True Connections Community Programs

True Connections is an Adult Day Program for adults with Intellectual Disabilities. We are a fun-loving group, looking for a staff person to join our team. Our focus is teaching and practicing social skills. Our clients enjoy playing games, doing weird science experiments and exploring the city of Davis. In this position you will have opportunities to be creative and have a positive influence to our clients. Do you have a talent or hobby you would like to share? Preference will be given to individuals who have an artistic flair or can lead some type of exercise. We are looking for people to help our clients access and engage in the community. You will also drive and/or accompany clients on a variety of outings to bowling alleys, parks, restaurants, stores, movie theaters, Old Sacramento, Malls and many other special places. Additionally, staff helps cook healthy lunches Monday thru Thursday for clients and themselves.

With the position you will receive five days of sick leave, eleven paid holidays, and two paid vacation days. Plus a free lunch Monday thru Thursday.
This position requires an employee to drive a motor vehicle including vehicles owned by True Connections, and/or drive your own personal vehicle to transport clients to various locations. Staff will receive mileage reimbursement while transporting clients.
Please visit our Facebook page to learn more about us:
https://www.facebook.com/TrueConnectionsDavis/
Must be able to pass a background check. Must have a driver’s license. Must have a car in safe operating condition.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Is responsible for direct contact with program participants
Assuring client safety, comfort and well-being
Assist with community integration
Motivate and engage clients’ participation in all activities of the day i.e.: social, recreational, and physical
Provide quality services and care to the people we support
Maintain confidentiality regarding client information
Assist in establishing a positive environment and respond to the individual need of clients
Driving clients in the company vehicle, or your personal vehicle to activities in the community in a safe manner
Following protocols and procedures to maintain a healthy and safe environment
Implement activities on the weekly schedule
Grocery shopping and meal prep
Provide assistance with planning and achieving client specific goals. Including but not limited to: community integration, self-advocacy, use of public transportation, healthy lifestyle choices, money management, and social skills
Ensure clients rights are not violated
Communicate, collaborate and coordinate with team members to ensure client needs and goals are met
Responsible for:

Assisting staff with room set up
Checking daily schedule and client schedules
Assisting clients during activities
Direct supervision of clients during activities and outings
Modeling good social skills
Leading positive communication groups
Strict adherence to confidentiality policy
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:
High School diploma or GED
Knowledge: knowledge of special populations

Ability: communicate effectively with the public. Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with special needs populations. Flexibility to adapt to changes and remain positive.

Skills: proficiency in the use of computers and tablets.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19
Must have a current California driver’s license. Valid auto insurance and current registration. Clean DMV record.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
ability and willingness to be flexible
creative, enthusiastic and compassionate demeanor
upon offer of employment, good health is verified by a health screening and a test for tuberculosis
Must pass background check.
We will provide CPR training.
Physical Requirements

Frequent physical activity throughout the workday is required; strength and ability to participate in carrying out all activities, including exercise. Must be able to reach, stand and walk for long periods of time. All physical senses i.e. smell, sight, etc must be adequate.

Work Environment
Active environment, moderate noise level, trips out to the Davis community.

Job Type: Full-time (32.5 hours per week)
Pay: $15.50 – $17.00 per hour