Specialized Communications Instructor

Central Valley Training Center; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Personal Holidays

Job summary

Central Valley Training Center seeks a Specialized Communications Instructor to work with deaf, hard of hearing, and non-verbal adults in a day program setting. The role focuses on bridging cultural and operational gaps, providing direct instruction, and ensuring program quality under the supervision of the Program Director.

Responsibilities include delivering individual and group lessons, integrating American Sign Language, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in American Sign Language is required.
• Clear and timely communication with others is essential.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions accurately.
• Written materials should be thorough and clear.
• Active listening and responding to managers, participants, and external partners are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct individual and group instruction to participants.
• Integrate deaf culture and communication into daily program activities.
• Develop age-appropriate training activities aligned with goals.
• Maintain a safe, organized environment and complete program paperwork.
• Collaborate with team to ensure quality instruction and supervision.

Skills

ASL

Clear communication

Written & verbal directions

Effective presentation

Active listening

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Stockton East - Stockton, CA 95210, Position Type: Full Time (35-40 hours/week), Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent, Salary Range: $29.57 - $32.97 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Local Travel Only, Job Shift: Day Shift, Weekdays, Job Category: Direct Service Provider, JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE

Specialized Communications Instructor

EMPLOYEE STATUS

At Will, Non-Exempt, Full-Time

AGENCY

Central Valley Training Center

SUPERVISES

N/A

REPORTS TO

Program Director

WORK TYPE

In-Person

STARTING SALARY

$29.57

BENEFITS OFFERED

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, 401k, Vacation, Sick, Holidays, and Personal Holidays

(This job description is not an implied contract for employment. It is a management tool for assigning work.)

STATEMENT OF JOB

The Specialized Communications Instructor works directly with deaf, hard of hearing and non-verbal participants alongside CVTC management to facilitate the evolution of the program to include specialized deaf services. The Specialized Communications Instructor will be proficient in bridging cultural and operational gaps as well as quality instruction and supervision for adults with intellectual disabilities, challenging behaviors and/or dual diagnosis. This position will comply with the Agency’s policies and procedures and demonstrate appropriate compliance to Employee Rules of Conduct.

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Integrate and enhance the deaf experience in the Day Program setting which includes but is not limited to cultural, curriculum training, community, and organizational practices.
• Provide direct individual and group instruction to participants in accordance with participant’s abilities, goals, agency training level and agency goals.
• Implement age-appropriate training activities and apply agency training methods to ensure structure to working environment.
• Engage in teaching and instructing participants and staff in a deaf culture and communication.
• Improve knowledge of cultural linguistically appropriate training methods for participants.
• Incorporate assistive communication into weekly lesson plans, Individual Service Plans, and Individual Program Plans.
• Maintain an environment which promotes non-aversive behavior programming, using positive interactions with participants on a daily basis, responding to crisis using good judgment and using approved crisis techniques.
• Collect and tabulate pertinent data in an error-free manner.
• Thoroughly and accurately complete program paperwork.
• Work with team members to complete program paperwork.
• Provide direct individual and group instruction to participants during the assessment process and in accordance with participant’s abilities, goals, agency training level and agency goals.
• Initiate communication and demonstrate 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 related duties as assigned.

PERIODIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide American Sign Language training to Instructors as needed.
• Prepare and develop individualized assessments, objectives and lesson plans that are in agreement with program and participant identified goals; and audit files as needed.
• Provide thorough and accurate participant evaluation and objectives to Program Manager.
• Attend participant meetings as needed.
• 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 crises.
• Develop and present documentation and data and provide input on individual participant programs.
• Initiate timely communication with others, both co-workers and external professionals, regarding participant services and pertinent program issues.
• Participate in and successfully complete required in-service training to maintain certification and improve job related skills.
• Evaluate existing program structure and work with others to develop and implement tools, techniques, and other resources to improve program effectiveness.
• Collaboratively and effectively work as an interdisciplinary team member to evaluate participant progress, crisis, and medical issues; recommend program adjustments; and initiate changes in programming to accommodate participant needs.

Qualifications: DESIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Language Skills:

• Proficiency in American Sign Language required.
• Clear and timely communication with others.
• Follow written and verbal directions.
• Presents information effectively, accurately and thoroughly in a style others can understand and act upon.
• Listen to other’s information, ask questions that clarify the intended message, and respond to questions from managers, participants, and outside organizations.

Writing Skills:

• Written work is thorough and accurate.
• Written materials are provided in a timely manner and in a style usable by others.

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 provided verbally, written in 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.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Non Violent Crisis Intervention Training.
• Social Effectiveness Training.
• Positive Behavior Support Training.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent; experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities is desirable.
• Must be fluent in American Sign Language.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, crawl, climb, run, kneel, use hands to finger controls, reach, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Please note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or management staff as required. Assignments and duties may require additional work beyond normal work hours.

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.

Must possess a valid California issued Driver’s License; personal automobile liability insurance; a vehicle available for use daily; and a driving record that meets the standards outlined in the Company’s hiring policies. Business Exclusions on automobile insurance policies are prohibited. Employee automobile insurance must include a certificate of insurance verifying their 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 are potentially dangerous to self or others in accordance with the Company’s 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 the unrestricted capacity to employ Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training for use in difficult situations.

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 be willing to respect human differences based upon race, religion or religious creed, religious observance, color, caste, indigeneity, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transitioning, or transgender status, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, protective hairstyles (including, but not limited to braids, twists, and locks, etc.) marital status (includes lawfully recognized same sex marriages), medical condition, disability, military service, military and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, reproductive health decision making, off-duty cannabis use, and any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws, regulations, ordinances, and any other characteristic that distinguishes people from one another.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Training: