Instructional Assistant/bus aide

United Cerebral Palsy of San Joaquin, Calaveras & Amador Counties; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

United Cerebral Palsy of San Joaquin, Calaveras & Amador Counties is hiring to provide functional skills training and personal care to disabled customers in Tracy, CA. The role requires a valid CDL and strong adherence to safety and care standards.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or willing to vaccinate, and maintain First Aid/CPR certificates. The position emphasizes punctuality, dependability, and excellent customer service in daily

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; experience in day/residential programs for persons with disabilities preferred.
• Must possess valid CDL and clean driving record.
• COVID-19 vaccination required or willingness to vaccinate; if not vaccinated, weekly testing is required.
• Must be punctual, dependable, and provide excellent customer service.
• Must meet ethics, professionalism, and diversity expectations, with ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of disabilities, safety techniques, and documentation procedures; CPR/First Aid certificates required.

Responsibilities

• Provide functional skills training and personal care to disabled customers.
• Maintain safety and proper lifting/transfer techniques.
• Deliver high-quality, respectful service to customers and families.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL

Job description

SUMMARY:

Works under direct supervision of program management to provide functional skills training and personal care to disabled customers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED with a preference given to persons who have experience working in day or residential programs serving persons with disabilities.

Driving Skills: Must possess a valid CDL and clean driving record.

• Must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated, or willing to get vaccinated. - If not vaccinated, must test weekly until fully vaccinated
• Is punctual and dependable
• Provides excellent internal and external customer service
• Must work in an ethical and professional manner
• Has strong interpersonal skills that include responding well to supervision
• Must be able to work collaboratively
• Must be able to work independently
• Must demonstrate respect and sensitivity to diversity
• Must possess general knowledge of developmental and physical disabilities; individual/group instruction techniques, behavioral and medical knowledge associated with given disabilities such as seizure activity, practice of correct lifting, positioning and transferring techniques, behavior modification techniques, documentation procedures and have ability to remain calm in high stress situations
• Must maintain First Aid/CPR certificates and be able to meet California Community Care Licensing personnel standards

Salary: $17.25 per hour