Lead Program Instructor

AbilityPath are hiring a Lead Instructor to join the team!

The Lead Instructor provides engaging instruction in support of high-quality participant services. In addition, the Lead Instructor provides mentorship and curriculum support for Community Instructors, Interns, and volunteers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support Program Manager in day to day program operations
• Support training and onboarding of new staff
• Provide engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction to participants to help them achieve their goals; instruction may be community based, on-site or provided virtually.
• Utilize appropriate modification techniques to respond to challenging behaviors and support behavioral plans to increase engagement
• Support administrative activities including: participant attendance tracking and service log entries, budget management, vehicle checks
• Responsible for Case Management activities including: conducting annuals and supporting Person Centered Planning meetings, developing and implementing participant Individual Service Plans (ISPs), tracking participant goal progress, case notes, incident reports, and other requirements.
• Assist participants in daily personal hygiene
• Supervise and assist participants during volunteer activities, paid work, classes, and other community activities
• Responsible for travel training participants using public transportation and the safety and well-being of participants while out on community outings
• Transport participants to activities and events; provide route service as needed
• Drive agency vehicles as needed
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education or work experience that meets job expectations; including but not limited to:

• Education Degree in applicable field
• Specialized certificate
• Applicable work or volunteer experience

HIRING REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid California Driver’s License/ID
• Clean Driving Record (if applicable)
• Proof of negative TB test results
• Verification of physical clearance
• Passing a criminal fingerprint clearance
• 18 years of age or job permit clearance
• Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:

Accommodations made upon request to Human Resources

• Ability to physically respond to adults with developmental disabilities
• Ability to lift/support at least 40 lbs as needed
• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, and bend frequently
• Ability to walk for extended periods of time and support adults with developmental disabilities on community outings
• Ability to drive company vehicles to transport participants
• Ability to sit and keyboard as needed

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

AbilityPath is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Our policy prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry (including language-use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license), citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, family care status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, military or veteran status, or other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. AbilityPath will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination against, harassment of, or disrespectful or unprofessional conduct toward an employee based upon any of the protected characteristics listed above or based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.

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