Inclusion Child Care FacilitatorAt — Unlimited Possibilities
Job Description
Are you looking for a flexible paid internship that offers experience in a classroom environment? Come join our team at Unlimited Possibilities (UP) as we support Children with Disabilities in the childcare setting to promote inclusion for all
Summary:
Caring for loved ones is often a thankless job. The challenges and joy may often be invisible to most. At Unlimited Possibilities (UP), we see, hear, and understand the compassion needed to support the unique challenges each individual and family is facing. Our team of Inclusion Child Care Facilitators provide support to children with special needs in typical child care centers – promoting inclusion and success. The goal is to foster the independence of the child within the childcare environment. This support provides much-needed relief to families. Families can feel at ease with our team of experienced specialists who provide age-specific enrichment and daily life activities. For many in the Orange County disability community, UP is the trusted source for support. Our experienced staff and volunteers work closely with individuals and their loved ones to problem-solve and guide them on their paths to safety, success, wellness, and fulfillment.
Inclusion Child Care Facilitators may serve more than one child in centers. This is a flexible part-time role with shifts of 4 or more hours, Monday through Friday. Additionally, this may be combined with our Personal Care Attendant and Personal Assistant roles to serve the spectrum of ages at UP. Those respite roles may offer overnight and weekend shifts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Supporting Individuals –
Provides supervision and care to child(ren) with special needs within a childcare environment, including toileting, dressing, feeding, facilitating progress toward established goals of independence, and generally assisting the child(ren)’s participation in childcare activities to his/her maximum potential.
Provides inclusion support on a stable and routine basis such that the child has consistency of support within their childcare schedule.
Works cooperatively with and accepts direction from the childcare site staff, in addition to UP’s Coordinator.
Initiates age-appropriate activities, as appropriate within the childcare setting.
Initiates/promotes social interaction with peers.
Assists with toileting as needed.
Shows up to work site on time.
Administrative – 10%
Attends quarterly staff in-service meetings.
Completes required paperwork accurately, completely, legibly and submits according to deadlines.
Screens for, and reports abuse and neglect.
Provide copies of required employee documents to supervisor prior to expiration: CPR & First Aid certification, TB clearance.
Actively serves as an ambassador for UP in the community, representing the mission and vision of the organization.
Serves as a primary liaison between UP and families, assuring information and access to the many resources and programs available.
Supports fundraising efforts at UP by sharing family stories and hardships with Coordinators and Marketing Department and encourages family participation in appropriate fundraising activities.
Requirements:
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age and have high school diploma or GED.
1-2 years experience working with people with disabilities or equivalent related life experience preferred.
Must be available to work on a consistent basis to match the child’s schedule within the childcare environment.
· Must successfully pass DOJ background check and be eligible for acceptance by our company commercial auto policy based upon DMV report with annual review thereafter.
· This position requires local travel. Must provide proof of valid CA driver’s license and automobile insurance upon hire & at expiration thereafter. Must have a reliable means of transportation.
· Complete/provide proof of negative tuberculosis test result; maintain clearance every two years.
· Complete & maintain Infant/Child/Adult CPR & First Aid training or provide proof of certification.
Knowledge and Skills:
· Ability to represent UP in an ethical and professional manner.
· Ability to exhibit UP values including the ability to be family focused, being steadfast, human-centered, and thinking beyond.
· Communication skills including strong interpersonal skills, and ability to speak, read and write effectively in the English language.
· Excellent customer service skills.
· Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
· Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines.
· Ability to exercise independent judgment and reach logical, practical decisions.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
· Exhibit patience, initiative, enthusiasm, adaptability, resourcefulness.
· Ability to operate a motor vehicle and provide services in child care centers.
Language Skills:
· Ability to communicate in English. Knowledge of second language, Spanish and/or Vietnamese, helpful.
· Reading and Writing – able to read instructions, read and write reports, logs and other program material.
· Speaking – able to speak with consumer, supervisor, and general public.
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 perform various tasks for extended periods of time requiring physical strength, dexterity, & endurance, which includes: sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, turning, twisting, bending, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, sitting in chair or on the floor, pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting & carrying, transferring or maneuvering children weighing 75 lbs. and up, from wheelchair without limitations (transfers for hygiene and emergency assistance). Ability to move quickly to ensure safety of consumers.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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 the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, must be available to work weekends, holidays. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
TASKS:
1. Share write-up or provide visual aides demonstrating successful response to behaviors
2. Share write-up or provide visual aides demonstrating successful engaging activities with child/adult
3. Provide minimum of 80 hours of direct service in home or in center with child/adult
4. Effectively embody 9 principles of family-centered care, providing examples during supervision
5 . Demonstrate proof of appropriate reports and progress reports when asked
TRAINING:
1. Introductory training and weekly touch points to review examples, best practices, and challenges
2. Introductory training and weekly support. If appropriate, observe therapy session on UP site
3. Supervisor on-site visit/observation of work, real time training
4. Introductory training and weekly support presentation with handouts
5. Introductory training and weekly support with samples, handbook, best practices
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Identify and appropriately respond to specific developmental behaviors associated with disabilities.
2. Design & implement age and developmentally appropriate activity for children and/or adults with disabilities.
3. Gain experience in childcare and/or home setting
4. Understand the 9 principles of Family Centered Care
5. Learn how to monitor and report on child/adult progress
NOTE:
CPR Certification, Live Scan, Drug Test, Negative TB test, COVID vaccine needed.