Teacher (Direct Support Professional)

About Us:

Ala Costa's Adult Programs is a non-profit organization which serves intellectually/developmentally disabled adults above the age of 18 years and old from the Berkeley Unified School District, North Region SELPA and Regional Centers. We are a community-based program that focuses on self-determination, vocational and independent living skills, and community integration.

Visit our website at: https://www.alacostacenters-adultprograms.org

Job Description:

Ala Costa Centers is looking for motivated people interested in making an impact in their communities and offers a fantastic opportunity to start building a career as an educator.

Teachers instruct creatively and intentionally in a community-based adult day program for people with disabilities.

Job Responsibilities encompass instruction in areas of independent living skills [i.e. cooking, money management, travel training. etc.], community integration, and vocational skills. Our overarching goal is to decrease dependence while learning in the least restrictive environment. Prospective employees believe in the importance of the concepts of self-determination, person-centered programming, and student agency. Ongoing training is provided in all of these areas.

This is a physically demanding position as it is community-based and daily travel with participants is on public transportation or on foot. Staff will also need to assist participants with mobility limitations and this may require some lifting. Please keep this in mind when applying.

We are an organization that is committed to disability justice and the right of disabled people to have equal access to the community and make their own choices.

Qualifications:

Must be able to work without direct supervision

Ability to read and write effectively

At least 18 years of age

Ability to be First Aid/CPR certified

Fully Covid-19 Vaccinated

Compensation:

$19.50 per hour starting pay, plus excellent benefits (medical, vision, dental).

30 hours per week with possible opportunity for 40.

To Apply:

Please email your resume by replying directly to this posting and addressed to:

Tanya Coffield, Program Director

No phone calls, please