AbilityFirst
Organization Description
AbilityFirst™ stands for, and alongside, people with developmental disabilities and their families. We create a welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and are valued. Our first consideration is always for the well-being of our participants, and — through the mutual trust that we share — each person is supported to achieve his or her personal best. At AbilityFirst we look beyond disabilities, focus on capabilities and expand possibilities.
Health & Safety
Additional requirements and/or considerations - Background Check (e.g. fingerprinting/livescan, driving record)
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
- Health Check/Screening (e.g. temperature screening, COVID-19 test)
- Must be 18 or older
- Pre-Placement Training
- TB Test
- HIGH RISK: Students will be working with "behaviorally challenged" populations
- RISK: Building, Repair, Community Clean up - Risk includes but not limited to: sun exposure, cuts, bruises, chemical exposure such as paint, tools and machinery, etc.
- RISK: Event Set-up - Risk includes but not limited to: Lifting, cuts, bruises, etc.
- RISK: Physical Recreation - Risk includes but is not limited to: sprains, strains, bruises, gym equipment, falling
- RISK: Serving and Preparation - risk includes but not limited to handling kitchen items, cuts, burns, lifting, etc.
- RISK: Students will be asked to drive (in addition to travel to and from site) for this placement.
- RISK: Students will be supervised less than 50% of the time or the supervisor will be responsible for overseeing more than 8 people.
- SITE REQUIREMENT: Site prefers (or has had contact with) students from a particular major or academic program, or with specific coursework completed (If so, please indicate above Special Instructions).
- SITE REQUIREMENT: Students will be asked to sign a confidentiality waiver.
Address
789 N. Fair Oaks
Pasadena, CA 91103
United States General Phone
General Email
Student Contact
Name
April Stover
Job Title
Senior Director of Programs
Phone
Email
Program(s)
Internships
Organization type
Human, Social, or Employment Services (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
People Experiencing Disability
Focus Area(s)
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice
Hours of operation
M-F times vary but can be anytime between 8 am - 10 pm, Weekends - times vary based on activities
Maximum students
2