Living Service Trainer (Care Taker) (San Jose)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $17.02-$22.98 / hourly, depending on experiences.

Position Title : Trainer for Supported Living Service (SLS) and Independent Living Service (ILS)

Job Type : Part Time or Full Time

Reporting Supervisor : Program Manager and Director of Living Service Program

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 Case Manager, the essential functions of the Living Service (LS) Trainer are to

• provide personal care assistance, supervision and support and to optimize participant’s success in their living arrangements;
• conduct training and personalized assistance to enhance participant’s health, independence and overall skills; and
• transport participants for essential living functions and community engagement. This position involves implementing Person-Centered Thinking (PCT) activities, promoting participants’ living skills, ensuring their well-being, and maintaining a safe and supportive living

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 participant’s 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 participant’s 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 participant’s 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.

• Engage in precautionary practices to mitigate health, safety and any other risks to participants' well- being.
• Follow established safety protocols and emergency procedures, intervening as
• Perform first aid, CPR, and other emergency services (e.g. evacuations) as appropriate to the needs of
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to the development of care
• Attend staff meetings, apartment meetings, and staff training (All training and meetings are mandatory).
• Communicate proactively with supervisors regarding participants' well-being, needs, incidents, concerns,
• Be a supportive team player, support coworkers and promote team
• Respect participants’ rights, dignity, privacy. Timely report observations or evidence of violations of any of the personal rights and dependent adult and elder
• Comply with HIPAA law and confidentiality.
• Participate in FCSN special events and

REQUIREMENTS :

• Education : A high school diploma is required; a higher education degree is
• Experience : have at least one year of experience working with the developmentally disabled or being an enthusiastic, quick learner with an impeccable work
• Professional Skills
• Good oral and written communications skills in
• Good behavioral management
• Ability to teach, conduct training, arrange activities, work effectively and
• Sufficient skills in using Microsoft Office applications, email, and data entry,
• Ability to adapt to the changing needs of participants and respond to unexpected
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines
• Proficient critical thinking skills in decision making situations, good organizational and record keeping skills, and good independent
• Environmental Conditions
• Must be able to meet flexible schedule and be open to assignments and
• Able and willing to perform tasks that may involve lifting (25 lbs), bending, and assisting with personal care and mobility
• Extensive amount of time driving and transporting clients in the community, standing and
• Must have a reliable vehicle with full car insurance (proof of vehicle insurance), clean DMV record and willing to transport participants in personal vehicle for participants’ traveling
• Use electronic devices for documentation and
• Personality Traits :
• Patient, caring, empathetic, with a genuine commitment to enhancing the quality of life for program participants.
• Take initiative, energetic, reliable, multi-tasks, a quick
• Have a creative, innovative, open, and positive mindset and a 'Can Do' attitude.
• Have great interpersonal skills, collaborate with diverse people, and maintain a positive, uplifting, and optimistic work environment.

COMPANY WIDE JOB REQUIREMENTS :

• Must pass DOJ fingerprint-based background clearance prior to
• Must pass a health screening and TB test prior to
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a clean driving record.
• Obtain valid CPR and First Aid Certificate within one month of
• Use of mask when recommended / required by local Public Health

BENEFITS :

• 401(k) & matching
• Dental / Vision / Health insurance
• Life / AD&D insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Sign on Bonus / Referral Bonus Program
30+ days ago