DSP: Workforce Development Instructor (Part-Time)

Overview DSP: Workforce Development Instructor (Part-Time) Part Time 5 Foothill, Sunland, CA, US Requisition ID: 1486 • Salary Range: 22.00 per hour The Workforce Development Direct Support Professional is under the supervision of the Program Manager/Program Director and is responsible for planning and conducting lessons and activities for associates drawn from the Productive and Personally Meaningful Life (PPML) Plans/Person Centered Plans. The Direct Support Professional supports associates to communicate effectively, develop positive relationships, become valued community members, and work toward goals, including competitive, integrated employment in a community-based quality of life. Responsibilities Provide small group and one-on-one training of individuals in specific job skills and general work behaviors. Ensure that all assigned job duties are consistently completed according to employer standards and expectations. Maintain regular communication with employers regarding satisfaction with employee performance, work schedules and quality assurance. Conduct job analysis in cooperation with employers. Provide supervision and training to associates in community access skills. Provide supervision and training to associates in self-advocacy and social/leisure skills. Provide mobility training. Assist associates in accessing a variety of community locations using company/personal vehicles/public transportation. Part-Time DSP schedules are available and flexible with the option to work extra hours as needed or available. Monday through Friday and weekend availability. These hours and duties are subject to change based on program needs and may include weekends, holidays and evening hours to meet associate, employer and stakeholder expectations. For this position, staff will have a 30 minute working lunch when actively supporting associates. A working lunch agreement will be on file. Qualifications Three years of good driving experience, a valid California driver’s license, personal vehicle with seatbelts to safely accommodate up to 4 passengers, and vehicle insurance is also required. Candidate must have a sincere desire to help others be successful. High School Diploma or higher. A Bachelor’s degree in the field of Social Service/Rehabilitation is a plus. Experience in providing training/support to individuals with developmental disabilities is a plus. Must demonstrate a working knowledge of task analysis/assessment/positive behavior supports and clear written and verbal communication skills. What We Offer Starting rate of $22.00 per hour Paid Time Off – Two weeks’ vacation, Personal, Sick Opportunity for Growth – Tierra offers a wide variety of DSP and management-level opportunities Employee Engagement – Weekly check-ins, monthly department meetings, annual DSP Week celebration, annual New Year kickoff, health fair Bonus Opportunities – Referral bonuses Industry-Specific Training/Transferable Skills – First Aid/CPR Training; NADSP E-Badge Academy; Open Future Learning; Handle with Care Behavior Management System; Therap Experience Attachments Individualized PCSS.pdf Universal DSP JobDescriptionFY24.docx.pdf #J-18808-Ljbffr Tierra del Sol Foundation