Join us in empowering individuals with disabilities in the vibrant downtown of Napa. Our supportive organization offers small caseloads, diverse perspectives, and exciting daily activities. Enjoy flexible scheduling, access to company vehicles, bonuses, and monthly opportunities for winning prizes.
Make a profound difference, by doing fulfilling work every day!
Independent Living Skills Specialist at an established non-profit program for adults with varying support needs. Our 25-year-old collaborative program includes classes, activities, and employment placement services for residents.
You will teach life and social skills to neurodivergent adults with cognitive and learning disabilities as a member of a collaborative program. Duties also include community integration activities and residential support.
Moving Forward Towards Independence, Napa, CA.
For more information: www.moving-forward.org and www.moving-forward.org/news and www.moving-forward.org/testimonials.
Starting Salary: up to $18 an hour
Part- Time, Full-Time flexible options at hire
Benefits
· Health Insurance
· Dental Insurance
· Paid Time Off
· Holiday and Birthday Bonuses (provided by the Family Association)
Qualifications
· US work authorization (required)
· A clean driving record, a valid California driver’s license and a clear criminal background check (required)
· High school or equivalent (required)
· Associate Degree or higher (preferred)
· Willing to work a flexible work week (may include weekend days) and hours to meet residents’ needs.
· Excellent communication skills, excellent interpersonal and teaching skills.
· Team oriented.
· Prior work or desire to work with adults with varying needs is preferred.
Description of Job and Duties
Moving Forward Towards Independence is a residential program near downtown Napa, offering transitional and independent living support to adults with developmental, learning, and autism spectrum disabilities.
We strive to support the growth of the whole person in a true community environment. We offer a resident the opportunity of living in one of our two group living homes, our on-campus apartments, or live on his or her own in the wider Napa community.
Our Independent Living Skills Specialists work directly with our residents to coach, instruct and assist with all independent living needs.
Responsibilities:
· Assesses residents needs to live independently; develops and implements Individual Support Plans, including annual personal and work goals; and, monitors progress. Reviews progress with Management and family/guardian at least annually.
· Provides instruction and support for daily living activities, such as meal preparation, shopping, hygiene, personal care, budgeting, safety awareness, and maintaining a clean and healthy living environment.
· Promotes healthy lifestyle choices (i.e., nutrition, exercise, socialization) and, when necessary, develops plans for improvement working with their residents.
· Assists resident with medical, dental and/or psychological professional appointments, including attending the appointments when needed.
· Assisting residents with their job/work needs, such as driving the resident to and from work, assisting with required clothing needed for the job.
· Proven track record of working independently.
· Communicates regularly with the resident’s family or guardian.
· Communicates regularly with MFTI management.
· Works with Management and other Specialists to coordinate special events for the residents (like hikes, plays, fishing, BBQ dinners, art shows, musical events, Luaus, Halloween Parties) and encourages their residents to join in. Enthusiasm and creativity appreciated!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Patient demographics:
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Weekends only
Experience:
- Direct support: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations