Instructor Floater

Central Valley Training Center; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 37,195; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Job summary

Central Valley Training Center in Visalia, CA is seeking an Instructor Floater to provide quality instruction and supervision for adults with intellectual disabilities. The role works with multiple teams to facilitate rest breaks, meals and direct service, implementing the agency’s positive behavioral program and ensuring compliance with policies.

Part-time, in-person position with local travel expectations.

Qualifications

• Clear and timely communication with others.
• Follow written and verbal directions.
• Present information effectively, accurately and thoroughly.
• Listen to others, ask clarifying questions, and respond to questions from managers, participants and external organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide group coverage for rest breaks, meal periods and other direct service as assigned.
• Provide direct individual and group instruction to assigned participants in accordance with participants’ abilities, goals, agency training levels and agency goals.
• Provide constant appropriate supervision of participants, implement age appropriate training activities, and apply agency training methods to ensure structure in the working environment.
• Maintain an environment that promotes non-aversive behavior programming, using positive interactions with participants daily, responding to crisis with good judgment, and initiating approved crisis techniques.
• Collect pertinent data in an error-free manner.
• Thoroughly and accurately complete program paperwork.
• Utilize individualized assessments.
• Initiate communication and work habits that facilitate teamwork with co-workers.
• Demonstrate positive and professional communication with other agencies and businesses.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Communicate pertinent information for developing individualized assessments, objectives and plans that align with program and participant identified goals.
• Initiate timely communication with others, both co-workers and external professionals, regarding participant services and program issues.
• Supervise and thoroughly document appropriate participant outings and activities.
• Assess and ensure the physical needs of the participant are met; communicate potential health problems to any supervisor in a timely manner; and initiate approved First‑Aid techniques during medical crisis.

Skills

Clear communication

Follow directions

Present information

Active listening

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: CVTC Visalia - Visalia, CA 93291
Position Type: Part Time (29 hours or less/week)
Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Salary Range: $23.68 - $23.68 Hourly
Travel Percentage: Local Travel Only
Job Shift: Day Shift, Weekdays
Job Category: Direct Service Provider

Job Title

Instructor Floater

Employer and Employment Status

Agency: Central Valley Training Center
Employee Status: At Will, Non-Exempt, Part-Time
Reports To: Program Manager

Work Type and Benefits

Work Type: In-Person
Starting Salary: $23.68/hour
Benefits Offered: 401(k)

Statement of Job

The Instructor Floater is responsible for providing quality instruction and supervision for adults with intellectual disabilities, challenging behaviors and/or dual diagnosis. The Instructor Floater will work with multiple teams to facilitate rest breaks, meal periods and other direct service as assigned. The position is responsible for implementing the Company’s positive behavioral program, complying with the Agency’s policies and procedures, and demonstrating appropriate compliance with Employee Rules of Conduct.

Daily Responsibilities

• Provide group coverage for rest breaks, meal periods and other direct service as assigned.
• Provide direct individual and group instruction to assigned participants in accordance with participants’ abilities, goals, agency training levels and agency goals.
• Provide constant appropriate supervision of participants, implement age appropriate training activities, and apply agency training methods to ensure structure in the working environment.
• Maintain an environment that promotes non-aversive behavior programming, using positive interactions with participants daily, responding to crisis with good judgment, and initiating approved crisis techniques.
• Collect pertinent data in an error-free manner.
• Thoroughly and accurately complete program paperwork.
• Utilize individualized assessments.
• Initiate communication and work habits that facilitate teamwork with co-workers.
• Demonstrate positive and professional communication with other agencies and businesses.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Periodic Responsibilities

• Communicate pertinent information for developing individualized assessments, objectives and plans that align with program and participant identified goals.
• Initiate timely communication with others, both co-workers and external professionals, regarding participant services and program issues.
• Supervise and thoroughly document appropriate participant outings and activities.
• Assess and ensure the physical needs of the participant are met; communicate potential health problems to any supervisor in a timely manner; and initiate approved First‑Aid techniques during medical crisis.

Qualifications

Desired Skills and Abilities

• Clear and timely communication with others.
• Follow written and verbal directions.
• Present information effectively, accurately and thoroughly.
• Listen to others, ask clarifying questions, and respond to questions from managers, participants and external organizations.

Writing Skills

• Written work is thorough and accurate.
• Written materials are provided in a timely and well written manner.

Mathematical Skills

• Calculation of figures and amounts including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
• Ability to apply basic math concepts.

Decision Making Abilities

• Ability to solve practical problems and use available resources.
• Work independently with minimum supervision.
• Interpret and follow a variety of instructions presented verbally, in writing, diagram or schedule form.
• Maintain good judgment and composure during challenging situations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with participants, staff, community service representatives and the general public.

Training Required

• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training.
• Social Effectiveness Training.
• Positive Behavior Support Training.

Education and Experience

High School diploma or equivalent; experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities is desirable.

Physical Demands

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, crawl, climb, run, kneel and use hands for controls, reach, talk or hear. Occasional lifting or moving up to 50 pounds may be required. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Essential Requirements

• Must possess a valid California issued Driver’s License; personal automobile liability insurance; a vehicle available for daily use; and a driving record that meets Company hiring standards. Employee automobile insurance must include a certificate of insurance verifying policy does not include a Business Exclusion.
• Must be willing to travel locally up to 30% of the time.
• Must be physically and mentally fit to work with participants who may pose a danger to self or others in accordance with Company Physical and Mental Fitness standards; must be willing to complete a health screening physical examination that includes a drug screen and TB test; and must have unrestricted capacity to employ Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training.
• Must meet state personnel licensing standards.
• Must be able to successfully complete CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Must be willing to work within a culturally integrated workplace, and respect human differences based upon race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, marital status, medical condition, disability, veteran status, pregnancy and other protected characteristics.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Central Valley Training Center, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment, but rather a management tool for assigning responsibility. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected status.