Inclusive Care Educator & Participant Advocate

Embrace Day Program, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Embrace Day Program, Inc. seeks an Educator to provide direct support and supervision for participants in on-site and off-site activities.

You will work under the Lead Staff and Program Director, fostering self-determination, implementing positive programming, and maintaining participant confidentiality. You will assist in developing activity schedules, coordinating with IPP/ISP, and supporting participants in accessing community services.

Formación

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum six months' experience providing direct support to intellectually disabled adults.
• Ability to work as part of a professional team and represent the company.

Responsabilidades

• Establishes and maintains a supportive relationship with participants.
• Fosters maximum self-determination for participants.
• Provides continuous supervision to ensure safety and wellbeing.
• Implements positive programming to help participants enjoy life and thrive.
• Applies behavior support strategies to minimize risks.
• Assists participants in developing activity schedules aligned with IPP and ISP.
• Assists access to community services to enable participation in inclusive activities.
• Uses alternative communication strategies and responds to crises on-site and in the community.
• Communicates with Lead Staff/Program Director about participant issues and safety.
• Maintains participant confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
• Documents progress and prepares reports toward ISP goals.
• Attends meetings and participates in program evaluations.
• Prepares incident and abuse reports as required by Title 17/22.
• Performs first aid/CPR and other emergency services as needed.
• Lifts/transfers participants and assists with transfers when necessary.
• Assists participants in cash management per safeguards and promotes independence.
• Supports participants in learning emergency procedures (earthquakes, fires, disasters).
• Responds to emergencies while on duty and represents the company professionally.
• Familiar with Title 22 and Regional Center requirements and Final Rules.

Conocimientos

Teamwork

Communication

18+ years

Educación

High School Diploma

Direct support experience (6 months)

Descripción del empleo

Embrace Day Program, Inc. seeks an Educator to provide direct support and supervision for participants in on-site and off-site activities.

You will work under the Lead Staff and Program Director, fostering self-determination, implementing positive programming, and maintaining participant confidentiality. You will assist in developing activity schedules, coordinating with IPP/ISP, and supporting participants in accessing community services.