Family Teaching Couples
3 years ago
San Jose
Job DescriptionDescription: Housing and Pay: Free housing, utilities all paid for by CCO and paid meals on shift, plus hourly wage for 50 hours week Pay- Effective 6/1/22 ($20/HR + $30/OT - $23.33 average hourly rate) Base Annual Salary: $115,000 per couple or $57,500 each Job Description: All CCO programming is designed to support adults with developmental disabilities in leading safe, successful, enriching lives in their local communities and in their own homes. As a Family Teaching Couple with CCO, you will play an integral part in providing a family unit while introducing new experiences and learning opportunities to the individuals we serve. We strive to provide the adults of CCO with a purposeful and meaningful life. Responsibilities: • Live on-site next door to individuals in a CCO duplex and provide direct care for 3 adults with disabilities while creating a safe and enriching family-style living environment, • Provide high-quality care and teaching in the home, day program, and community, • Plan, participate and provide family and community opportunities for individuals to engage in their community or home for both educational and personal interest, • Increase independence and daily living skills, social engagement, and meaningful community involvement, • Maintain CCO’s Ten Quality of Life Outcomes for all individuals in all aspects of their lives, • Collaborate with CCO’s interdisciplinary and clinical team, • Report quarterly progress using CCO’s online case management system, • Manage four staff members, providing training and oversight of care standards, handling personnel issues, and giving constructive feedback, • Daily/weekly/monthly data tracking on all health and care items, behavior, teaching/participation plans, property and home systems, • Use problem-solving approaches to help support and teach individuals skills while assisting with behavioral support and provide crisis intervention when necessary, • Manage home and individual purchases, financial records and household budgeting, • Maintain contact and communication with legal guardians, regional center and CCO administration to support medical and behavioral strategies and progress, • Assist with daily transportation needs and overall household upkeep, • Remain on-call at all times for the home, in case of emergencies, • Comply with state, federal, and agency regulations Benefits: • Ability to bring your children to work with you and incorporate them into the daily lives of the individuals served, • Hourly wage and overtime rate for each shift worked, guaranteed 50 hours per week, • Fully-paid housing and living expenses, including: rent, utilities, and a monthly household budget, • Health, dental, and vision insurance, CalSavers plan, life insurance, paid vacation, and sick leave, • Annual retention bonus, • Opportunity to certify in the Family Teaching Model and earn annual rewards, • Complimentary meals while on shift, • Company vehicle to transport individuals served Requirements: We’re looking for FTCs with: • Commitment to quality lives for individuals;, • Sharp focus on interests of individuals served;, • Flexibility, patience, active listening skills;, • Success working individually and as part of a team;, • Strong verbal/written communication skills; ability to effectively give and accept feedback;, • Planning, prioritizing, time management, and follow up skills;, • Ability to multi-task and be effective in high-pressure situations;, • Understanding of individual rights concerning privacy, and the ability to balance individual rights with staff need to know. Minimum requirements: • Be at least 21 years of age or older, • 6 months of experience in caregiving or working with individuals with disabilities, • High School diploma or equivalent, • Must possess a valid CA driver’s license, • Ability to pass an extensive criminal record and background clearance, • Must pass a drug test and physical, • Be in a committed relationship with a partner for longer than 1 year, • Flexibility and willingness to work a wide array of hours, which includes days, evenings, weekends and holidays, • Ability to attend a two-week paid training in San Jose, California EACH INDIVIDUAL MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE ONLINE APPLICATION COUPLES CANNOT APPLY USING THE SAME APPLICATION.