Workforce Development Instructor

Tierra Del Sol Foundation is seeking a dedicated and motivated Project Search Core Direct Support Professional to support interns enrolled in the Project Search Program. This role focuses on providing career development education, employment training within a medical setting, and ongoing skill-building support to individuals with developmental disabilities.

The Direct Support Professional will serve as an educator, mentor, advocate, and liaison between interns, their families, regional center counselors, and Kaiser Permanente personnel. The ideal candidate is creative, organized, professional, and passionate about helping individuals succeed in competitive employment settings.

Job Responsibilities Intern Training & Professional Development

• Design and present monthly PowerPoint presentations and lesson plans focused on: job readiness, workplace safety, professionalism, communication skills, employment success strategies
• Monitor and support interns to ensure expectations for grooming, professionalism, and workplace behavior are met.
• Provide individualized coaching and support throughout internship placements.

Hospital Networking & Internship Development

• Build relationships with hospital departments to identify opportunities for new internship placements.
• Conduct outreach to departments, families, and stakeholders to support intern success.
• Develop internship tasks tailored to interns' skills and abilities.
• Create detailed step-by-step task analyses for internship assignments.

Project Search Events & Portfolio Development

• Design flyers, invitations, and communications for Project Search events.
• Coordinate two annual social events to celebrate intern accomplishments and build relationships.
• Support the development and maintenance of digital portfolios for interns with communication barriers.

Graduate Placement & Job Retention Support

• Provide on-site support to interns transitioning into employment within Kaiser Permanente.
• Assess work environments and develop tools or strategies to promote long-term success and independence.
• Update floaters and covering staff with schedules, task analyses, and support strategies.
• Utilize creative problem-solving to adapt tasks to interns' strengths and support needs.

Schedule

• 37 hours per week
• Typical schedule: Monday - Friday between 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
• Some weekend availability may be required.
• 30-minute unpaid lunch when not actively supporting clients (working lunch agreement may apply)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience leading classes, workshops, or educational training.
• Experience developing, implementing, and modifying curriculum based on learner needs.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is required
• Previous management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficiency with: Google Docs, Google Slides, Microsoft Excel, Canva and Digital content creation tools
• Reliable transportation required for travel between multiple job sites.

Preferred Skills

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Creative problem-solving abilities
• Passion for supporting individuals with developmental disabilities
• Professionalism and adaptability in a medical/workplace setting

WHAT WE OFFER

STARTING RATE OF $22.65 PER HOUR

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 403B Savings

PAID TIME OFF

• Two weeks' vacation
• Personal
• Sick

OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH

Tierra offers a wide variety of DSP and management-level opportunities

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

Tierra is committed to ensuring each and every staff member feels focused, recognized, and challenged via:

• Weekly check-ins via Stand Out platform
• Monthly Department meetings
• Annual DSP Week celebration
• Annual New Year Kickoff party
• Annual Health Fair

BONUS OPPORTUNITIES

Bonus opportunities are available for employees who refer others to work for Tierra del Sol.

INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC TRAINING/TRANSFERABLE SKILLS, INCLUDING:

• First Aid/CPR Training
• NADSP E-Badge Academy: Tierra proudly offers all staff members who are interested, an opportunity to advance in their professional development and showcase their accomplishments with this accredited online training program through The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals Foundation.
• Open Future Learning: Accredited online training recognized by The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals.
• Handle with Care Behavior Management System: This federally approved two-part training system provides staff with verbal-intervention and physical-intervention techniques that focus on empowering individuals experiencing a crisis to regain control through support from trained personnel.
• Therap Experience: National leader in Web-Based Developmental Disabilities Software. Therap is a web-based application suite that was designed to provide a comprehensive solution for organizations supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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