Day Program Caregiver for Adults with Disabilities

Company: VistAbility
Location: Richmond
Posted on: November 22, 2022

Job Description:

*_Founded in 1965, VistAbility (formerly Contra Costa ARC) is a trusted and highly-regarded Bay Area non-profit agency serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. : _*

*_--Be a part of a fun, enriching, social program and be a positive force in someone's life!--_**: *

The entry-level Director Support Professional *(Instructor 1) : *assists and teaches adults who have disabilities (eg. Down's Syndrome, Autism, Cerebral Palsy) at our Richmond day program. Group activities include* arts and crafts, games, holiday parties, costume contests, music, cooking classes, field trips, and more. : *

*Essential Functions: : *

* Verbally and physically supports people in their daily program in an age-appropriate and respectful manner. (This includes providing support in community settings.)

* Manages peoples' medical and personal care needs (including assisting with bathroom use), privately, respectfully and using universal safety precautions

* Implements lesson plans as developed by the supervisory team and collects data according to prescribed procedures.

*Minimum Requirements include: *:

* Valid CA Driver license and good driving record required.

* Must meet State licensing requirements involving health screening and Department of Justice clearance including fingerprinting and background check.

* - COVID-19 Vaccination including booster required - religious or medical exemption requests will be considered

*Location: * Richmond
*Hours: : *8-3:30pm or 8:30-4pm (depending on program). 37.5 hours per week
*Compensation: *: $17.00 per hour + great benefits!
*Benefits for these work hours include: *

* Kaiser Medical, Dental, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance, 403(b) retirement plan (employer match after 1 year of employment)

* 2 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid Sick Days, and 11 paid Holidays plus a paid "holiday" on the employee's birthday.

Our vacation accrual rates are generous: 1st and 2nd year of employment = 2 weeks vacation a year; 3rd and 4th year of employment = 3 weeks vacation a year; 5th to 9th year of employment = 4 weeks vacation a year; the 10th year onward = 5 weeks vacation a year.

All positions open until filled

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour%3229273%

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