Skills Instructor - Direct Support Professional

DABS Inc provides comprehensive life skills training to adults with developmental disabilities, especially those experiencing placement challenges across California. We develop placement opportunities in order to help clients achieve a dignified experience of living and thriving within a network of community support and outreach.
Our Skills Instructors enable our clients to reach their goals, create lasting and meaningful relationships, and to gain access to opportunities for learning and community outreach. With guidance, our clients are able to make their own informed decisions based on their own needs and wishes without threatening nor restricting their independence.
Position also open to Behavior Technicians
What You Will Do

• Provides person-centered instruction and soft skills building through planned activities in the community
• Establish and maintain a safe environment in all settings including facilities, vehicles and public outings
• Engage clients while encouraging positive peer interactions and healthy socialization
• Develop community activity plans based on client's personal goals
• Redirect inappropriate behaviors and seek positive resolution to client conflicts and difficulties using ABA professional behavioral health tactics and training
• Utilize nonviolent physical crisis intervention tactics if a client presents a danger to themselves or others
• Must participate in safety trainings and other ongoing trainings and staff meetings
• Communicate critical information and incidents regarding clients with internal personnel and external circle of support(s)
• Track and document client progress and capture accurate case notes information in a concise, professional, and accurate manner
• Taking consumers on outings
• Working with a team of internal and external professionals
• Other related tasks as needed

What We Need From You

• Current CPR Certification - we can provide you with resources to complete this
• Recent TB Test - we can provide you with resources to complete this
• Reliable Transportation to and from work
• Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities preferred
• Background working with behaviors preferred
• For roles that require driving, you will need to have a valid driver's license, personal vehicle, and insurance
• Undergo federal and state fingerprint background check

What We Offer

• $18/Hr
• Typical schedule: Monday through Friday 9am to 3pm
• Paid Sick Leave

Where You Will Work

• Roseville area opportunities available

DABS, Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.