Tailored Day Services Residential Instructor

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.

SUMMARY:

As part of the Residential Community Integrated Training Program team, you will support all clients in the program.  This position will be assigned to a group of clients which you will directly support 1:1 by developing customized calendars and partnership opportunities to meet the program and individual’s needs. This can include a combination of hobbies, leisure activities, work components, volunteering, community integration, college classes and competitive employment. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Train, teach, engage, and supervise adults with disabilities in community settings. 
• Be aware as to the welfare and safety of the clients at all times. 
• Identify and develop classes with a focus on vocational skills and education, which clients can attend regularly
• Plan and Implement community outings throughout the calendar month. 
• As part of the community integration team, be prepared and able to drive agency vehicles or take public transportation to and from activities, as schedule and need dictates
• Train and oversee clients on new tasks and activities as needed. 
• All paperwork and tracking documentation must be completed on a daily basis prior to leaving or as assigned.
• Wear appropriate clothing and footwear that is appropriate and safe while working. 
• Ensure that clients and groups meet all commitments and attend as scheduled (i.e. work, volunteering, classes, etc.) regardless of weather.
• Attend all departmental in-service meetings, training and/or other internal meetings identified.
• Provide useful/insightful information for annual meetings and/or development of ISP goals.
• Work on special projects as needed (i.e. off-site contracts, general cleaning, etc.).
• Promote good public relations with employers/customers, family and/or caretakers, general public, and DR/GGRC counselors.
• Keep track of petty cash and supplies needed for all activities and provide receipts for expenses. If petty cash is running low, please let Manager know in a reasonable amount 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.
• Must have a valid Drivers License and be able to drive clients as needed.

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.

Kainos is an Equal Opportunity Employer