Day Program Assistant / Instructor

Day Program Assistant / InstructorAdult Day Program - Commerce, CA 90040OverviewLevel Entry Job Shift Day Education Level High SchoolSummary of Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Instructor reports directly to the Program Supervisor and/or Administrator and is responsible for the daily care of adults with developmental disabilities. Duties include but are not limited to, feeding, dressing, assistance with personal hygiene including assistance with toileting and changing of soiled undergarments, activity planning, leading assigned groups in scheduled activities and providing transportation to scheduled activity areas. Other duties may include preparing meals, basic instruction/training as outlined in the individual program plan and program curriculum, participation in the development of the individual program plan, and performing other activities or tasks that are related to assisting the consumers at the Adult Day Program.Duties and ResponsibilitiesMonitor services and clients progress in relationship to established goals and objectives, and document findings on the appropriate forms on a daily or as needed basis.Maintain current progress notes and data frequency count on each consumer assigned to themWill report incidents immediately to the program supervisor or administrator according to InClusion Services policies.Will assist consumers in all areas of grooming and personal hygiene skills (including assistance with toileting and changing of soiled undergarments) based on the needs of the consumers at the Adult Day Program.Will supervise and assist consumers during meals and snacks to ensure safetyWill keep daily attendance records for assigned consumers and ensure that the consumer or authorized individual signs attendance log/contact sheet dailyWill communicate on a regular basis with Program Administrator, Supervisor, families and other services providers and agencies, as needed;Will immediately report observations or evidence of violations of consumer rights or consumer abuse.Will attends team meetings or other training as part of continuation of education or any agency–wide training/in-services programs; Must complete a minimum of (1) hour of monthly in-service training every calendar month.Will attend and participate in clients quarterly/semi-annual/annual meetings; as needed and assigned by the program supervisor or program administrator.Will plan and coordinate with assigned client to achieve the programs objectives and client outcomes; achieving the client IPP objectives and identifying barriers to client success and how those barriers can be overcomeWill support consumers thru trainings and community integration exercises. Will arrange the transitioning of Consumers' from location to locationWill maintain a clean, safe and healthy environment at all times and will assist clients with cleaning as needed.Will assist in the development of social activities with their clients and teach clients how to increase their activities of daily livingWill ensure that all programming is safe, secure and dedicated to improving the lives of the Consumers' and will report any situation or behavior that is not immediately to the Program Supervisor or Administrator.Will assist clients with the self-administration of medication and record the information on the appropriate form on a daily basis as needed.Will aide in orientation and training of new staff members as needed.Will greet visitors and determine whether they should be given access to specific individuals based on InClusion Services – Day Program policies and procedures.Will have cell phone on at all times and must respond to phone calls, text, and e-mails to management within a short period of time (less than 10 minutes in working hours and as soon as possible during emergencies).Will maintain a high level of honesty, confidentiality and work ethic at all times; and always communicate, be consistent and act professionally at all times.Will perform transportation services for Day Program participants, one hour before Day Program start time and one hour after Day Program end time.Will perform other related duties and assignments as required and assigned by the Program Supervisor or Administrator.Working Schedule:Employment Classification: HourlyEmployment Status: Part-TimeMondays to Fridays: 8:30AM-230PMSaturdays and Sundays: Off DutyHolidays/After Office Hours: Off DutyTransportation Mondays to Fridays: 7:30AM-8:30AM to 2:30PM- 3:30PMPhysical Environment/Working Area:Job/On-Site: Designated On-Site Area or Designated Community Site Area Inclusion Services