Independent Living Instructor

DABS Inc.; Buena Park (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

DABS Inc provides life skills training to adults with developmental disabilities across California, including Placentia, Buena Park and Yorba Linda areas. This part-time caregiver role supports daily living activities and helps clients build independent living skills within a supportive team.

You will assist with light housekeeping, meals, errands, personal hygiene, and accompany clients on outings. CPR and TB testing are required or provided, and transportation to assignments is expected.

Qualifications

• CPR certification and TB test required or provided by employer
• Reliable transportation to and from work required
• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Aid consumers with everyday activities including light housekeeping, meal prep, errands, and personal hygiene routines
• Assist with medication administration as needed
• Take consumers on outings
• Track and document changes in clients’ status
• Work with a team of internal and external professionals

Skills

Reliable Transportation

Experience with developmental disabili

Communication skills

Education

CPR Certification

TB Test

Valid driver’s license

Job description

DABS Inc provides comprehensive life skills training to adults with developmental disabilities, especially those experiencing placement challenges across California. We develop placement opportunities in order to help clients achieve a dignified experience of living and thriving within a network of community support and outreach.

Our life skills training enables our clients to reach their goals, create lasting and meaningful relationships, and to gain access to opportunities for learning and community outreach. With guidance, our clients are able to make their own informed decisions based on their own needs and wishes without threatening nor restricting their independence.

What You Will Do

• Aid Consumers with everyday activities that include light housekeeping, meal preparation, running errands, and helping to create or provide personal hygiene routines.
• Assisting with medication administration is at times required depending on the need of consumers
• Taking consumers on outings
• Tracking and documenting changes in clients’ overall status
• Working with a team of internal and external professionals.

What We Need From You

• Current CPR Certification - we can provide you with resources to complete this
• Recent TB Test - we can provide you with resources to complete this
• Reliable Transportation to and from work
• Some experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities would be useful but not required for anyone that is passionate about making a difference
• For roles that require driving, you will need to have a valid driver’s license, personal vehicle, and insurance.
• Undergo federal and state fingerprint background check

What We Offer

• Compensation: $20- $24 per hour
• Part-Time position
• Paid Sick Leave

Where You Will Work

• Placentia, Buena Park and Yorba Linda area opportunities available

DABS, Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.