Personal Development Facilitator
1 month ago
San Diego
Job Description Work schedule: regular Part-time, 30 hrs./wk.* *UCP benefits paid at 35 hrs./wk. Wage: $17.25 - $19.00/hr. Days & hours of work: M - F, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Location: 8665 Gibbs Dr., SD, CA 92123 and Community site locations Supervisor: Networks Program Coordinator Supervises: N/A Classification: Non-exempt General Description: Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, responsible for teaching adults with developmental disabilities in community-based and site-based environments in such areas as vocational development, mobility, self-advocacy, social and interpersonal communication, basic education, recreation and leisure, computer skills, and other personal goal areas. Responsible for goal development, goal implementation, program documentation, and development of individual consumer program schedules. Essential duties: • Provide meaningful training, individually or in small groups, that includes vocational development, mobility, recreation / leisure, self-advocacy, social and interpersonal communication, basic education, computer skills, and other personal goal areas. Ensure maximum participation of consumers in site and community based settings., • Provide on-the-job training, support and monitoring to consumers to ensure stability on the job. Develop professional relationships with employers and keep supervisor informed of all developments., • Coordinate and document each consumers community and site-based training schedules., • Ensure continuity of consumer program through assessment, goal development, data collection, and other documentation., • Flexibility to adapt to changes in assigned areas based on consumer and program needs., • Assist with the development of community based training sites, including volunteer sites., • Assist Community College staff with site-based classes as needed., • Maintain ongoing communication with Program Coordinator and consumer care providers regarding any consumer needs that may arise., • Provide physical assistance with feeding and in the bathroom for consumers as required. Assist in maintaining a unified and cohesive program by carrying out the following duties: • Provide meaningful training, individually or in small groups, that includes vocational development, mobility, recreation / leisure, self-advocacy, social and interpersonal communication, basic education, computer skills, and other personal goal areas. Ensure maximum participation of consumers in site and community based settings., • Assist with the development of community based training sites, including volunteer sites., • Assist Program Coordinators in identifying consumer’s preferences and needs through annual person centered plan development., • Participate in IPP meetings, discussing consumer program needs, physical needs, and other support needs. Report on needed goals and progress of current goals., • Provide on the job training, support, and monitoring to consumers to ensure stability in job placement. Develop professional relationships with employers and keep supervisor informed of all developments., • Flexibility to adapt to changes in assigned duties based on consumer and program needs. (i.e. working with new consumers, changing work sites, etc.), • Coordinate and document each consumers community and site-based training schedules., • Ensure continuity of consumer program through assessment, goal development, data collection, and other documentation., • Complete ID Notes and care provider contacts as needed. Accurately complete any other required program documentation such as incident and seizure reports., • Attend to consumer personal needs such as restroom care, feeding and dispensing of authorized medications as needed/assigned. Ensure consumer dignity and safety at all times., • Assist in the development of adaptive equipment needed to ensure success in the site and community-based training., • Ability to provide coverage at various job sites if needed. Education and Experience: • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Service field and experience working with individuals with a wide range of disabilities; or Six (6) years combination of specialized training and demonstrated experience in the field of disabilities. Other relevant training or experience will be considered., • Demonstrate knowledge of the principle and philosophy of inclusion, person centered planning, and self-determination., • FA/CPR certified or the ability to be FA/CPR certified., • Ability to accurately document consumer information, (e.g. assessments, goals, etc.)., • Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from consumers, their families, care providers, employers and the general public., • Ability to effectively present information to consumers, their families, care providers, employers, and the general public., • Ability to teach a variety of skills to consumers., • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions., • Ability to resolve problems, recall details and be able to concentrate., • Must be able to think clearly and respond appropriately to emergencies, complete work within deadlines, and work with frequent interruptions., • Ability to prioritize and organize work effectively., • Ability to tolerate a moderate to high stress level., • Ability to lift and transfer from 75-100 lbs., push and/or pull up to 250 lbs., • Site-based and community-based training environments., • Access to reliable transportation to various work/community sites and staff meetings., • Possess a valid drivers license, proof of auto liability insurance, and able to transport program consumers when necessary. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Company DescriptionAre you looking for fulfilling work that makes a real difference? Are you ready to join a team where you can be a powerful advocate for individuals with disabilities while achieving professional growth? The United Cerebral Palsy Association of San Diego County, a non-profit agency that has been a leader in the field of disabilities since 1958, wants you on our team! Please imagine a world, filled with dreams, choice, freedom and the promise of a community where each person belongs and contributes in a world with No Limits! That’s the world UCP envisions and works toward each and every day especially here in San Diego County. Whether assisting someone in finding their first job, helping a child express him or herself through technology, connecting parents and individuals to support one another, or breaking down architectural and attitudinal barriers so all people can fully participate in our community, UCP helps create a world where dreams guide – lives are fulfilled and anything is possible. We invite you to join us in this pursuit of a better community and invest in the power of human potential.Are you looking for fulfilling work that makes a real difference? Are you ready to join a team where you can be a powerful advocate for individuals with disabilities while achieving professional growth? The United Cerebral Palsy Association of San Diego County, a non-profit agency that has been a leader in the field of disabilities since 1958, wants you on our team!\r\n\r\nPlease imagine a world, filled with dreams, choice, freedom and the promise of a community where each person belongs and contributes in a world with No Limits! That’s the world UCP envisions and works toward each and every day especially here in San Diego County.\r\n\r\nWhether assisting someone in finding their first job, helping a child express him or herself through technology, connecting parents and individuals to support one another, or breaking down architectural and attitudinal barriers so all people can fully participate in our community, UCP helps create a world where dreams guide – lives are fulfilled and anything is possible.\r\n\r\nWe invite you to join us in this pursuit of a better community and invest in the power of human potential.