Program Instructor

Overview

Cedars provides day programs and residential opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities. Our exceptional person-centered programs nurture creative, productive, joyful, and healthy lives.

As an Instructor in our Community Connections program, you will take a small group of adults who have developmental disabilities into the community to volunteer at places including the Marine Mammal Center, Marin Health Medical Center, and the Marin Headlands. You will display patience, compassion, curiosity and a strong desire to help others meet their full potential. The work is diverse, challenging and fun!

The hours are M-F, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM.

The rate for pay is $21/hour.
For full time permanent employees, a hiring bonus of up to $1,000 will be distributed over the course of the first year of employment.

• Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Experience in leading, advising, organizing, and motivating groups of people.
• The ability to teach and provide skills.
• The ability to manage a crew of clients and work with a team of leaders.
• A clean California DMV driver's license and a minimum of three years of driving.
• The ability to pass a criminal background check with the FBI and DOJ.
• CPR and First Aid certifications (or the willingness to acquire both).
• An upbeat, positive attitude and good sense of humor are helpful!

Cedars Offers Excellent Benefits for Full-Time (30+ hours/week) employees, including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• (403B) with matching of $.50 on the $1.00 on a tenure scale
• Paid Vacation, Sick, 3 Personal Days and 10 paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer paid Life/ADD insurance policy
• Employer paid Long Term Disability Insurance