Instructor (Tailored Day Services)

WHO WE ARE:

Kainos Home and Training Center is an established and well-respected Redwood City non-profit that has been serving adults with developmental disabilities since 1974. Our mission is to assist adults with developmental disabilities in reaching their full potential while helping them become active, contributing members of the community. Kainos provides quality residential, vocational and support services, forming an integrated network of training opportunities.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

You have a passion for social services. You have experience working with people who have developmental disabilities. You need to be hands on with your program, clients and staff at all times. You enjoy heading a dynamic team. You are a creative thinker, a passionate leader, and have the organization skills required to keep on top of the many moving parts of this position.

SHIFT:  Monday through Friday 8 am to 4 pm

SUMMARY:

As part of the Community Connections Day and Employment team, you will support all clients in the program by developing and implementing rich person-centered curricula, activities and partnership opportunities in order to meet the program and individual’s needs/goals. This will be a combination of employment and educationally focused opportunities from volunteering, community integration, recreation, mock stations, in-home support, virtual instruction, and college classes. This position will also be responsible for all tracking, surveying and documentation of client’s goals, activities and classes. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Train, teach, engage, and supervise adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the community, in-home, and/or virtual settings.
• Be aware as to the welfare and safety of the clients at all times.
• Identify and develop classes, mock stations and training programs for Employment and Day Services, with a focus on independence and skill building, which clients can attend regularly in person or on-line.
• Document all classes, mock stations and training programs developed for other staff to be able to follow and implement.
• Plan and Implement community outings, activities and classes throughout the calendar month.
• As part of the CC team, be prepared and able to drive agency vehicles or take public transportation to and from activities/classes, as schedule and needs dictate.
• Train and oversee clients on new tasks and activities as needed.
• Oversee clients (group or individual) working in an employment opportunity and provide Job Coaching as assigned.
• All paperwork and tracking documentation must be completed on a daily basis prior to leaving or as assigned, including attendance for virtual classes.
• Wear appropriate clothing and footwear that is appropriate and safe while working.
• Ensure that clients and group meet all commitments and attend as scheduled

(i.e. volunteering, classes, etc.) regardless of weather.

• Perform time studies and related paperwork on clients as required for Employment Services Regulations.
• Attend all departmental in-service meetings, trainings and/or other internal meetings identified.
• Provide useful/insightful information for annual meetings and/or development of ISP goals.
• Promote good public relations with employers/customers, family and/or caretakers, general public, and DR/GGRC counselors.
• Keep track of supplies needed for all activities and provide a supply request in advance to the Assistant Coordinator or Program Manager within a reasonable period of time.
• Must act as a Mandated Reporter, and responsible to report any known or suspected adult abuse.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Associates Degree preferred.
• Passion for the Kainos mission
• Experience working with persons with an intellectual disability is preferred.
• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Ability to effectively supervise clients on various production jobs and related tasks.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively work well with others.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills, excellent work ethic, good sound judgment and problem solving skills

PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to remain standing or walking on your feet for a minimum of a 4 hour period.
• Ability to reach, bend, twist, stoop, push and pull repetitively for up to a 4 hour period.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. repetitively for up to 4 hours at a time.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. occasionally with assistance.

 LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

• Maintain current American Red Cross CPR and Standard First Aid certification.
• Be able to pass a physical examination and TB test.
• Have a clean driving record and criminal record.
• Be cleared to drive Kainos vehicles.