Learning to Thrive is seeking full–time (35-40 hours per week) Program Instructors to provide support and advocacy for adults with developmental disabilities. This open position is for our new location in Grass Valley, CA.

The Program Instructor’s primary role for the program is to serve in a leadership capacity for the development and implementation of programming activities as well performing all required documentation to ensure accountability for programming and care services provided.

This role serves to ensure the safety of all participants at all times.

The Program Instructor can/will be expected to serve in a support capacity – as needed – to Program Directors, Assistant Directors, Job Developers, Case Managers and Instructors.

Summary of Job Duties:

• Assisting the Program Manager(s) and co-workers to ensure ADA targets are met or exceeded on a daily/monthly basis.
• Oversee and support a small team of Program Assistants
• Acknowledging and engaging with every participant daily throughout the programming day
• Ensuring every participant is given the assistance needed to be at the very least physically integrated into every activity.
• Perform necessary documentation (daily documentation, case notes, etc.) as assigned/required.
• Approaching all situations with a cheerful outlook and sustaining the cheerful outlook throughout the day.
• Assisting the Program Manager(s) and co-workers to ensure Title 17 compliance standards are met at all times by ensuring compliance checks and ensuring all areas related to participant safety and staff safety are attended to immediately.
• Provides hands on assistance to participants requiring help with basic daily living needs including eating, drinking, toileting, mobility, and hygiene, etc.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum-based activities for the participants to participate in as assigned or required.

Job Requirements:

• Must be a minimum of 18 years old at the time of hire
• Proof of clearance through the Department of Justice via Livescan 
• Department of Motor Vehicle Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• Proof of passing a pre-placement physical and back assessment.
• Proof of negative TB test within the past twelve (12) months.

*If you receive a “conditional offer of employment”, Learning to Thrive can assist employees obtain items that they may need to meet these requirements as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour DOE.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday (Typically 8:00am – 3:30pm) 

How to Apply:

Email a cover letter and resume to Program Director, Patti Damon at [email protected]   

Learning to Thrive, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer