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Summary

Wrap Around Me is dedicated to caring for adults with developmental disabilities and helping them live their best life. Our mission at Wrap Around Me is to provide individuals with developmental disabilities training and support according to the consumer’s preference, interest and Individual Program Plan goals and objectives.

About the Position

Wrap Around Me is looking for a full-time Parenting Instructor to work with individuals within their home and community to provide the skills and supports necessary for them to raise a child in a safe, harmonious and stable family environment. Parenting Support Services include assistance, training, assessment, intervention, and counseling services. The Parenting Instructor must be knowledgeable in the care of individuals with developmental disabilities, able to demonstrate mature judgment and the ability to respond adequately in crisis situations. The Parenting Instructor must have the capability to communicate effectively with people who have communication deficits and have an interest in helping with daily living challenges. The parenting instructor serves as a coach to train developmentally disabled adult parents on topics and issues related specifically to the aspect of parenting practices.

Schedule: Variable - May range between 7am to 7pm (One weekend day off and one day off during the week)

Responsibilities

May include but are not limited to:

• Provide consumers with training, instruction and support according to Parenting curricula guidelines.
• Routine visitations and maintenance of assigned caseload.
• Provides guidance to parents on how to childproof their homes, manage medical appointments and recognize and respond to child illness, among other curriculum topics.
• Helps parents navigate and access community resources, pediatric care, public transportation and childcare programs.
• Trains parents on how to effectively communicate with their children, teach age-appropriate developmental expectations and positive behavioral management.
• Supports including but not limited to meal preparation, budgeting, routine household activities, and common daily living activities of the family.
• Assist individual with activities in the community such as grocery shopping, banking, searching for employment, or obtaining a library card. Assist with filling out application and securing generic community services such as: CalFresh, DPSS, IHSS, SSI.
• Provide training, support, guidance and assistance to parents on all topics related to parenting responsibilities such as health, wellbeing, and safety of their children, etc.
• Attend weekly all Staff meetings, supervision and other meetings as required by the agency.
• Responding to emergencies by providing the necessary services.
• Record and collect data.
• Complete own administrative paperwork (time sheets, mileage time off request, phone bills, other expense reimbursements, weekly schedules etc.) and submit on time.
• Manage visit filed notes, case notes and visitation sign in sheets for caseload.
• Keep case file up to date with required documents and filing.
• Audit case files as required.
• Complete all agency documents within the required time period (Case notes, Field notes and Learning Evaluation)
• Maintain consumer and case confidentiality per licensing and Agency standards.
• Abide by the Agency’s Professional Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences.
• Perform additional task as assigned by Clinical Director.

Other Duties Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• This position requires a background check, TB test and physical.
• Requires a two-year degree in Social Services, Early Childhood Development, Education, or Psychology and two years of experience working in parenting support OR four years of full-time work in parenting support.
• Requires DSP year 1 and DSP year 2 Certifications or the ability and willingness to acquire both certifications (within the first 6 months of employment) in accordance with regulations.
• Must have a vehicle in working order, a valid driver’s license, proof of auto insurance, valid registration, and an acceptable driving record.
• Must have a working cell phone.
• Experience working with developmentally disabled population preferred.
• Interest in assisting people supported to achieve personal outcomes and to provide person centered supports.
• Strong understanding of person-centered planning and best practices for vulnerable populations.
• Excellent verbal, reading, and written communication in English; basic math skills.
• Ability and willingness to successfully complete and apply training.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is highly preferred but not required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Must be able to regularly:

• Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and
• Hear, talk, smell and taste
• Walk, kneel, crouch, or crawl (or jog/run occasionally)
• Sit, climb or balance

The physical requirements described in the job description are representative of the physical requirements that must be performed by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue hardship for the company and allow a successful job applicant or employee to perform the essential duties of the position will be made in accordance with federal and state law.

Equal Employment Opportunities Statement:

Wrap Around Me provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.