- Reports to: Program Manager
- Supervises: N/A
- Status / Level: Non-Exempt
- Purpose: To provide instruction and support to people with disabilities in acquiring and maintaining community living skills to promote independence.
- Starts: Immediately
Duties and Responsibilities
This Live-In position entails supporting a female who is deaf in her home in Pleasanton. Fluency in ASL is required
- Home is in Old Downtown area of Pleasanton close to 680 freeway and public transportation
- Proficient knowledge in American Sign Language
- Experience/knowledge working with individuals who are deaf and who have Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities preferred
- Current schedule is either Sunday through Thursday 6p to 10am (10p-6a are sleep shifts) or Monday through Friday 6pm-10am (10p-6a are sleep shifts). Days and hours are somewhat flexible. Additional overnights/shift work available if interested.
Client Support Functions
- Teach functional skills to people with disabilities including: meal preparation, shopping, hygiene, budgeting, safety awareness, and maintaining a clean and healthy living environment.
- Instruct clients in researching and accessing community resources to reach their goals and increase independence.
- Travel train clients using the mode of transportation suited to each individual based on their abilities.
- Educate clients on their rights and self-advocacy.
- Recognize unusual or threatening conditions related to persons with disabilities and resolve issues if necessary.
Administrative Functions
- Create and maintain schedule.
- Monitor client progress in case notes.
- Complete Special Incident Reports as needed.
- Complete all other required paperwork.
Organizational (all staff)
- Participate in meetings and training as required
- Comply with current agency performance standards
- Report changes in criminal or employment status on a timely basis
- Represent the organization to visitors and the community as needed
- Maintain a professional attitude, working cooperatively with other staff, clients and members of the community
- Maintain confidentiality of client/staff information as required by law and agency policy
- Complies with Mandated Reporter requirements as required by law and agency policy
- Treat clients and co-workers with dignity and respect
Other duties as required
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Education and Experience Requirement
- Minimum of two years’ experience working with adults with disabilities required, preferably in a community setting.
Skills requirement
- American Sign Language required
- Experience/knowledge working with individuals who are deaf and visually impaired preferred
- Fluent report writing skills.
- Willingness to work flexible hours to meet client needs.
- Strong time management skills, patient, detail oriented.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.