San Mateo, CA, USA

Part-time

The Recreation Activities Staff is responsible for direct health and welfare, care-giving and/or related support services to participants in the One Step Beyond Program. Recreation Activities staff appropriately supervise and facilitate scheduled recreational activities. Work Hours are Fridays from 3:00PM-10PM. This position has flexible hours and is based on the supervision needs of individuals attending Friday Night Recreation events. Shifts are scheduled at the beginning of each month, and are based on your availability.

Areas of Responsibility:

Work Environment

One Step Beyond provides comprehensive programming to individuals with developmental disabilities. This position will involve oversight and support of participants in various activities, both internal and external to One Step Beyond facilities, and the coordination of movement and/or transport of program participants to and from such locations. Some physical activity, lifting and carrying, walking and assembly or light construction is required.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Education

• Must have a valid driver’s license for at least 39 months (3 yrs). Must be at least 21 years old with no more than 1 moving violation within the past 3 years, or 23 years old with no more than 2 minor moving violations or 1 accident within the past 5 years, and must possess a current/valid driver’s license, auto registration and insurance.

• Must be able to obtain CPR, First Aid Certificates.

• Must clear criminal history check and fingerprint clearance.

• At least 1 year experience working with individuals with developmental disability or other vulnerable populations.

Key Responsibilities & Expectations

• Consider the welfare, growth and development of program participants as a top priority

• Accompany program participants on community outings and provide supervision and assistance accordingly

• Treat program participants with respect and encourage self-determination

• Use appropriate behavior management techniques with program participants

• Transport program participants safely in a company and/or personal vehicle to/from program activities and individuals’ residence (mileage reimbursement for usage of personal vehicle).

• Adhere to One Step Beyond Policies & Procedures

• Communicate effectively with program participants and their families/guardians

• Demonstrate and model a professional presence (personal determination, reliability, punctuality, resilience, maturity, consistency) and appearance

• Model and teach appropriate behavior and interaction with program participants

• Handle difficult situations with a positive attitude by actively seeking problem resolution, creative solutions, and program and organizational enhancements to insure program effectiveness

• Seek opportunities to collaborate with and learn from colleagues and supervisors to achieve a greater degree of service to the organization and its program participants

• Maintain confidentiality of program participants and related information

• Other duties as assigned

Compensation/Benefits

• Employment Status: Non-Exempt - Part Time

• Pay rate: $15.00 an hour

• Mileage reimbursement rate:$.50 per mile

• Employees are paid bi-weekly by direct deposit.

Skills/Experience:

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
6+ months working with individuals with intellectual disability or a similar population requiring attention and compassionate care
Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to gain knowledge and implement practices that show attention to compassionate and safe supervision of individuals with ID

Appropriate certifications and clearance according to State Regulations
Good driving record, must pass MVR inquiry

Compensation/Benefits:

This position is part time, with an average of 25 hours a month..

Job Function:

Direct & Social Services

Organization Info

One Step Beyond, Inc.

Overview

Headquarters:

Glendale, AZ, USA

Website:

osbi.org

Annual Budget :

$10-50M

Size:

51-200 employees

Founded:

2003

About Us

Areas of Focus:

Diseases / Disorders

Human Services

Mission:

Our Mission is to provide dynamic, responsive programs that engage the goals, talents, and interests of individuals who have Intellectual Disability and empower them to achieve their dreams of optimal independence, enriching social networks, and effective participation in our community.

Programs:

One Step Beyond Programs

Just like anyone else, people who have Intellectual Disabilities seek fulfillment in everyday activities. They want to contribute to their communities and live as independently as they can, whether with their families or with friends and housemates of their own choosing.

Since the skills that are needed to achieve these goals are not always learned independently or in school, One Step Beyond has been providing unique services to close this gap for the past 14 years. One Step Beyond starts with the basics and continually reinforces lessons throughout the scope of our many programs.

Life Skills Programs

One Step Beyond provides Life Skills programs on 2 Campuses in the West Valley, serving adults 18 to 60+ years of age in a Monday through Friday, 8 hour a day program. The focus of all Life Skills programs is to provide a variety of curriculum opportunities to build personal independence and access to community integration, as well as to form lasting friendships in a fun and enriching environment.

Employment Program

The One Step Beyond Employment Program is a one-of-a-kind, progressive training, placement, and support model that utilizes community service opportunities, One Step Beyond internal and community employment to teach individuals who have Intellectual Disability the skills they need to be successful in the competitive workplace and truly contribute to their communities. Our Employment Program stresses ongoing job coach support to insure program participants are successful in the workplace and that community employers receive high quality employee productivity.

Culinary Program

The One Step Beyond Culinary Training Program and Catering Company provides culinary training on 3 campuses. Curriculum is a skill-based program that teaches basic homestyle cooking skills and progresses to commercial culinary skills and preparation for employment with the One Step Beyond Catering Company or in the mainstream Food Industry.

Recreation and Social Activities

One Step Beyond has unique approach of providing recreational programs on evenings and weekends, beyond the typical program day. Realizing that young adults who have disability deserve a social life comparable to their peers who do not have disability, we have established our Friday Fun Nights and Social Saturdays Program to provide evening and weekend social opportunities so that our program participants and the young adults of families in our adjacent communities can get out to the movies, ball parks, and other cultural and community events.

Sports and Fitness Training

One Step Beyond is on the forefront of developing progressive programs in response to our participants' needs. In response to the high risk of obesity and health complications in this population, and recognizing that fitness and stamina are fundamental to independence and employment success, One Step Beyond provides programs that focus on health, nutrition, fitness training, and sports, including Special Olympics training and tournament participation.

Cultural Arts Programs

While sports and fitness can foster strong bodies, the arts enrich the soul and enhance joy. Arts opportunities can be difficult to access for people with Developmental Disabilities, thus One Step Beyond developed truly engaging arts programming, including classes in dance, theater, film, music, and studio art.

Parent Support Services

Having a child with Intellectual Disability is something most parents never expect. Maneuvering one's way through the governmental and medical agencies in search of services and support can be an overwhelming task. One Step Beyond provides many resources dedicated to aiding parents who's adult sons and daughters have IntellectualDisability.

For more detailed information about our programs, please visit our website at www.osbi.org

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