Educator 1 - Life Skills Educator

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE: In-Home Educator 1 – Life Skills Educator

Department: Independent Living Skills, Adaptive Skills Training and Parenting

Location: Antelope Valley or San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita or East Los Angeles or Kern County

Bilingual: Preferred but not required

Requirements:   Car, Auto Insurance, Driver’s License, Background check, DMV report for the past 7 years for Educators transporting in

Kern County. (DMV printout required yearly). Must be 18 + years of age.

Availability:   Weekdays, Weekends, Full-time, Part-time

Pay Range: $19.50 - $21.50 hourly

Start Date: Immediate hire - several positions available

Job Summary :

Perform services (In-home and community) teaching consumers with Developmental Disabilities.

Job Duties :

Train or teach children and/or adults with Developmental Disabilities to accomplish daily living skills in the home and in the community. Follow Individual Service Plan, work basic-level cases and provide training in the following areas, but not limited to: toilet training, hygiene and grooming, travel training and social skills development. Locate community resources, complete all hours assigned, maintain accurate records, submit all reports as needed, identify and report possible abuse/neglect. 

Skills and Educational Requirements :

Must have experience working with persons with Developmental Disabilities. Ability to communicate with Consumers and Supervisors, ability to problem solve. Current CPR/First Aid certification for adults and children (or to be completed within 30 days of hire). Ability to use creativity in following the Service Plan. Minimum one year experience preferred or education in the field working with persons with Developmental Disabilities. Experience in Adaptive Skills Training or Independent Living Skills. Must be able to maintain appropriate boundaries with Consumers and their families.

Work Environment :

Working in client homes, visits to schools, social settings, grocery stores, Mall, SSI, DMV, banks, etc.

Other:

a. Current CPR and First Aid Certification for adults and children.

b. Cell phone with data plan and app capabilities.

c. Successful completion of Live Scan criminal background check through fingerprint clearance. Employment will be contingent upon the background check results. 

d. The willingness and ability to perform all the essential functions of the job.

e. The ability to work collaboratively with consumers and co-workers.

f. An employment record of punctuality, good work attendance and reliability.

g. You must complete an I-9 and show valid proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.

Update: 05/01/25