Job description

Support Services Instructor

***MULTIPLE POSITIONS OPEN NOW *** INSTRUCTORS, EDUCATORS, SOCIAL WORKER & HUMAN SERVICES PROFESSIONALS, for part-time or full-time positions in the greater area of Sacramento & Yuba City/Marysville CA.

PASSPORT TO LEARNING, INC. is seeking individuals with backgrounds in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Teacher's Assistant, or Educator to work part-time with the option to work full-time with people who have intellectual disabilities. Work is conducted in the clients' home environment and in the community to establish positive routines and functional skill development for the enhancement of the clients' daily living skills.

Typically, the instructor is assigned to provide training and guidance to clients in a mentor- style relationship for the attainment of personal goals. Must be available to meet with clients in their communities to provide skills training, attend social service meetings, and medical appointments several times a month. Reports to PTL's office located in the city of Sacramento remotely or in person when required. Must attend staff meetings, training, and supervision, and client QA meetings held by Sacramento program management. On-the-job training is provided.

Current positions & locations:

Independent Living Skills (ILS) Instructors- Sacramento:

Is a functional skills education, mentor-style and support services for individuals with

Autism, MMR, Down Syndrome, and other intellectual disabilities to increase their daily living skills at home and in the community.

• Budgeting, cooking skills, cleaning (upkeep), scheduling appointments.
• Relay information in a comprehensive way regarding medication, appointments, or services.
• You may be needed to attend doctor appointments, IPP meetings, or assist with filling out applications (e.g., Section 8, medical forms, CalFresh).
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: AA/AS degree; or completion of 60 units to include at least three units with a minimum of 2.7 GPA in one of the following disciplines: social sciences, human services, psychology, education, or teacher's assistant.

Judicially Involved Support Services (JISS) Instructors- Sacramento:

Provides support and guidance in a mentor-style relationship to help clients foster better decision-making skills, in efforts to become productive and confident members of society.

• The main goal is to help keep our clients out of jail.
• Some clients are judicially involved; meaning, they have gotten in trouble with the law (e.g., probation, parole, diversion plan, etc.).

• Some clients are in our program for recidivism prevention; meaning, they may be at-risk due to ongoing maladaptive behaviors or may violate probation/parole due to non-compliance with court orders.

• We also provide 1:1 Anger Management skills training, which some clients may be court mandated to participate.
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: BA/BS degree; in one of the following disciplines: Psychology, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Social Services, Human Services, Education, or other relevant disciplines.

Parent Support Service (PSS) Instructors – Sacramento/Yuba City/Marysville:

You work one-to-one with 'special need' parents in a mentor-style / instructor relationship to teaching parenting skills.

• The goal of PSS is to assist in providing a safe and stable living environment for our consumer and their family.
• Consumers may need support with topics such as, but not limited to healthy diets, IEPs with school districts, support during children’s doctor’s appointments, education on child’s development or developmental needs (many times consumers children’s also have a disability they need assistance understanding).

• There could be legal components, such as: custody hearings, child support, co- parenting issues, CPS cases (this may require you to be present at court mandated supervised visits).
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: AA/AS degree; or completion of 60 units to include at least three units with a minimum of 2.7 GPA in one of the following disciplines: social sciences, human services, child development/early childhood education, psychology, education, or teacher's assistant.

SKILLS:

* Effective written and verbal communication skills

* Ability to work in the client's home setting or the community

* Knowledge of intellectual disabilities

* Ability to use community resources and advocacy

* Ability to do report writing to state agencies

* Proficiency in MS WORD & MS EXCEL

*Time-Management/Organization

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Reliable transportation is a must. Valid California Driver's License, Automotive Insurance, and CPR/ 1st Aid are required. An extensive background clearance is required, including a 3-year Motor Vehicle Report.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Personal protective equipment provided or required, Temperature screenings, Social distancing guidelines in place, Virtual meetings, Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Application Question(s):

• What program(s) are you interested in applying for (e.g. Independent Living Skills-ILS, Judicially Involved Support Services-JISS, Parenting Support Services-PSS). Please specify:

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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