Easter Seals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for more than 80 years. Whether helping someone improve physical mobility, return to work or simply gain greater independence for everyday living, Easter Seals offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life's challenges and achieve personal goals.

Easter Seals Southern California provides state-of-the-art and evidence-based behavioral services, treatment and consultation services. We provide education, outreach and advocacy so that people living with autism and other disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our communities. To learn more about Easter Seals Southern California visit our website at http://southerncal.easterseals.com.

1.Conducts daily activities to assist the development of living skills consistent with the program participant's goals and objectives.

2. Plans and prepares a weekly schedule of activities providing living skills learning experiences according to ISP and IPP goals and objectives.

3. Provides assistance with personal care for participants which may include feeding, grooming and toileting.

4. Assists in participant assessments, planning and evaluation processes. Attends ISP/IPP meetings.

5. Assists participant in the development and implementation of his/her Service Plan.   Maintains all assigned documentation and data regarding program participants including BD/case notes.

6. May be required to transport program participants depending on program design and location

7. Other assignments that may need the employee's expertise, knowledge or ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to provide assistance with personal care to participants and the ability to transfer a program participant who has no weight bearing skills.

2. Ability to lift up to 70 pounds repetitively. Ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel for extended periods of time. Ability to push wheel chairs, on. a variety of terrain.

3. Ability to obtain 'fingerprint clearance per Easter Seals Southern California and/or program requirements.

4. Ability to pass post-offer medical examination.

5. Valid CPR and First Aid Certifications.

6. Ability to communicate well orally and in writing.

7. Ability to travel locally. Appropriate vehicle for transportation of program participants, proof of valid California driver's license, clean driving record, proper auto insurance and vehicle registration, if program requires.

8. Ability to interpret and carry out written or oral instructions.

9. Ability to tolerate an outdoor work environment inclusive of a variety of weather conditions.

10. Minimum age requirement of eighteen.

Other Requirements and Information about the Position:

Applicants MUST apply in person at:

Easter Seals Southern California

22 W. 35th Street, Suite 109

National City, CA 91950

The position is full-time, Monday-Friday days only $9.73 per hours plus mileage at IRS rate