Instructor

Job Title: Instructor
Department: Cornerstone Small Business
Reports To: Small Business Lead
FLSA Status: Hourly
Pay rate: $28/hour

Nonprofit Organization Overview

Formerly known as the Cerebral Palsy Center for the Bay Area, Ability Now Bay Area (ANBA) offers adults with developmental and physical disabilities the most comprehensive and cutting-edge services available. Our unique programs include education, communication, computer literacy, vocational training, wellness, and community integration. We promote self-advocacy, independent living skills, and leisure skills, which enhance our participants’ ability to live more independent and fulfilled lives.

Summary

The Instructor is a key role at ABNA. We strive to create a vibrant and joyful classroom experience where our participants have the opportunity to learn, participate and provide regular feedback. Instructors are responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of educational classes as well as directly advising participants and supporting their goals. This role is 3/4 to full time depending on need. Employees are eligible for benefits at 3/4 time employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Regular use of technology platforms including Zoom, payroll systems, StoriiCare, emails, etc.
  • Plan, write, and coordinate daily lesson plans that detail the materials, resources, and activities for classroom instruction covering one week for all assigned courses
  • Direct and guide Assistant Instructors and Classroom Aides
  • Provide one–on-one guidance to develop business, financial, and benefit plans; support sales, customer communications, shipping, and event preparation while tracking participant progress and goals
  • Maintain accurate business records, safeguard accounts and funds, and ensure organized, secure workplaces and systems
  • Oversee vending operations including machine servicing, inventory, deposits, repairs, and tax reporting; transport participants and supplies; develop and teach vending curriculum
  • Provide individual and group instruction
  • Act as an advisor for assigned participants
  • Ensure and facilitate participant engagement in the classroom
  • Assist with special events, including planning and coordination
  • Contribute to and write departmental policies and procedures
  • Create individual participant objectives based on long-range Individual Program Plan (IPP) and Person-Centered Plans (PCP) goals and assessments. Create a benchmark for participant goals.
  • Track current program objectives for all assigned participants and record comments in program participant files
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of program activities and adjust the program accordingly
  • Assist program participants with personal needs (e.g. pushing wheelchairs, assisting with eating, and personal care) as needed
  • Attend and contribute to curriculum meetings. Collaborate with staff on curriculum ideas
  • Attend regular and assigned training

Changes can occur in essential tasks due to changes in programs, such as those mandated by law, or as a condition for further funding by a grant sponsor, or changes in state or federal law. Any change in essential tasks to be performed will be by written notice and will be an essential task or requirement only after such notice has been given.

Additional Job Requirements

  • Transportation support. Assist participants in getting to, on, and off buses
  • Support other departments as necessary
  • Assist with walking or pushing participants to classes
  • Comply with all Ability Now Bay Area policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook
  • Check StoriiCare and email daily, and respond to emails promptly
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

Current CPR and First Aid certificates are required. Must be able to communicate readily and effectively in English, orally and in writing.

The right candidate will demonstrate a track record or positive interactions with colleagues, the desire to learn and grow, and the commitment to support adults with developmental disabilities in a positive, engaging learning environment.

Communication and Reading Comprehension

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents and to use electronic devices for tasks including timekeeping and agency communication.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to adapt to varied and changing circumstances.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to safely perform all physical and manual movements needed for job functions.

Note: Any lifting, transferring, or positioning of program participants always requires two people.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

May be exposed to outdoor elements of wind, moderate cold, and rain while assisting participants with transportation.

Must be able to carry out job instructions promptly and willingly, and to follow established procedures accurately. Must be flexible, positive, and cooperative in solving problems and working with other staff in constantly changing and sometimes challenging circumstances.

If you are looking to make a significant impact for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in a dynamic learning environment, we encourage you to apply for this transformative role.

Addendum

It is required that every employee be aware of, and responsible for the safety of program participants, staff, volunteers and others under his/her supervision or in their work environment. Employees are required to immediately clear or report any safety hazards or unsafe conditions in their work environment.

Requirements for Employment

  • Submit to a current physical examination and tuberculosis screening
  • COVID-19 vaccination is required
  • Provide a copy and maintain a current California driver’s license, submit a DMV clearance, and a copy of current insurance certificate for personnel file
  • Maintain a current CPR certification
  • Current fingerprint clearance (prints must be sent to the Department of Justice within four days of hire)
  • Sign a Form I-9 and provide all required documentation
  • Sign Ability Now Bay Area Safety Policy Statement

Each employee will also receive a copy of the Ability Now Bay Area Employee Handbook. It is understood and agreed that the employee will read and observe the terms and conditions set forth in the handbook.

 

Ability Now Bay Area is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
It is the policy of ANBA not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.

 

To inquire about this position, please contact:
jklobas@abilitynowba.org

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