Community Integration Instructor - Whittier

Title : Community Integration Instructor

Reports to : Program & Case Manager, Individual Pathway

Department : Individual Pathways

Location : 15141 Whittier Blvd., Whittier CA 90603

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Compensation : $17.87 / hr

Office Hours : Monday to Friday 9 : 00am - 3 : 00pm

Position Summary

The Community Integration Instructor will provide direct instruction work with a group of participants in a classroom, in the community and a volunteer / work setting to help prepare them for community integration and work skills.  Serve as a role model for appropriate social interaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Work with Program participants to integrate them into the surrounding communities while enhancing their quality of life. Play an integral part in participant community integration including integrating participants with a 1 : 3 ratio in person centered community activities – exploring community resources based on participant choice, job exploring, productive learning activities as indicated in curriculum and managing contacts to cultivate, grow and maintain each relationship. Healthy lifestyle will be supported by a community agency partnership, once a month in house – once a month in the community. Will assist participants to become self-advocates’ through community resources and assist participants to become independent through self-determination.

Will partake in program activities including :  implementation of curriculum during daily lessons, coordinate and establish person centered community activities with support and guidance of IP Lead Community Integration Instructor and Program & Case Manager or program implementation, coordinate with case management staff and direct staff to help develop participant’s program and employment goals and attend participants annual and semi-annual meetings to discuss participants development and growth.

Use public transportation or staff vehicles to transport participants to community activities and events. Maintain vehicle logs and regular maintenance checks reporting issues immediately and following through appropriate services.

Maintain participant documentation as directed by Program & Case Manager to include case notes and individual progress notes.

Will provide supervision, training, and evaluation of program participants assigned to classroom and community-based activities. Will teach new skills identified in participant’s IPP or Goal Plan such as : self-help, communication, vocational, pre-employment, cognitive skills, social emotional skills, and identifying important community resources. Assist in development of motivational techniques and improved work skills for participants.

Other Duties

Comply with ECF’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program.  Ensure safe use and operation of tools and / or equipment.

Comply with ECF policies and procedures, including mandated reporting requirements.

Regular and reliable attendance is required for this position.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Assist participants as needed with personal hygiene including toileting, illness, and incidents of incontinence.

Attend in-service trainings and staff meetings.

Qualifications :

Education / Licenses / Certifications : High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience : One (1) year working with individual’s with special needs.

Knowledge / Abilities / Skills :

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to communicate effectively with clients to provide direction and understand their needs.

Detail oriented with excellent documentation skills.

Patience and compassion to work with individuals with a variety of special needs.

Ability and willingness to drive own vehicle.

Ability to learn and identify Whittier community sites / landmarks.

REQUIREMENTS

Driving is an essential function of this position.  Proof of valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, evidence of state-mandated car insurance, and insurable driving record are required.  While driving for work should a need arise, the employee’s insurance is deemed primary and ECF’s coverage is secondary; motorcycles are not permitted while driving for ECF, may only be used when commuting to and from your home to the main worksite. Driving Disclaimer - Employees driving for company business must maintain a clean record and operate vehicles safely and responsibly. Company vehicles will be monitored and activity recorded. Violations of the driving policy may result in disciplinary action, including suspension of driving privileges, reassignment, or termination.

Provide evidence of a negative TB test

Pass a pre-employment physical.

Obtain and maintain NCI, Medication Administration, and First Aid and CPR certification

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a program for adults who have varying degrees of learning, behavioral, emotional, and developmental disabilities. Employee may encounter consumers who are in crisis, exhibiting emotional / psychological distress or behaving in an aggressive manner.  Work will be performed in a shared office and at multiple community and volunteer sites.  Office is located in a building with climate-controlled temperature.  Will use own car, ECF vehicle, or public transportation to perform duties.  May encounter inclement weather. This is a community-based program. All duties will be performed in the community and natural resources (library, workshop seminars etc).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Mobility to work in an office setting or in the community using mobile devices.

Require the use of hands to produce records and / or documentation in manual or electronic format.

Vision to read printed materials and computer screen.

Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.

Regularly lift and / or move up to 60 pounds.

Required to travel to various sites within Los Angeles County.

Ability to implement NCI, First Aid, and CPR.

Ability to stand for most of the work shift and lift 20lbs unassisted.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Exceptional Children’s Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.  We are on a mission to support independence, belonging and community. We strive to build a culture that is safe, respectful, fair, and supportive for all employees. We are proud to employ people of all backgrounds who possess the talent, energy, and focus to accelerate our vision forward.

At-Will Statement

Employment with Exceptional Children’s Foundation, aka ECF is at-will employment which means that ECF or the employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without advance notice. ECF holds the right to modify the terms of employment, including but not limited to, job descriptions, duties, schedules, work locations, procedures, guidelines, practices or employee benefit programs with or without advance notice. I acknowledge and understand that the at-will nature of my employment relationship with ECF can only be changed by an express written agreement signed by the President / CEO of ECF and me.