***Full-time and Part-time positions available in the following areas: East San Gabriel Valley, West San Gabriel Valley, South Eastern LA County (Whittier, Santa Fe Springs, La Mirada, Pico Rivera), Harbor Cities, North Orange County ***
REACH envisions a world in which all people see themselves and others as valued, integrated members of society.
Through our mission, we aim to transform the lives of individuals with diverse abilities by helping them discover their voice and realize their dreams.
Primary Functions:
Under the direct supervision of a Training Specialist or Team Director, assists in the provision of direct educational services, vocational services, supported living services and training for practical application of skills and social behaviors necessary for optimum levels of independent/interdependent living and vocational life for individuals with disabilities and adaptive needs. Provides for direct implementation of all objectives assigned by an immediate supervisor. Lifting, pulling and pushing are primary activities of this job.
To assist in the implementation of the vocational, independent and interdependent living skills objectives as set out in the participant's individual support plan.
To be knowledgeable regarding specific participant needs and backgrounds.
To participate in meetings to provide direct assistance to the individual with disabilities in the development of their Living Skills and/or Vocational objectives.
To foster healthful habits and a feeling of wellbeing among participants. Providing support with fundamental daily routines that may encompass assistance with feeding, bathing, choosing attire, grooming, managing personal hygiene, and restroom needs.
To assist in the maintenance and publishing of progress notes regarding assigned individual with disabilities and their specific objectives.
To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the most current practices related to living independently.
To recommend changes or additions in a individual's program or schedule that would upgrade services provided by REACH.
To provide group and individual instruction to execute the individual support plans.
To transport individuals with disabilities to and from vocational and training activities in the community, when necessary.
Attend and participate in Kin group activities.
Actively participate in all REACH safety programs.
Other duties as assigned by the Training Specialist or Team Director.
