Community Support Instructor - On Call & 30+ hours/week

San Francisco, Oakland, Walnut Creek/Tri Valley Area (Hearing and Deaf)

Purpose: To provide support to adults with developmental disabilities in maintaining independent living.

Reports to: Community Coordinator, Assistant Director of Community Support, or Director of Community Services.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of six months experience working with adults with developmental disabilities and/or a willingness to work with developmentally disabled adults and other relevant experience.
• American Sign Language skills preferred (some level of ASL required if working with Deaf adults.)
• First Aid certification.
• Willingness to work flexible hours to meet client needs.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds frequently; Must have full range of motion in upper body; bending and lifting required.
• Sit, stand or walk for lengthy periods of time.
• Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions related to persons with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and support around all areas of daily living, including, but not limited to: meal preparation, shopping, hygiene, personal care, budgeting, safety awareness, and maintaining a clean and healthy living environment.
• Monitor client progress, complete all required paperwork.
• Provide instruction regarding client rights and self-advocacy.
• Provide training and support in areas that enable clients to maintain their own homes in the community of their choice.
• Responsible for maintaining professional conduct with clients

How to Apply

Send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:

Toolworks, Inc.
Attn: Human Resources
25 Kearny Street, Suite 400
San Francisco, CA 94108

hr@toolworks.org (remove spaces)

fax: 415-733-0991
tty: 415-733-0992