Employment Services Instructor

We are Achievement House!

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, by providing Vocational and Community Living Services. We have been serving Individuals with Developmental Disabilities in San Luis Obispo County since 1957, when we first introduced our Vocational Training Program. In 2007, we partnered with NCI Affiliates, and while both agencies have their own identities, both have a single focus - promoting independence and inclusion for adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities through vocational training, education and adaptive living skills programs, advocacy, and community living services.

NOW OFFERING: $250 SIGN-ON BONUS!

Essential Duties Include:

• Maintain a courteous, positive, enthusiastic, well-mannered, and professional demeanor while working with Individuals Served and the community.

• Provide Individuals with continuous instructions for work specific to vocational growth and training objectives that guarantee and correspond with abilities and development.

• Provide data collection of Individual’s skills, work performance, attendance, hygiene, and other applicable notes in their log notes.

• Provide hands-on support, positive reinforcement, redirection, and feedback to the individual and/or their supervisor and case manager.

• Understand and submit all paperwork as required by deadline including transportation paperwork, attendance, job coach notes, objective sheets, incident/accident reports, time studies and case management documentation.

Qualifying Specifications:

• Must have own vehicle.

• Must maintain a current California driver’s license.

• Must provide on-going proof of current state required auto insurance.

• Must have an acceptable driving record as determined by criteria established by the agency’s insurance carrier.

• Must clear fingerprints through the California Department of Justice and the FBI.

• Must successfully complete First Aid / CPR training (Training is offered onsite)

• Must keep State Food Service Registration up to date.

Physical Requirements:

Essential functions of this position require that employees regularly sit, stand, bend, twist and walk. Employees may occasionally be required to lift or move up to 50 lbs.

Education / Experience:

A high school education or equivalent is required. Previous experience working with Individuals with Developmental Disabilities is preferred.

Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• The ability to have compassion, patience, good communication, resourcefulness, and the ability to make sound decisions.

• The ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Reading, writing, basic math skills.

• The ability to motivate others.

• Flexible with work schedules

• Bilingual preferred, but not necessary.

Good Benefits & Compensation

• Monthly staff trainings to enhance knowledge and skills

• Annual sick leave and paid time off

• Simple IRA Retirement Plan

• Medical/Vision/Dental Benefits (for Full Time employees)