Instructional Assistant (DSP)

Summary: Works under direct supervision of program management to provide functional skills training and personal care to disabled customers.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED with a preference give to persons who have experience working in day or residential programs serving persons with disabilities.
Language Ability: Must possess ability to read, write and understand English. Strong oral and written communication skills are a must. Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions from supervisor.
Math Ability: Knowledge and ability to work with basic mathematical concepts.
Computer Skills: Must have working knowledge of personal computers. (Highly desirable)
Driving Skills: Must possess a valid CDL and have clean driving record.

COMPETANCIES:
Is punctual and dependable
Provides excellent internal and external customer service
Must work in an ethical and professional manner
Has strong interpersonal skills that include responding well to supervision
Must be able to work collaboratively
Must be able to work independently
Must demonstrate respect and sensitivity to diversity
Must possess general knowledge of developmental and physical disabilities; individual/group instruction techniques, behavioral and medical knowledge associated with given disabilities such as seizure activity, practice of correct lifting, positioning and transferring techniques, behavior modification techniques, documentation procedures and have ability to remain calm in high stress situations
Must maintain First Aid/CPR certificates and be able to meet California Community Care Licensing personnel standards

DUTIES:
Provides group and one-to-one instruction daily
Provide direct personal care (including bathroom duties) as needed
Assist in application of behavioral management techniques as specified in instructional plans
Record data daily regarding customer's progress towards meeting ISP objectives
Maintain classroom equipment
Provide general clean-up for facility
Assist with and meet Community Care Licensing regulations (Title 1722)
Develop and maintain good rapport with customers, staff, and stakeholders
Provide customer transportation before, during and after program
Provide input to supervisor(s) regarding the development of individualized service plan objectives
Participate in customer meetings as needed
Attend required agency meetings and training as requested by Program Manager or designee
Perform other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to:
Stand, stretch, twist and reach with hands and arms for prolonged periods of time
Lift 50 lbs or more
Use hands to finger, to handle or to feel
To talk and to hear others

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to:
Stand, walk, climb, balance and to drive
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust to focus requirements as required in driving, reading, writing, or monitoring floor activity.