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HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Position : Part-time Community Support (Lead/Level III)

Vacancies : multiple

Program Area: Community Connections, Go Group

Part-time : $21/hour, no benefits, temporary

Location : Livermore, CA

“We rise by lifting others.” Robert Ingersoll

Our story began on January 6, 1964 in Lafayette, California with a small group of young adults, their parents and the founding Director, Helen Young. Fifty-eight (58) years later, Futures continues to serve the same population now, in several counties in California. The participants’ overall health and wellness is our passion. Empowering and enriching their lives, is our mission.

Join a team that truly makes a profound difference in people’s lives. Dedicated staff members believe that coming to work is much more than a job. It is to fulfill our participants’ dreams and life goals.

About Go Group Program:

The program calendar is dynamic and includes opportunities for social/recreational activities; personal connections; volunteerism; advocacy and self-expression; health and wellness; and independent living skills, among many other opportunities.

This is a leadership role to promote and protect the rights of participants to live a fulfilling life with dignity and respect. We are seeking compassionate leaders who would take our participants on a journey of self-discovery and explore community connections.

Essential Functions & Duties:

• Plans activities for the program that are meaningful and engaging to the participants.
• Trains and supports Level II staff in providing participant support, training, and supervision in the areas of communication and mobility.
• To ensure that participants have access to assistive technology, communication devices, adaptive equipment, in a healthy and safe practices.
• Provide training of staff in medication administration and ensures that proper medication procedures are followed.
• Oversees team’s community activities, events and destinations and arranging/accessing transportation.
• Attends outings with participants.
• Receives Staff-in-Charge training, including Workers’ Compensation Procedures, Sexual Harassment Prevention, Personnel Policies, Procedures, & Information, and performs duties as required of Staff-in-Charge, including health & safety officer duties, special incident reporting, and instructing and training Level I/II direct service staff in providing participant support.
• Trained and skilled to maintain participant database (Case Magic), permanent files, and records.
• Knowledge of all aspects of participant files.
• Experienced in developing Individual Service Plans (ISP’s), including the supports, activities, and resources required for participants to achieve personal goals, completes daily charting and/or case noting.
• Evaluates and summarizes participant progress in written form for annual and semi-annual meetings

Qualities of a Community Support Leader:

• Be a positive role model not only to the participants but to team members as well.
• Have a collaborative work style using teamwork skills, professionalism, with tact, diplomacy, and good judgement.
• Possess good organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Able to prioritize work to meet deadlines, work independently and have some flexibility to adapt to changes.
• Open to work in the evenings and weekends for participant support, meetings, and community events – if needed.
• Ability to analyze problems, situations, and alternatives to make effective decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer services skills.

Job Requirements:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Authorized to work in U.S.
• High school diploma
• Four (4) years or more of related work experience, preferably with a human service agency or educational organization working with persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities, will be considered in lieu of the educational requirements.
• To drive participants in a company vehicle (if available) or personal vehicle (mileage will be paid), must possess a valid CA driver’s license, clear DMV record and provide evidence of current auto insurance.
• Knowledgeable of computers and software use, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and G Suite Workplace.
• LiveScan criminal record clearance (or exemption) prior to start.
• Health Screening and TB Test clearance. Not more than 1 year prior to employment or within 7 days after employment.
• Physical stamina and ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to perform the assigned duties safely and effectively.
• Covid Safety Protocols: Aligned with CDC protocols, Futures-Explored requires all employees be fully vaccinated and when eligible; get a booster for COVID-19. In the event of a legal exemption from vaccination, a reasonable accommodation will be considered.

Great if you have:

• Knowledgeable of Lanterman Act regulations, Regional Center guidelines, and State of California Licensing regulations.
• Certified in First Aid/CPR/AED by a qualified instructor.

Know more about us:

https://www.futures-explored.org/

Futures-Explored is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $21.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work Location: One location

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