United Cerebral Palsy of San Joaquin, Calaveras, & Amador Counties

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Under the supervision of program management, the Integration Assistant will provide community-based instruction and personal care to persons with disabilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience: High school diploma or GED with a preference give to persons who have experience working in day or residential programs serving persons with disabilities.
Language Ability: Must possess ability to read, write and understand English. Strong oral and written communication skills are a must. Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions from supervisor.
Math Ability: Knowledge and ability to work with basic mathematical concepts.
Computer Skills: Must have working knowledge of personal computers. (Highly desirable)
Driving Skills: Must possess a valid CDL and have clean driving record.
COMPETENCIES:
• Is punctual and dependable
• Provides excellent internal and external customer service
• Must work in an ethical and professional manner
• Must maintain confidentiality between all programs assigned (client and employee information)
• Has strong interpersonal skills that include responding well to supervision
• Must be able to work collaboratively
• Must be able to work independently
• Must demonstrate respect and sensitivity to diversity
• Must possess general knowledge of developmental and physical disabilities; individual/group instruction techniques, behavioral and medical knowledge associated with given disabilities such as seizure activity, practice of correct lifting, positioning and transferring techniques, behavior modification techniques, documentation procedures and have ability to remain calm in high stress situations
• Must maintain First Aid/CPR certificates and be able to meet California Community Care Licensing personnel standards
DUTIES:
• Provide community-based group daily instruction based on individual client ISP’s – Individual Service Plan.
• Record data daily regarding clients’ progress
• Maintain communication with Director of Adult Programs and Services, Program Manager or Program Assistant
• Ensure that clients’ health and safety needs are met both in the facility and in the community
• Assist with behavioral modification as specified in client ISP – Individual Service Plan.
• Provide input to supervisor(s) regarding the development of individualized program objectives
• Provide personal care including toileting as needed
• Promote and maintain a team work oriented work environment
• Attend training and staff meetings
• Maintain equipment as needed
• Provide transportation to clients
• Work at multiple program sites based on daily need
• Other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to:
• Stand, stretch, twist and reach with hands and arms for prolonged periods of time
• Lift 50 lbs or more
• Use hands to finger, to handle or to feel
• To talk and to hear others
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to:
• Stand, walk, climb, balance and to drive
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust to focus requirements as required in driving, reading, writing, or monitoring floor activity.

The most important feature in our organization are our employees. With the pandemic staffing struggles we need a dynamite HR Generalist to recruit, train, collaborate; as well as, build trust and confidence with our employees. Do you think you have what it takes?

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with HR Manager in supporting a variety of complex and routine administrative services including payroll processing. This position fulfills responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment. Affirmative action and employment law and compliance knowledge required. This position assists to maintain personnel records within the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience Associate Degree with specialization in Human Resources or Business or five years of experience.

Communication/Language: Ability to read and analyze data inclusive of legal documents. Must possess ability to read, write, speak, and understand English equivalent to a college level. Must be able to maintain high-level of confidentiality in all forms of communication. Must possess ability to present information with clarity.

Math Ability: Ability to understand and apply mathematical concepts as required.

Computer Skills: Must have strong knowledge and implementation of Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point with specific skills and knowledge using the Human Resources aspect of the ADP system.

Driving: Must maintain a valid CA driver’s license, auto insurance and use own car for occasional travel.

COMPETENCIES:
• Post and advertise open positions and assisting in the recruitment process
• Knowledge of personnel functions and laws
• Process all HR spoken, written communications and documents confidentially
• Develop and maintain good relationships with all community agencies e.g., universities, employment agencies and other recruitment resources
• Conduct analytic job studies, construct valid selection, job related criteria screening, evaluate and recommend applicants for interviews
• Ability to research, evaluate and analyze new recruitment techniques, methods, and procedures
• Thorough and accurate data collection and reporting
• Provide implementation of new policies and procedures with leadership staff
• Provide professional and positive internal and external customer service
• Maintain confidentiality
• Able to work on alone on a broad variety of projects
• Demonstrates sound judgment when making decisions
• Recommend, develop, and schedule development and training courses
• Participate in development and ex*****on of orientation programs and procedure for new employees
• Demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and teamwork

DUTIES AND REPSONSIBILITES
• Manage processing of incoming personnel information
• Schedule all new hire requirements i.e., drug screen, fingerprints and physical
• Conduct new hire orientation of all personnel
• Maintain compliance with personnel laws and licensing regulations
• Counsels and advises employees relative to resolving workplace issues
• Compiles, maintains, and updates employee personnel files and related data
• Responds to incoming questions via telephone and/or mail relating to personnel
• File workers’ compensation claims for processing; gather w/c information from managers and employees
• Research, evaluate and analyze new recruitment techniques, methods, and procedures
• Write ads, post open positions, and draft offer letters for new hires
• Administer and explain benefits to employees, serving as a liaison between insurance carriers and employees
• Assist with compensation and classification issues
• Review employee complaints and ensure accurate and timely documentation of concerns or issues
• Assist Managers to resolve employee issues
• Other duties and reports as assigned

Physical demands of the job may include but not limited to:

1. Prolonged sitting
2. Use of hand and finger control
3. Reaching, hearing, seeing, verbalizing

Make a world of difference to families struggling with the complex life of a child with a disability. Become a super hero while your guidance builds hope and faith for a brighter future to a child and his/her family’s life. Join us now! https://www.ucpsj.org/

