Living Service Trainer (Care Taker) (Fremont)

JOB SUMMARY:

Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN) is a nonprofit organization. FCSN Living Service Program is seeking an energetic, patient, detail-oriented, and reliable trainer. The position is responsible for providing training and supervision to adults with developmental challenges. Work locations in Fremont and/or San Jose area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Under the supervision of Case Manager, the essential functions of the Living Service (LS) Trainer are to

1. provide personal care assistance, supervision and support and to optimize participant’s success in their living arrangements;
2. conduct training and personalized assistance to enhance participant’s health, independence and overall skills; and
3. transport participants for essential living functions and community engagement. This position involves implementing Person-Centered Thinking (PCT) activities, promoting participants’ living skills, ensuring their well-being, and maintaining a safe and supportive living

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide training, personal care assistance and support to participant in maximizing living skills, independence, optimal health, emotional stability, and community integration.
• Provide close supervision, assistance and engagement to ensure participant’s safety, well-being and needs are met.
• Supervise and/or Assist with personal care tasks (bathing, brushing, dressing, grooming, and toileting), household maintenance tasks, healthy meal preparation, health monitoring and medication management.
• Observe and timely report changes in the participant's physical or mental health to supervisor.
• Conduct training and organize a variety of activities tailored to participant’s diverse needs, skills and interests.
• Motivate and actively engage participants in living-skill training, classes, activities and healthy lifestyle practices to promote their overall skills and optimal health.
• Offer emotional support, engage in conversation, and provide companionship to enhance the well- being of the participate.
• Assist participants in exploring community resources, planning, and attending community outings.
• Transport participants for grocery shopping, leisure activities, Special Olympic practices/tournament, preferred outings and community engagement and as needed trips.
• Implement positive behavioral prevention strategies and intervention techniques.
• Assist participants to self-administer prescribed medication or over-counter med. Record on the medication log with signatures.
• Effectively and respectfully communicate with participants, families, team members and supervisors.
• Document participant’s daily service log, behaviors, participation, activities, objective tracking and incidents.
• Complete quarterly, semi-annual and annual PCT ISP reports in a timely manner and engage participants in achieving their ISP objectives.

• Engage in precautionary practices to mitigate health, safety and any other risks to participants' well- being.
• Follow established safety protocols and emergency procedures, intervening as necessary.
• Perform first aid, CPR, and other emergency services (e.g. evacuations) as appropriate to the needs of participants.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to the development of care plans.
• Attend staff meetings, apartment meetings, and staff training (All training and meetings are mandatory).
• Communicate proactively with supervisors regarding participants' well-being, needs, incidents, concerns, etc.
• Be a supportive team player, support coworkers and promote team morale. 
• Respect participants’ rights, dignity, privacy. Timely report observations or evidence of violations of any of the personal rights and dependent adult and elder abuse.
• Comply with HIPAA law and confidentiality.
• Participate in FCSN special events and fundraisers.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Education: A high school diploma is required; a higher education degree is preferred.
2. Experience: have at least one year of experience working with the developmentally disabled or being an enthusiastic, quick learner with an impeccable work ethic.
3. Professional Skills
   • Good oral and written communications skills in English.
   • Good behavioral management skills.
   • Ability to teach, conduct training, arrange activities, work effectively and independently.
   • Sufficient skills in using Microsoft Office applications, email, and data entry, etc.
   • Ability to adapt to the changing needs of participants and respond to unexpected situations.
   • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines.
   • Proficient critical thinking skills in decision making situations, good organizational and record keeping skills, and good independent.
4. Environmental Conditions
   • Must be able to meet flexible schedule and be open to assignments and caseloads.
   • Able and willing to perform tasks that may involve lifting (25 lbs), bending, and assisting with personal care and mobility needs.
   • Extensive amount of time driving and transporting clients in the community, standing and walking.
   • Must have a reliable vehicle with full car insurance (proof of vehicle insurance), clean DMV record and willing to transport participants in personal vehicle for participants’ traveling needs.
   • Use electronic devices for documentation and notes.
5. Personality Traits:
   • Patient, caring, empathetic, with a genuine commitment to enhancing the quality of life for program participants.
   • Take initiative, energetic, reliable, multi-tasks, a quick learner.
   • Have a creative, innovative, open, and positive mindset and a 'Can Do' attitude.
   • Have great interpersonal skills, collaborate with diverse people, and maintain a positive, uplifting, and optimistic work environment.

COMPANY WIDE JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must pass DOJ fingerprint-based background clearance prior to employment.
• Must pass a health screening and TB test prior to employment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a clean driving record.
• Obtain valid CPR and First Aid Certificate within one month of employment.
• Use of mask when recommended/required by local Public Health Department.

BENEFITS:

• 401(k) & matching
• Dental/Vision/Health insurance
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Sign on Bonus/ Referral Bonus Program

Salary : $18 - $24