Skills Instructor

Villa Esperanza Services; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Villa Esperanza Services in Thousand Oaks, CA seeks a Skills Instructor to guide adults with developmental disabilities in community integration and life skills, including transportation, money management, and personal health. You will drive up to 3 participants to activities and supervise safe participation in events and programs.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, at least 1 year of experience assisting individuals with disabilities, and a valid CA driver's license with clean

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• 1 year experience assisting individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Valid CA Driver’s License preferred; 3 years driving history.

Responsibilities

• Drive participants to community activities and events.
• Provide guidance on social recreation and leisure skills.
• Support participants in money management and personal health.
• Assist with shopping in natural environments and use of public resources.

Skills

Community integration guidance

Public transportation use

Money management

Personal health & hygiene

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Description: As a Skills Instructor , you will be responsible for picking up and driving up to 3 adults with developmental disabilities on a daily basis and providing the participants with guidance regarding community integration, social recreation/leisure skills, shopping in natural environments, money management, personal health and hygiene, use of community resources, community safety, fun community activities and how to utilize public transportation. Driving is a key part of this role to ensure clients can: Participate in community activities, events, and recreational outings. Access educational or vocational programs. A valid CA driver’s license, a clean driving record, and reliable transportation are required to safely and effectively support special needs clients in achieving their goals.

Villa' s Community Integration Program (CIP) is a community-based day program designed to meet the needs of adults living with intellectual/developmental disabilities who have a strong desire to work and would like to continue building their employment related skills through supervised volunteer opportunities, as well as independent living skills training.

Compensation : $20.00/hour

Schedule : Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM (35 hours/week)

Location : Thousand Oaks, CA vicinity

Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.

Experience assisting special needs individuals; 1 year.

Valid CA Driver’s License (preferred) and 3 years of verifiable driving history. *A valid CA driver’s license, a clean driving record, and reliable transportation are preferred to safely and effectively support special needs clients in achieving their goals. This position requires driving participants with special needs to: Community activities, events, and recreational outings. Educational or vocational programs.

Willing to work in the Thousand Oaks, Camarillo and Simi Valley area.

Satisfactorily complete a DOT drug test screening.

Satisfactorily pass a background fingerprinting clearance from DOJ/FBI Community Care Licensing/Dept. of Social Services

Satisfactorily complete a physical & TB screenings.

Villa Esperanza Services • 80 E. Hillcrest, Suite# 206 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360 • [phone] • www.VillaES.org