Employment Trainer

Company: AbilityPath
Location: Daly City
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

The Employment Trainer provides engaging, community-based instruction in support of high-quality participant services. Seeking candidates with a culinary background or passion for food! Come support our Adults with developmental disabilities to gain valuable skills that can lead to future employment in the hospitality industry!What we Offer:Working with us provides the rewarding experience associated with empowering people with special needs to achieve their full potential. We support a healthy and balanced life. Our organization provides a well-rounded career experience that includes job training and development opportunities, employee recognition programs, paid time off, and other benefits creating a total compensation package.AbilityPath offers a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time employees which includes medical, dental, 401(k), and more!What we Value:Passion for the missionTeamwork and CollaborationEffective communication thoughtfulness and ability to adaptShared commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in creating a community where all members can thrive as their authentic selfAbout Us:We are a non-profit organization that provides a variety of programs and services for the lifespan of individuals with disabilities for the past 100 years! Our mission is to empower people with special needs to achieve their full potential through innovative, inclusive programs and community partnerships. In addition, here at AbilityPath we stand for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Duties and Responsibilities:Provide engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction to participants to help them achieve their goals; instruction may be community based, on-site or provided virtually.Utilize appropriate modification techniques to respond to challenging behaviors and support behavioral plans to increase engagementOversee case management and all related documentation and reportsSupervise and assist participants during volunteer activities, paid work, classes, and other community activitiesResponsible for travel training participants using public transportation and the safety and well-being of participants while out on community outingsParticipate in agency functions and attend case management meetingsMaintain professional relationships and provide excellent customer service with external parties, families, care givers, and participantsDrive agency vehicles as neededTransport participants to activities and events; provide route service as neededOther duties as assignedHiring Requirements:Valid California Driver's License/IDProof of negative TB test resultsVerification of physical clearancePassing a criminal fingerprint clearance18 years of age or job permit clearanceProof of Covid-19 VaccinationPhysical Activity:Accommodations made upon request to Human ResourcesAbility to physically respond to adults with developmental disabilitiesAbility to lift/support at least 40 lbs as neededAbility to sit, stand, stoop, and bend frequentlyAbility to walk for extended periods of time and support adults with developmental disabilities on community outingsAbility to drive company vehicles to transport participantsAbility to sit and keyboard as neededEqual Employment OpportunityAbilityPath is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Our policy prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry (including language-use restrictions and possession of a driver's license), citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, family care status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, military or veteran status, or other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. AbilityPath will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination against, harassment of, or disrespectful or unprofessional conduct toward an employee based upon any of the protected characteristics listed above or based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.

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