Living Service Trainer (Care Taker) (San Jose)

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 Program Manager, the Living Service Case Manger provides case management service; schedules staffing; supervises Living Service trainers; enhances quality of service delivery and Person- Centered Thinking (PCT) implementations; conducts ISP meetings; builds and maintains relationships with stakeholders; acts as the designated emergency leader when supervisor is not available; establishes collaborations with community partners.

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:

1. Education: A high school diploma is required; a higher education degree is


2. Experience: have at least one year of experience working with the developmentally disabled or being an enthusiastic, quick learner with an impeccable work


3. 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
   
   
   
   


4. 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
   
   
   
   


5. 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