Instructional Assistant

Instructional Assistant / Personal AttendantNapa Office/Main Office - Napa, CA 94559OverviewSalary Range $14.00 - $16.00 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time Job Shift Any Education Level High School Travel Percentage Up to 25% Category Health CareDescriptionOverview: Consistently provides one to one assistance and instruction for the clients to ensure basic health, safety, and community integration.Duties: • Implementing client Individual Support Plan (ISP) and Treatment Program. • Assisting in all daily paperwork including: reports, dailies, seizure logs, current medication sheets, and SIR's information, etc. • Accurate and proficient charting and documentation daily. • Assist in teaching the clients about personal care, household chores, daily living, community resources, safety awareness, social and recreation opportunities in the community. • Assist clients to address their medical, dental and mental health needs by scheduling appointments, coordination of transportation and utilizing standard medication procedures. • Assist the clients in addressing issues and challenges by role-modeling appropriated responses. • Assist clients with budgeting, grocery shopping and meal preparation. • Assist in household maintenance including but not limited to yards and basic landscaping needs. • Attend any relevant meeting as assigned by Administrator and/or the Executive Directors. • Other duties as assigned by the Executive Directors.Ancillary Functions: • Represent Tailored Living Choices in a professional manner at all times. • Establish and maintain a constructive and professional relationship with clients and their circle of support. • Work independently with the flexibility to work with any clients as directed by a manager. • Follow written and verbal instructions in English from Executive Directors and Administrator. • Remain calm in situations of high stress. • Promote and maintain a congenial supportive environment for the clients.Work Environment: • Community settings and home environment • Environment may become confrontational • Some lifting involved.Qualifications• 18 years of age or older with a minimum of a high school diploma or the equivalent. • Minimum of one year's experience working specifically with individuals with developmental disabilities is highly desirable. • Ability to read, write and comprehend English. • Follow written and verbal instructions in English from supervisors. • Must have independent and reliable transportation, valid auto insurance and clean DMV. • Fingerprint clearance • Working telephone