DescriptionORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
The Arc San Francisco is a non-profit service and advocacy organization for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families living in San Francisco, Marin, and San Mateo counties. We currently serve a varied group of over 700 clients who, despite their diverse backgrounds, ages and disabilities, are all similar in their desire to live a life of greater self-determination, dignity, and quality. Our goal is to provide the support that enables people with developmental disabilities to maximize their potential, live meaningful lives, and become integral members of the community. To that end, we provide a range of services relevant to all areas of adult life, from independent living supports and skills building to employment training and creative expression. As a true community partner, we believe in educational outreach, the power of business partnerships, and the importance of being a reliable resource for families, supporters, public policy makers and all those who share our vision of creating a more informed, diverse and inclusive society.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Creates a learning environment in which adults with developmental disabilities can learn to function more independently in their home, in the community, or at work sites. Designs instruction methods based on measurable objectives, maintain records of client progress, analyze barriers to learning, and creates alternative instructional plans to overcome barriers to learning. Will provide remote and in-person instruction. May travel to support clients in their homes, at work sites, or in the community. Responsible for coordination of individualized service delivery to clients. Responsible for resource development for all client centered service needs. Responsible for providing a range of services to adults with developmental disabilities that could include but not limited to:
Act as a liaison to families, care providers, case managers and community resources. Plans, implements and coordinates clients' overall program plan.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Demonstrate techniques in activities such as drawing, painting, print making, crafts and mixed media.
QualificationsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and EXPERIENCE:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Repetitive keyboard use, phone use, walking, standing, bending stooping and direct client interaction.
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.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
The Arc San Francisco is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability, citizenship or veteran status. We will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirement of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
The Arc San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer
