Job Skills Trainer - Great Benefits! (Antioch, Ca)

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VistAbility is a non-profit organization providing direct services to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the Bay Area.
Do you have experience in packaging, assembly/production work, or manufacturing? Help adults with disabilities learn crucial work skills through on-the-job training and support!
Position: Job Skills Trainer for Adults with Disabilities Location: Antioch, CA Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00-3:30pm (37.5 hrs/week) Compensation: $18 per hour plus great benefits!
Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Long Term Disability Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation, Sick Days, and 11 paid Holidays and an additional holiday the week of your Birthday!
Our vacation accrual rates are generous! 1st and 2nd year of employment = 2 weeks vacation a year; 3rd and 4th year of employment = 3 weeks vacation a year; 5th to 9th year of employment = 4 weeks vacation a year; the 10th year onward = 5 weeks vacation a year.
The Job Skills Trainer works in support of VistAbility's Commercial Support Services program based in Antioch. Commercial Support Services provides job training, community employment, and on-going career support for adults with disabilities. On a typical day, a Job Skills Trainer...

• Supports and supervises individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a production setting.
• Handles materials and prepares orders for shipment, pick ups, and deliveries to local businesses as well as life skills instruction and activities.
• Assists adults with disabilities develop life and career skills in a work setting.
• Interacts with program participants in an enthusiastic, caring, and supportive manner.
• Oversees production work such as: assembly, packaging, and mailing services.
• Brainstorms and leads fun group activities (group games, lessons plans, boardgames, etc.)

The ideal candidate has...

• Knowledge of developmental disabilities.
• Should be highly skilled in: leadership or coaching, conflict resolution, time management, cooperation/teamwork, developing positive professional relationships.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Experience providing direct services to persons with developmental disabilities or in community outreach or other social service settings preferred.

Requirements:

• Valid CA Driver License and good driving record
• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent

Program: Commercial Support Services
This is a full time position