Position: Developmental Instructor
Reports To: Program Manager
Work Location: 1430 Venice Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90006
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Compensation: $16.78 per hour
Who We Are:
ECF was founded in 1946 by a group of parents and community activists who sought to establish a day training program as an alternative to institutional care for individuals with developmental disabilities. For the last 75 years we have worked to improve the lives of children, youth and adults in the Los Angeles County area by offering a wide range of experiences and opportunities to encourage individuals to discover and develop their unique talents and abilities. The mission of ECF is to provide the highest quality services for children and adults who are challenged with developmental, learning, and emotional barriers — empowering them to reach their greatest potential.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Under direct supervision, provide individualized and group instruction to adult clients with developmental disabilities.
Essential Duties:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: One year directly related experience working with adults with special needs.
Knowledge/Abilities/Skills:
Exceptional Children’s Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in all company facilities without regard to race (including hair texture and hairstyles), color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, (or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to lactation), physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, and leaves of absence, compensation and training.
DEI Statement:
Exceptional Children’s Foundation is on a mission to provide the resources necessary to raise awareness and to support a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We are continuing to build a culture that is safe, respectful, fair and inclusive for all of our employees. We are proud to employ people of all backgrounds who possess the talent, energy, and focus to accelerate our vision forward.
Reports To: Program Manager
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Work Location: 1430 Venice Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90006
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Compensation: $16.78 per hour
Who We Are:
ECF was founded in 1946 by a group of parents and community activists who sought to establish a day training program as an alternative to institutional care for individuals with developmental disabilities. For the last 75 years we have worked to improve the lives of children, youth and adults in the Los Angeles County area by offering a wide range of experiences and opportunities to encourage individuals to discover and develop their unique talents and abilities. The mission of ECF is to provide the highest quality services for children and adults who are challenged with developmental, learning, and emotional barriers — empowering them to reach their greatest potential.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Under direct supervision, provide individualized and group instruction to adult clients with developmental disabilities.
Essential Duties:
- Supervise, train and evaluate assigned clients during facility and community-based activities. Promptly address questions to case manager or supervisor. Serve as job coach for clients in paid work and volunteer placements in facility and community-based training.
- Deliver services to the clients that will enhance their ability to function within the program and in the community and, in general, work closely and cooperatively with all staff to assist clients in meeting their goals. Remain engaged with clients while in the classroom and during community outings.
- Instruct, provide continuous supervision, support and assist clients in the development of social, self-help and work skills in accordance with the Individual Program Plan (IPP) including, but not limited to, communication, gross motor, pre-vocational, employment, community integration, cognitive, and social-emotional domains. Provide behavioral intervention to clients through appropriate methods as designated in overall goals and curriculum.
- Record information regarding clients’ progress using appropriate assessment/ measurement tools for development of individual program plans. Provide input to case management staff. Submit written progress reports monthly and unusual incidents reports as needed.
- Prepare and/or follow lesson plans including scheduling classroom and community activities in advance. Lesson plans should involve activities that engage and benefit the consumers.
- Provide supervision during clients’ arrival, departure, and lunchtime.
- Assist clients with personal hygiene needs including toileting, illness and incidents of incontinence. Attend to the personal needs of clients in a dignified and caring manner.
- Transport and/or accompany clients on public transportation for community-based trainings or community outings and medical emergencies. Staff is to remain engaged with clients during work hours.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: One year directly related experience working with adults with special needs.
Knowledge/Abilities/Skills:
- Ability to read, comprehend, and write English in order to follow instructions, read and write reports, and communicate with clients.
- Ability to write accurate and descriptive progress reports, unusual incident reports, etc.
- Insurable driving record.
- Pass a Department of Justice background investigation.
- Provide evidence of a negative TB test initially and every three years thereafter.
- Salary is commensurate with experience
- Mobile phone reimbursement
- Flexible work hours and days
- Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement
- Potential for career advancement
- Paid training time
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Benefits for Full Time Employees
- 401k Employer Match
Exceptional Children’s Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in all company facilities without regard to race (including hair texture and hairstyles), color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, (or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to lactation), physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, and leaves of absence, compensation and training.
DEI Statement:
Exceptional Children’s Foundation is on a mission to provide the resources necessary to raise awareness and to support a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We are continuing to build a culture that is safe, respectful, fair and inclusive for all of our employees. We are proud to employ people of all backgrounds who possess the talent, energy, and focus to accelerate our vision forward.
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