Living Service Trainer (Care Taker) (San Jose)
12 days ago
San Jose
Job DescriptionSalary: $20 - $24 / hourly (depending on experience) JOB SUMMARY: Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN) is a nonprofit organization. FCSN Living Service Program is seeking an energetic, patient, detail-oriented, and reliable trainer. The position is responsible for providing training and supervision to adults with developmental challenges. Work locations in Fremont and/or San Jose area. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Under the supervision of Program Manager, the Living Service Case Manger provides case management service; schedules staffing; supervises Living Service trainers; enhances quality of service delivery and Person- Centered Thinking (PCT) implementations; conducts ISP meetings; builds and maintains relationships with stakeholders; acts as the designated emergency leader when supervisor is not available; establishes collaborations with community partners. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide training, personal care assistance and support to participant in maximizing living skills, independence, optimal health, emotional stability, and community, • Provide close supervision, assistance and engagement to ensure participants safety, well-being and needs are, • Supervise and/or Assist with personal care tasks (bathing, brushing, dressing, grooming, and toileting), household maintenance tasks, healthy meal preparation, health monitoring and medication management., • Observe and timely report changes in the participant's physical or mental health to, • Conduct training and organize a variety of activities tailored to participants diverse needs, skills and interests., • Motivate and actively engage participants in living-skill training, classes, activities and healthy lifestyle practices to promote their overall skills and optimal, • Offer emotional support, engage in conversation, and provide companionship to enhance the well- being of the, • Assist participants in exploring community resources, planning, and attending community, • Transport participants for grocery shopping, leisure activities, Special Olympic practices/tournament, preferred outings and community engagement and as needed, • Implement positive behavioral prevention strategies and intervention, • Assist participants to self-administer prescribed medication or over-counter med. Record on the medication log with signatures., • Effectively and respectfully communicate with participants, families, team members and supervisors., • Document participants daily service log, behaviors, participation, activities, objective tracking and incidents., • Engage in precautionary practices to mitigate health, safety and any other risks to participants' well- being., • Follow established safety protocols and emergency procedures, intervening as, • Perform first aid, CPR, and other emergency services (e.g. evacuations) as appropriate to the needs of, • Participate in team meetings and contribute to the development of care, • Attend staff meetings, apartment meetings, and staff training (All training and meetings are mandatory)., • Communicate proactively with supervisors regarding participants' well-being, needs, incidents, concerns,, • Be a supportive team player, support coworkers and promote team, • Respect participants rights, dignity, privacy. Timely report observations or evidence of violations of any of the personal rights and dependent adult and elder, • Comply with HIPAA law and confidentiality., • Participate in FCSN special events and REQUIREMENTS: • Education: A high school diploma is required; a higher education degree is, • Experience:have at least one year of experience working with the developmentally disabled or being an enthusiastic, quick learner with an impeccable work, • Professional Skills, • Good oral and written communications skills in, • Good behavioral management, • Ability to teach, conduct training, arrange activities, work effectively and, • Sufficient skills in using Microsoft Office applications, email, and data entry,, • Ability to adapt to the changing needs of participants and respond to unexpected, • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines, • Proficient critical thinking skills in decision making situations, good organizational and record keeping skills, and good independent, • Environmental Conditions, • Must be able to meet flexible schedule and be open to assignments and, • Able and willing to perform tasks that may involve lifting (25 lbs), bending, and assisting with personal care and mobility, • Extensive amount of time driving and transporting clients in the community, standing and, • Must have a reliable vehicle with full car insurance (proof of vehicle insurance), clean DMV record and willing to transport participants in personal vehicle for participants traveling, • Use electronic devices for documentation and, • Personality Traits:, • Patient, caring, empathetic, with a genuine commitment to enhancing the quality of life for program participants., • Take initiative, energetic, reliable, multi-tasks, a quick, • Have a creative, innovative, open, and positive mindset and a 'Can Do' attitude., • Have great interpersonal skills, collaborate with diverse people, and maintain a positive, uplifting, and optimistic work environment. COMPANY WIDE JOB REQUIREMENTS: • Must pass DOJ fingerprint-based background clearance prior to, • Must pass a health screening and TB test prior to, • Must possess a valid driver's license and have a clean driving record., • Obtain valid CPR and First Aid Certificate within one month of joining, • Use of mask when recommended/required by local Public Health BENEFITS: • 401(k) & matching, • Dental/Vision/Health insurance, • Life/AD&D insurance, • Paid time off (PTO), • Holiday Pay, • Sign on Bonus/ Referral Bonus Program