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Passport To Learning Inc.
Human Services - Santa Clarita
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What they do
A Social or Human Services Assistant assists with identifying and arranging community services for clients. Works with social workers and other human services professionals. Helps with rehabilitation for people with disabilities or those in recovery, or coordinates home care services for the elderly; may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis.
$49,005 / year median in California
+16% projected growth
Job Description
- POSITIONS
OPEN NOW
•INSTRUCTORS, EDUCATORS & TEACHING ASSISTANTS, BEHAVIORAL SPECIALIST
for part-time positions with the opportunity for full-time in the Santa Clarita area.PASSPORT TO LEARNING, INC.
is seeking social services instructors, educators, teaching assistants and behavioral specialist with backgrounds in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or Education to work part-time and/or work full-time with people who have intellectual disabilities. Social services work is conducted in the clients' home environment and in the community to establish positive routines and functional skill development for the enhancement of the clients' daily living skills. Additionally, the social services instuctors educators, teaching assistants and behavioral specialist will provide training and guidance to clients in a mentor-style relationship for the attainment of personal goals. Only social services candidates residing within 20 miles of one of the specified service areas will be considered for a position. Must be available to meet with clients in their communities to provide skills training, attend social services meetings, and medical appointments several times a month. Must attend meetings at one of Passport To Learning's offices located in Antelope Valley to submit progress documentation, attend staff meetings, training, supervision, and client QA meetings. On the job training is provided.Current positions open:
Parenting Support Services (PSS) Instructors - BA/BS $31.00/MA $32.00 Independent Living Skills (ILS) Instructors - BA/BS $30.00/MA $31.00Additional Compensation:
-Travel Time Pay:
$18.42/Hour -Indirect Time Pay:
$18.42/Hour -Mileage Reimbursement:
72.5 cents per mile.PASSPORT TO LEARNING, INC.
(PTL) is dedicated to serving a community of individuals with intellectual disabilities who need assistance in adapting to meet age-specific developmental milestones. Independent Living Skills (ILS) and Adaptive Skills Training (AST) is a functional skills education and support service for individuals with Autism, MMR, Down Syndrome, and other intellectual disabilities to increase their daily living skills at home and in the community. Parenting Support Services (PSS) work one-to-one with 'special need' parents in a mentor-style / instructor relationship to teaching parenting skills. The Judicially Involved -Adaptive Living Skills program (ALS) provides support and guidance to clients in a mentor-style relationship to foster self-esteem and to assist clients in becoming productive and confident members of society.Compensation:
$30.00-$32.00 per hour based on qualifications and the job, travel time at the minimum wage rate plus mileage reimbursement at $0.72.5/mile.- Flexible Schedules; Evening and Weekend Hours available
- Part-time with opportunity for full-time based on the needs of the company.
- Medical, Vision & Dental benefits available to full-time jobs.
SKILLS:
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in the client's home setting or the community
- Knowledge of intellectual disabilities
- Ability to use community resources and advocacy