Living Service Trainer (Care Taker) (San Jose)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $20 - $24 / hourly (depending on experience)

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 Program Manager, the Living Service Case Manger provides case management service; schedules staffing; supervises Living Service trainers; enhances quality of service delivery and Person- Centered Thinking (PCT) implementations; conducts ISP meetings; builds and maintains relationships with stakeholders; acts as the designated emergency leader when supervisor is not available; establishes collaborations with community partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide training, personal care assistance and support to participant in maximizing living skills, independence, optimal health, emotional stability, and community
• Provide close supervision, assistance and engagement to ensure participants safety, well-being and needs are
• 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
• Conduct training and organize a variety of activities tailored to participants 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
• Offer emotional support, engage in conversation, and provide companionship to enhance the well- being of the
• Assist participants in exploring community resources, planning, and attending community
• Transport participants for grocery shopping, leisure activities, Special Olympic practices / tournament, preferred outings and community engagement and as needed
• Implement positive behavioral prevention strategies and intervention
• 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 participants 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.

REQUIREMENTS :

Good oral and written communications skills in

Must be able to meet flexible schedule and be open to assignments and

Patient, caring, empathetic, with a genuine commitment to enhancing the quality of life for program participants.

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BENEFITS :