prioritizing, time management, and follow up skills
• Ability to multi-task and be effective in high-pressure situations
• Understanding of individual rights concerning privacy, and the ability to balance individual rights with staff need to know
• Be at least 21 years of age or older
• 6 months of experience in caregiving or working with individuals with disabilities
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must possess a valid CA driver’s license
• Ability to pass an extensive criminal record and background clearance
• Must pass a drug test and physical
• Be in a committed relationship with a partner for longer than 1 year
• Flexibility and willingness to work a wide array of hours, which includes days, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Ability to attend a two-week paid training in San Jose, California

EACH INDIVIDUAL MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE ONLINE APPLICATION

COUPLES CANNOT APPLY USING THE SAME APPLICATION.