Job Readiness (Immersion) Instructor

About this role

<p style="text-align: center;"><strong> </strong><strong>AbilityPath is looking for Immersion Instructor to join our team!</strong></p> <p style="text-align: center;">The The Immersion Instructor provides engaging, community-based instruction in support of high-quality participant services.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Compensation: $25-$26/hr</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Hours: 40/week Full Time with Benefits</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong><u>ABOUT US</u></strong><u>:</u></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><u>​</u>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 <a href="https://abilitypath.org/about-us/diversity-equity-inclusion/">diversity, equity and inclusion</a> (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!</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong><u>WHAT WE OFFER</u></strong><u>:</u></p> <p style="text-align: left;">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:</p> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Up to 4 weeks of PTO</li> <li>10 paid holidays*</li> <li>Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits upon hire* </li> <li>401(k) plan with employer match</li> <li>Performance bonuses</li> <li>Educational reimbursement benefit with ongoing professional development and growth opportunities</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong>*Full-time staff only</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong><u>WHAT WE VALUE: </u></strong></p> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Passion for the mission</li> <li>Interest in working with adults<strong> </strong>with intellectual and developmental disabilities </li> <li>Teamwork and collaboration</li> <li>Effective and open communication, thoughtfulness, and ability to adapt</li> <li>Shared commitment to DEI in creating a community where all members can represent themselves authentically</li> </ul> <p style="text-align: left;">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. </p> <p><strong><u>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction to participants to help them achieve their goals; instruction may be community based, on-site or provided virtually.</li> <li>Utilize appropriate modification techniques to respond to challenging behaviors and support behavioral plans to increase engagement</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Oversee case management and all related documentation and reports</li> <li>Supervise and assist participants during volunteer activities, paid work, classes, and other community activities</li> <li>Participate in agency functions and attend case management meetings</li> <li>Maintain professional relationships and provide excellent customer service with external parties, families, care givers, and participants</li> <li>Other duties as assigned</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION:</u></strong></p> <ul> <li>Ability to provide engaging instruction to participants with various developmental levels, skill sets, and behaviors</li> <li>Ability to respond to challenging behaviors and support behavioral plans to increase engagement</li> <li>Ability to work effectively on teams, including cross-departmental teams</li> <li>Knowledge of standard computer systems including Outlook and Word</li> <li>Ability to work with detailed and confidential information</li> <li>Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with parents, caregivers, team, and external partners</li> <li>Demonstrate a positive outlook and ability to adapt to change</li> <li>Passion for the mission, by believing in the abilities of people with disabilities</li> <li>Awareness of, sensitivity to, and competence in supporting people with developmental disabilities</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>education and work experience:</u></strong></p> <p>Any combination of education or work experience that meets job expectations; including but not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Education Degree in applicable field</li> <li>Specialized certificate</li> <li>Applicable work or volunteer experience</li> </ul> <p><strong><u>HIRING REQUIREMENTS</u></strong><strong>:</strong></p> <ul> <li>3 years of a Valid California Driver’s License/ID </li> <li>3 years of a Clean Driving Record (if…