Job description

About L.A. GOAL

L.A. GOAL is a non-profit organization that partners with adults with developmental disabilities (our “Members”) and their support networks to assist them in living more fulfilling lives. Throughout our 54-year history, we have continuously sought to understand our Members’ needs, how those needs evolve over time, and how our Members are affected by shifting societal dynamics and inequalities. Our goal is to create more opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities to thrive throughout all aspects of life, to have meaningful relationships, and to feel a sense of belonging within society. We help the public go beyond ability or disability to see and honor the core being of our Members and ourselves.

Job Title: Program Staff

Supervisor: Assistant Director

Hours: 30 hours per week (Tuesdays through Saturdays)

Salary: $18 - 20 per hour

The position

We are looking for a Program staff to work with our Clinical team to maintain and expand our services for our Members. This role includes a dynamic range of activities including coordination, administration, training and education. The Clinical Program staff will work under the supervision of the Assistant Director, with additional guidance from the Executive Director. The position is for 30 hours per week and based at our office in Culver City, CA.

Responsibilities

As part of the Clinical Team the responsibilities will include:

• Training and supervising our Members in their day to day program services such as vocational training (e.g. gardening, adult education, arts and crafts), health & wellness (e.g. cooking, fitness), and independent living skills (e.g. custodial work, hygiene, socialization, safety), etc.
• Developing and implementing curriculum and activities aligned with the Person-Centered Service model, adjusting and customizing program services to meet the needs of our Members and their goals
• Providing and ensuring that Members receive the services appropriate for their specific medical, mental and emotional needs
• Conducting home visits to assure that each Member who is living independently has adequate food, clothing, shelter, medical and legal assistance (as needed)
• Assisting with interviewing, training, assigning, scheduling, supervising and evaluating volunteers (when required)
• Assisting with the scheduling and facilitating of Volunteer and Family meetings and trainings
• Communicating and advocating with other agencies to assure Members’ needs are met and services provided (as needed)
• Documenting and compiling Members’ statistics, agency services and Members’ program goals and progress as per government contracts
• Assisting with strategic planning, evaluation, workforce and program planning as requested.
• Assisting with the New Member Orientation
• Assisting with maintaining and updating the Emergency Helpline Book and Members’ attendance records/rosters for the regional center
• Reporting any problems/barriers in carrying out agency services including health, safety or security issues to Supervisor.
• Assisting with maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Attending and participating in meetings and trainings as requested.
• Performing other duties as requested by the Executive Director or Assistant Director.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Services or related field and 1-year paid experience working with people with Developmental Disabilities/Intellectual Disabilities OR High School diploma with 4 years paid work experience working with people with Developmental Disabilities/Intellectual Disabilities.

Experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A minimum of 1 - 4 years experience (depending on education) in a social service agency providing services for people with Developmental Disabilities/Intellectual Disabilities (DD/ID)
• Knowledge and experience working with people with DD/ID, behavior modification, Person-Centered Planning, agency and government resources
• Proficient in Microsoft and/or Google software, including Word/Docs, Excel/Sheets
• Possess the patience and openness to work with and understand the individual and diverse needs, strengths, and talents of adults with DD/ID

Application

Please answer the application questions and include a cover letter with resume.

COVID-19 considerations
Programming is hybrid In-Person and virtual. To work or attend In-Person programming, Staff and Members must be fully vaccinated and boosted, wear a mask at all times, pass a daily health screening, and follow other health protocols.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• What interests you about this job?
• Why do you want to work for a nonprofit organization?

Work Location: In person

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