{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"63520da9d3ff16d9e83a38b5","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/63520da9d3ff16d9e83a38b5","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/63520da9d3ff16d9e83a38b5","title":"Social Recreation Program Instructor","description":"MAKE INCLUSION YOUR MISSION!\nWe empower people with special needs to achieve their full potential through innovative, inclusive programs and community partnerships.\nAbilityPath is looking for talented and resourceful people who believe in the abilities of ALL people, including those with special needs. We offer a diverse and rewarding work environment where YOU can make a difference!\nAbilityPath is hiring an on-call Social Recreation Program Instructor to join our team!\nThe Social Recreation Program Instructor provides engaging instruction in support of high-quality participant services while fostering holistic development and well-being of adults and youth with disabilities. This is an on-call position with an opportunity to work up to 10 hours a week\nOpportunities available in Burlingame\nCompensation: $22-$23/hr\nABOUT US:\nWe 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!\nWHAT WE OFFER:\nAt 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:\nUp to 4 weeks of PTO\n10 paid holidays*\nComprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits upon hire*\n401(k) plan with employer match\nPerformance bonuses\nEducational reimbursement benefit with ongoing professional development and growth opportunities\nFull-time staff only\nWHAT WE VALUE:\nPassion for the mission\nInterest in working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities\nTeamwork and collaboration\nEffective and open communication, thoughtfulness, and ability to adapt\nShared commitment to DEI in creating a community where all members can represent themselves authentically\n\nWe 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.\n\nABOUT THE ROLE:\nProvide engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction to participants to help them achieve their goals; instruction may be community based or on-site.\nUtilize appropriate modification techniques to respond to challenging behaviors and support behavioral plans to increase engagement\nComplete documentation for tracking participant goals and comment on progress and achievement\nSupervise and assist participants during volunteer activities, program activities, and other community activities\nResponsible the safety and well-being of participants while out on community outings\nParticipate in agency functions and attend staff meetings and other trainings as scheduled\nMaintain professional relationships and provide excellent customer service with external parties, families, care givers, and participants\nAssist participants in personal hygiene as needed\nDrive agency vehicles as needed\nTransport participants to activities and events; provide route service as needed\nOther duties as assigned\nEDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:\nIn 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.\nEducation Degree in applicable field\nApplicable work or volunteer experience\nExperience working with adults with developmental disabilities preferred\nHIRING REQUIREMENTS:\n3 years of a Valid California Driver's License/ID\n3 years of a Clean Driving Record (if applicable)\nProof of negative TB test results\nVerification of physical clearance\nPassing a criminal fingerprint clearance\n21 years of age for driving positions\nPHYSICAL ACTIVITY:\nEmployees have the opportunity to share access needs during the interview process, upon hire, and ongoing throughout their employment. AbilityPath recognizes that each person has unique access needs and we are committed to an ongoing evaluation process to make our organization more accessible to meet the needs of our team members.\n\nAbility to physically respond to adults with developmental disabilities\nAbility to lift/support at least 40 lbs as needed\nAbility to sit, stand, stoop, and bend frequently\nAbility to walk for extended periods of time and support adults with developmental disabilities on community outings\nAbility to drive company vehicles to transport participants\nAbility to sit and keyboard as needed\n\nEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:\nAbilityPath is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Our policy prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry (including language-use restrictions and possession of a driver's license), citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, family care status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, military or veteran status, or other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. AbilityPath will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination against, harassment of, or disrespectful or unprofessional conduct toward an employee based upon any of the protected characteristics listed above or based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.\n\nVia Services is now affiliated with AbilityPath, thriving together to provide a lifetime of opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. 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We offer a diverse and rewarding work environment where YOU can make a difference!\nAbilityPath is hiring an on-call Social Recreation Program Instructor to join our team!\nThe Social Recreation Program Instructor provides engaging instruction in support of high-quality participant services while fostering holistic development and well-being of adults and youth with disabilities. This is an on-call position with an opportunity to work up to 10 hours a week\nOpportunities available in Burlingame\nCompensation: $22-$23/hr\nABOUT US:\nWe 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!\nWHAT WE OFFER:\nAt 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:\nUp to 4 weeks of PTO\n10 paid holidays*\nComprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits upon hire*\n401(k) plan with employer match\nPerformance bonuses\nEducational reimbursement benefit with ongoing professional development and growth opportunities\nFull-time staff only\nWHAT WE VALUE:\nPassion for the mission\nInterest in working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities\nTeamwork and collaboration\nEffective and open communication, thoughtfulness, and ability to adapt\nShared commitment to DEI in creating a community where all members can represent themselves authentically\n\nWe 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.\n\nABOUT THE ROLE:\nProvide engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction to participants to help them achieve their goals; instruction may be community based or on-site.\nUtilize appropriate modification techniques to respond to challenging behaviors and support behavioral plans to increase engagement\nComplete documentation for tracking participant goals and comment on progress and achievement\nSupervise and assist participants during volunteer activities, program activities, and other community activities\nResponsible the safety and well-being of participants while out on community outings\nParticipate in agency functions and attend staff meetings and other trainings as scheduled\nMaintain professional relationships and provide excellent customer service with external parties, families, care givers, and participants\nAssist participants in personal hygiene as needed\nDrive agency vehicles as needed\nTransport participants to activities and events; provide route service as needed\nOther duties as assigned\nEDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:\nIn 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.\nEducation Degree in applicable field\nApplicable work or volunteer experience\nExperience working with adults with developmental disabilities preferred\nHIRING REQUIREMENTS:\n3 years of a Valid California Driver's License/ID\n3 years of a Clean Driving Record (if applicable)\nProof of negative TB test results\nVerification of physical clearance\nPassing a criminal fingerprint clearance\n21 years of age for driving positions\nPHYSICAL ACTIVITY:\nEmployees have the opportunity to share access needs during the interview process, upon hire, and ongoing throughout their employment. AbilityPath recognizes that each person has unique access needs and we are committed to an ongoing evaluation process to make our organization more accessible to meet the needs of our team members.\n\nAbility to physically respond to adults with developmental disabilities\nAbility to lift/support at least 40 lbs as needed\nAbility to sit, stand, stoop, and bend frequently\nAbility to walk for extended periods of time and support adults with developmental disabilities on community outings\nAbility to drive company vehicles to transport participants\nAbility to sit and keyboard as needed\n\nEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:\nAbilityPath is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Our policy prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry (including language-use restrictions and possession of a driver's license), citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, family care status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, military or veteran status, or other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. AbilityPath will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination against, harassment of, or disrespectful or unprofessional conduct toward an employee based upon any of the protected characteristics listed above or based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.\n\nVia Services is now affiliated with AbilityPath, thriving together to provide a lifetime of opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. 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