Schedule: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
Program is based at our new Adult Day Program in Thousand Oaks!
Momentum is hiring a Program Instructor to support individuals with daily living needs in a classroom setting. As a Program Instructor, you will be responsible for providing instruction to our people supported in computer technology, painting, gaming programs, and other activities; all while creating an environment where our people feel welcomed, invited, and supported in their personal and group exploration. Our Program Instructor's have the unique opportunity to build a rewarding career in healthcare and to develop caring relationships.
Benefits (Full-time):
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Life Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation/Sick/Bereavement leave
- Credit Union Benefits and Discounts
- Retirement Plan (403B)
Program Instructor Essential Duties:
- Promotes a friendly, comfortable, and safe environment
- Respects and promotes the right of individuals
- Develops lesson plans for individuals consistent with Individual Service Plan (ISP) objectives
- Manages day-to-day classroom activities consistent with ISP objectives
- Tracks and encourages program attendance
- Ensures that person(s) supported are clean and safe from harm or injury
- Assists people attending the program with communication, feeding, mobility, toileting, hygiene, and other activities of daily living
- Documents and completes person(s) supported notes, ensuring they are accurate and consistent with individuals behavior
- Implements quality behavior intervention plans
- Assists person(s) supported with community-based activities consistent with ISP objectives
- Follows and implements company policies
- Attends required in-service trainings
- Performs other duties as assigned to meet department and/or business needs
Program Instructor Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- High school diploma or GED (or substitute experience)
- At least one (1) year of experience in care and treatment of individuals with developmental disabilities; preferred
- Have working knowledge of computers and adaptive technology; preferred
- Website design and maintenance; preferred
- Ability to troubleshoot problems with computers, adaptive equipment, and software
- CPR and First-Aid certified
- Participate in pool therapy and aquatic activities
- Read, write, comprehend, and communicate in English well enough to perform essential duties and responsibilities
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Communicate and work professionally and cooperatively with others
- Successfully pass all post offer, pre-employment screening requirements, including criminal background check, drug screening, health screening, TB screening and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States
- Ability to run, push, pull, bend, squat, kneel, and lift up to fifty (50) pounds
- Valid and current proof of legal right to drive in California; required
With 40 programs and service sites spanning several counties, Momentum is the largest nonprofit provider of direct support for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Southern California.
Momentum is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates. Momentum also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment pursuant to California Law and, if applicable, the L.A. Fair Chance Ordinance.