The Physical Therapist is responsible for providing physical therapy services to meet primarily the gross motor developmental needs of children between the ages of birth and 5 years. The Physical Therapist may be asked to address other areas that appropriately fall under their code of practice; to include fine motor skills, sensory processing, orthotics and equipment needs. The physical therapist may see school age children as well. The person in this position is responsible for the overall program planning, organizing and implementing treatment approaches, and periodic assessment services as it applies to physical therapy services for the child on his/her caseload.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience: Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program and hold a current license to practice physical therapy in the State of California. Obtain and maintain Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid Certificate.
Language Ability: Must possess ability to read, write and understand English. Strong oral and written communication skills are a must. Must have ability to present information with clarity to all stakeholders orally and in written reports.
Math Ability: Knowledge and ability to work with mathematical concepts as appropriate to position.
Computer Skills: Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as other programs as needed in position.
Driving Skills: Must possess a valid CDL and have clean driving record as well as operate a vehicle in good working order for employee transportation. Must have proof of ongoing auto insurance on personal vehicle.
COMPETENCIES:
• Must possess knowledge and/or skills associated with early childhood motor development, treatment techniques, and developmental/medical needs of children with a variety of disabling or at-risk conditions.
• Is punctual and dependable
• Provides excellent internal and external customer service
• Must work in an ethical and professional manner
• Demonstrates professionalism with a respect and sensitivity to differences
• Quality and Quantity of work reflects professionalism
• Has strong interpersonal skills that include responding well to supervision
• Must be able to work collaboratively
• Must be able to work independently
• Has analytical and problem solving skills
DUTIES:
1. Conduct initial and periodic physical therapy assessments of children to:
a. determine current skill levels
b. determine the individual’s progress in meeting the outcomes outlined on the IFSP/IEP/IPP plan and previous assessment.
c. address potential assistive technology/equipment needs
d. assist in identifying family/educators/caregiver concerns and issues
e. suggest areas to be addressed in the new IFSP/IEP/IPP.
2. Plan and implement therapy sessions based on assessment findings. Provide suggestions as well as family/caregiver/teacher training on techniques to help meet identified needs. Respond to the individual’s changing needs by making adjustments to the intervention plan.
3. Collaborate with other UCP disciplines serving each individual as needed to best meet the needs of the individual being served.
4. Maintain written documentation of visits and assessments, to include completing and filing paperwork in a timely fashion according to department policy.
5. Participate in IFSP/IEP/SST and IPP meetings upon request.
6. Maintain good communication with families, Regional Center Service Coordinators, school staff, UCP staff, and others working with the individual and their family.
7. Maintain current Physical Therapy license.
8. Adhere to Physical Therapy’s Code of Ethics.
9. Participate in staff development and in-service education to learn new treatments, procedures, developmental skills etc.
10. Participate in staff meetings.
11. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to:
• Stand, stretch, twist and reach with hands and arms for prolonged periods of time
• Lift 50 lbs or more
• Use hands to finger, to handle or to feel
• Use of hands to keyboard
• To talk and to hear others
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to:
• Stand, walk, climb, balance and to drive
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust to focus requirements as required in driving, reading, and writing.

The Instructional Assistant works under the general instruction of the Program Manager and Assistant Program Manager in each department to provide community-based instruction and Program Assistant.

The Instructional Assistant provides personal care to persons with disabilities. DUTIES: The objectives are to provide community-based group (1:3) daily instruction based on individual consumer ISPs; record data daily regarding consumers progress; attend regularly scheduled staff training and meetings; maintain equipment; maintain communication with Program Manager and Program Assistant; ensure that consumer health and safety needs are met in the community; assist in application of behavioral modification as specified in consumer ISPs; provide input to supervisor(s) regarding the development of individualized program objectives; provide toileting, dressing, feeding, and mobility assistance to participants when necessary; provide lifting and positioning of participants as instructed; promote and maintain a congenial, supportive work environment; and perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High School diploma or equivalent and be 18 years of age or older; 2. Meet California Community Care Licensing personnel standards; 3. Prefer 1 year prior experience in instructing and/or direct intervention with persons with developmental disabilities, and able to work independently with minimal supervision; 4. Must obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification; 5. Have knowledge of developmental and physical disabilities, behavior and medical problems that can accompany the primary and/or secondary disability; 6. Must be in good health with the ability to lift 50 pounds regularly, have knowledge of correct lifting, positioning, and transferring techniques; 7. Medical knowledge concerning seizure activity and cerebral palsy is helpful; must be able to remain calm in situations of high stress; must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions prescribed by superiors; and, 8. If hired to drive, must have a good driving record and maintain insurance.

Our Respite department is seeking employees for in-home care to families who have a child/adult with disabilities living at home. Staff may meet the consumer outside of the home for recreational and educational activities within the community. This position requires reliable transportation and car insurance.

The Respite staff is under the direct supervision of a Program Manager. The work schedule will be created so it is best suited for both our consumer/family and staff. Often times the service hours needed will be in the late afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays. This is a great job for students or persons working another job.

Respite staff will serve as a caregiver. Staff will attend to his/her physical and emotional needs as required (i.e.: preparing meals and feeding, dressing, bathing, personal hygiene, light housekeeping, and operating adaptive equipment as needed). Engages the client in meaning full activities. Provides for the safety and supervision of children or adults. Gives the clients regular caregiver a much needed break. Makes a difference in client’s life by giving the gift of time.

No medical training necessary.

Activities are designed, with Respite staff input, to promote and enhance the consumer’s growth and development, to facilitate a positive mentoring relationship, and to provide relief to the primary caregivers.

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Thank you to our Direct Support Professionals for being YOU and extending your passion to care for others. The lives you touch are special and your smile or the touch of your hand makes a huge difference! We see your hard work and dedication. Even in the face of uncertainty, you stand strong and you are there for others. Thank you to our amazing, kindhearted, fearless Direct Support.

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