Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW: Vocational Visions is a non-profit agency located in Mission Viejo, CA which provides vocational and life skills training and support services to adults with intellectual/developmental and other disabilities. Today, we are a dynamic and growing organization driven to provide quality services to improve the lives of our persons served. Our staff are dedicated to our mission of helping clients live full lives as productive members of the community. In return, Vocational Visions gives employees the opportunity to be part of a team bringing those positive and meaningful experiences to our clients.

JOB OVERVIEW: Under the direction of the Manager, assists with compliance and regulations required for Adult Day Care Centers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES (including, but not limited to the following):

• Oversees the curriculum of the program, and works with staff individually and in small groups, reinforcing instruction of program curriculum.
• Completes all required reports, including ISP, Behavior Support Plan, Person Centered Plan, Goal Sheets, Annual and Semi-annual reports in a timely manner, reviews ISP’s on a continual basis to ensure that goal sheets are being filled out appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Trains the staff in the implementation of ISP, and provides ongoing support and direction in regards to goals throughout the day.
• Reviews participant objectives with Program Manager, to ensure goals set are attainable for participant
• Assess participant referral packets as to program eligibility and participation, schedule tour and assessments with participants/care provider, maintain application paperwork and all required documents
• Reviews/Audits participant files to maintain current required documentation. Maintain up to date files as well as case magic information.
• Tracks and requests 3-day emergency medication and physician reports for all participants.
• Provides input on participant behavior stressing areas of improvement and / or problems in order to develop appropriate goals; provides direct participant support and direction during absences of other staff.
• May be assigned participant/s if necessary to maintain ratio.
• Ensures meaningful destinations for community integration and conducts site observations in the community on a weekly basis.
• Responsible for all program communications with family members, service coordinators and care providers, on as needed basis to ensure appropriate service is provided to all participants.
• Prepares, distributes, and maintains accurate and timely information on required reports, forms, and documents related to programs and client activities.
• Orders all program materials and supplies necessary to run the program as budgeted
• Implements reward systems and incentive programs to achieve goals, issuing VV bucks as appropriate

ADDITIONAL DUTIES (including, but not limited to the following):

• Understands the role of the department and how it contributes to the overall success of Vocational Visions.
• Treats staff fairly and shows respect to coworkers
• Adheres to all Vocational Visions policies, Code of Conduct, and Procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in field of education or related discipline
• Completion of training in CPR and first aid

Required Experience:

• A minimum of two years experience working with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities or other comparable experience

Preferred Experience:

• Prior managerial experience
• Prior experience overseeing staff in an adult day program environment
• Familiarity with training in vocational, personal and social skills

Working Knowledge of:

• Persons with behavior characteristics of adults with Developmental/Intellectual disabilities
• Ability to assume responsibility and manage staff
• Ability to foster teamwork and encourage staff to work together
• Fostering a positive environment and working to maintain appropriate levels of skill development and task completion with staff and clients
• Title 17 and Title 22 Adult Day Program Regulations
• Unique needs of each participant
• Ability to cooperate and work in a team environment
• Computer skills (Word, Excel)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position requires standing as well as sitting with employee working with participants both in a controlled environment and in the community. The employee in this position maybe required to push wheelchairs, when working with participant. Employee may also be required to kneel, squat, bend, lift and twist when assisting client/s with various needs. This position requires the use a computer terminal to access input and retrieve data. Finger dexterity may be required. The employee also bends, reaches and pushes and pulls file drawers with file records and reports.

Occasional lifting of over 50 pounds may be required in this position. Employee in this position wears a back brace to assist participant/s in toileting.

There may be times when behaviors of a client cause them to hit, slap, poke, bit or pull at an employee’s hair or clothing. Other incidents may also occur. The employee in this position needs to understand that this is part of the job, and while staff works to prevent this from happening there may be instances when it can’t be avoided.

JOB SPECIFICS:

• Full-time
• Monday – Friday
• 8:00am – 4:00pm
• On-Site
• NO REMOTE WORK AVAILABLE
• CDC Compliant, including company specific requirements: Masking/Vaccination Policy/Drug Testing/Background Checks/Physicals
• Pay Rate: $20.00/hr. - $22.00/hr.
• Website: http://www.vocationalvisions.org/

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D ( Full-time employees working 30+ hours per week)
• CalSavers Plan
• Referral Program
• PTO/Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• EAP

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
Employees are required to wear masks and be fully vaccinated.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mission Viejo, CA 92691: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• California Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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