Instructional Assistant/bus aide

United Cerebral Palsy Associations Inc; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

United Cerebral Palsy Associations Inc in California is hiring to provide functional skills training and personal care to individuals with disabilities under program management supervision. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid CDL, and a clean driving record; vaccination is required or weekly testing until vaccinated.

Strong record of punctuality, dependability, and excellent customer service is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; preference given to experience in day/residential programs serving persons with disabilities.
• CDL preferred; valid CDL and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Punctual and dependable

Excellent customer service

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Independent worker

Diversity awareness

Follow supervision

Ethical conduct

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

(Highly desirable) 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