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AbilityPath is hiring On-Call Program Instructors to join our team!

The Program Instructor provides engaging instruction in support of high-quality participant services through community based or on-site activities! We are looking for talent folks interested in working with the disability community either at our sites or out in the community! This is a great opportunity for folks looking for career paths in special education, speech, occupational or recreational therapy, non profit, second career! Apply now!

Opportunities available in any of our site locations- great opportunity for students, folks interested in flexible schedule, anyone looking to get experience in this field!

Compensation: $23-24/hr

Schedule: On call and substitutes work flexible hours and can make their own schedule based on their availability. 

ABOUT US:

​We are a non-profit organization that provides a variety of programs and a lifespan of services for individuals with disabilities. Our mission to accept, respect, and include people of all abilities extends to every member of our community. We are committed to the lifelong process of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) learning and application to build a more inclusive culture, where everyone plays a role in advancing DEI. We will always have work to do, and we look forward to doing it TOGETHER!

WHAT WE OFFER:

At AbilityPath, we support a well-rounded career experience with a focus on career development, collaboration, employee wellness, and employee recognition, including the below benefits and opportunities for staff:

• Up to 4 weeks of PTO
• 10 paid holidays*
• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits upon hire* 
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Performance bonuses
• Educational reimbursement benefit with ongoing professional development and growth opportunities

*Full-time staff only

WHAT WE VALUE:

• Passion for the mission
• Interest in working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities 
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Effective and open communication, thoughtfulness, and ability to adapt
• Shared commitment to DEI in creating a community where all members can represent themselves authentically

 

We strongly encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, and any multiply marginalized people to apply. AbilityPath is committed to recruiting and retaining diverse diversity among our staff teams. 

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Provide engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction to participants to help them achieve their goals; instruction may be community based, on-site or provided virtually.
• Utilize appropriate modification techniques to respond to challenging behaviors and support behavioral plans to increase engagement
• Complete documentation for tracking participant goals and comment on progress and achievement 
• Supervise and assist participants during volunteer activities, paid work, classes, and other community activities
• Responsible for travel training participants using public transportation and the safety and well-being of participants while out on community outings
• Participate in agency functions and attend staff meetings and other trainings as scheduled
• Maintain professional relationships and provide excellent customer service with external parties, families, care givers, and participants 
• Assist participants in personal hygiene as needed
• Drive agency vehicles as needed
• Transport participants to activities and events; provide route service as needed
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

In our approach to inclusive hiring, we recognize that job qualifications within hiring policies have been used to exclude candidates from marginalized backgrounds. Below is a list of Education and Work Experience that would be helpful to have in this role, however, we encourage you to apply even if you may not meet all of the listed qualifications, as any combination of lived and learned education and experience can make you a successful candidate.

• Education Degree in applicable field 
• Applicable work or volunteer experience 
• Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities preferred

HIRING REQUIREMENTS:

• 3 years of a Valid California Driver’s License/ID
• 3 years