Direct Support Facilitator

Overview

About Us:

At Adjoin, we are agents of change, building a future where all people can belong in the places they live, work, learn, and play. Together with our community partners, we remove barriers to belonging with innovative solutions that center the unique needs of every individual we serve.

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Company:
Adjoin Industry: Non-Profit/Social Services Level: Full Time Job Family:
Disability Services

Location:

Visalia, CA 93291, USA Compensation: $18 - $19 per hour

• Assist advancing client’s decision-making, productivity and participation in a range of daily activities.
• Facilitating the client’s inclusion in positive community experiences.
• Promoting independence in daily activities while being mindful of client’s intellectual and physical disabilities and assisting with meals, cooking, household maintenance, grooming and dressing, as assigned.
• Maintaining current knowledge of client’s needs.

• Safety:
  Maintain inventory of forms, packets, supplies, including PPE. Act as local Safety Officer and member of the Adjoin Safety Committee. Track and facilitate required safety training and certification (First Aid/CPR). Complete safety orientation training for new hires.
• Communication:
  Maintain positive communications with supervisor, clients, landlords, employers, family members, Regional Center, D.O.R., and other community members. Document activity records, reports, incidents, and client evaluations accurately and timely.
• Training:
  Implement individual training and support programs under direction. Address challenging behaviors proactively and respectfully per plans and training.
• Administration:
  Documentation management, scanning/uploading/filing, mail/faxes/packages handling, and petty cash tracking as needed.
• Management:
  Manage safety matters in the office, arrange safety training, maintain office environment and supplies.
• Planning:
  Plan and participate in safety meetings, coordinate vaccinations/workers’ compensation administration, and safety drills; maintain safety postings.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  18 years of age or older. Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and background check. Physical evaluations may be required depending on duties and may include TB test and/or lift and transfer test.
• Certification:
  Certification in an approved First-Aid and CPR class; or successful completion within 45 days of hire.
• License:
  Insured, registered vehicle in safe working condition, and proof of current CA driver’s license. Acceptable DMV record.
• Mobile:
  Adjoin’s client case management platform requires a mobile device with reliable internet. Employee must have a device; reasonable reimbursement provided.
• Schedule:
  
  Direct Support Facilitator works as scheduled by Regional Manager; may be part or full time. Overtime may be required with prior approval.
• Travel:
  Ability to travel within counties served, approximately 75% of the time.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Adjoin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all individuals regardless of age, ancestry, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy-related conditions, race, religion, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics. We are committed to a fair and inclusive workplace where every employee can thrive.

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