Community Integration Skills Instructor

Job Description: As a Skills Instructor, you will be responsible for picking up and driving up to 3 adults with developmental disabilities on a daily basis and providing the participants with guidance regarding community integration, social recreation/leisure skills, shopping in natural environments, money management, personal health and hygiene, use of community resources, community safety, fun community activities and how to utilize public transportation.

Villa's Community Integration Program (CIP) is a community based day program designed to meet the needs of adults living with intellectual/developmental disabilities who have a strong desire to work and would like to continue building their employment related skills through supervised volunteer opportunities, as well as independent living skills training.

Compensation:

• $ $20.00/hour

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM (35 hours/week)

Requirements:

• High school or equivalent
• Experience assisting special needs individuals; 1 year.
• Valid CA Driver's License (preferred) and 3 years of verifiable driving history. *A valid CA driver's license, a clean driving record, and reliable transportation are preferred to safely and effectively support special needs clients in achieving their goals. This position requires driving participants with special needs to: Community activities, events, and recreational outings. Educational or vocational programs.
• Willing to work in the Thousand Oaks, Camarillo and Simi Valley area.
• Satisfactorily complete a DOT drug test screening.
• Satisfactorily pass a background fingerprinting clearance from DOJ/FBI Community Care Licensing/Dept. of Social Services
• Satisfactorily complete a physical & TB screenings.

*For entry level positions we are willing to train the right candidate *

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $ $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending