Day Program Instructor

Pathway to Choices provides Independent Living, Supported Living, and Adult Day Services to people with developmental disabilities.

We have a strong value of consumer choice, as well as a strong emphasis on independent living and support in the home. We have multiple Instructor positions available and are looking for Bi-lingual staff to provide support to our consumers.

A friendly outgoing person with clear communication skills a must!

Job Title : Day Program Staff

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt (Hourly), 8 : 30-2 : 30

Opening in Sacramento $16.00 per hour for non experience and $17 with at least 6 months experience.

Behavioral Day Program in Citrus Heights $17.00 and up to $18.00 per hour with experience.

Pathway to Choices offers Medical and Dental Benefits to full time Employees, 401k Retirement plan and paid time off.

Summary :

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Implement curriculum and activity schedules for consumers served
• Provide training in consumer-specific goals and objectives utilizing individualized training methodologies in domain areas including but not limited to : Behavior Management, Independent Living, Pre-Vocational / Vocational Activities, Literacy (mathematics, history, sciences, business, English, arts, etc.

Community Participation, Self-Advocacy / Self-Determination, Health and Well Being, use of Public Transportation, Money Management, Personal Care, Medication Administration, etc

• Prepare lessons and teach subject matter
• Document consumer progress toward goals and objectives, and other relevant information daily, weekly, monthly and annually
• Actively participate in meetings including but not limited to ISP meetings, Quarterly and Semi-Annual reviews, Behavior Management Plan Sessions, Governance Meetings, Staff-Meetings, In-Service Training Sessions, etc.
• Maintain and monitor professional relationships with consumers, families, Agency Staff, RCEB, Community Care Licensing, community members and employers
• Implement community based paid and volunteer opportunities for consumers
• Ensure consumer rights are not violated and
• Certified Pro Act Trainer for PTC in Sacramento.
• Current Certification.
• Provide quality training to all PTC staff.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

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 / or ability required.

In addition, the individual must be punctual, have a good attendance record, and have reliable means of transportation to work.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Regularly communicate in a positive and effective manner with our consumers in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and decision making skills
• Compassion and empathy in dealing with people with a variety of physical, mental, emotional and social challenges
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including computer skills
• Interest and willingness to work with consumers to meet their needs and choices; and
• Ability and willingness to be flexible.

Other Qualifications :

• A negative result on the Tuberculosis test
• California driver's license, car insurance, current registration
• Clean driving record
• Reliable means of transportation
• Proof of current good health (signed by a physician)
• Clean Live-Scan / criminal report.

Education and Experience :

• At least one year experience in a similar position
• CPR, First Aid, and Pro Act Training
• Experience on working with people with different behaviors
• Knowledge of the CA service system for adults with developmental disabilities
• An understanding and commitment to the philosophy of normalization and inclusion, positive programming, and consumer driven services.

Language Skills :

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to speak effectively to clients and other employees.

Physical Demands :

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.

• Regularly talk and hear up to 6 hours a day
• Regularly stand for prolonged periods of time over the course of an 6 hour day
• Regularly walk, squat, kneel, bend, push, pull, stoop, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
• Ability to lift and transfer consumers from wheelchairs
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to participate in physical activity
• Regularly lift and / or move up to forty (40) pounds.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate
• Work environment involves interaction and shared workspace with others
• Work environment involves communication with other staff and the public
• Work environment is a fast paced, frequently changing environment in which interruptions is considered normal.
• Work involves minimal exposure to unusual elements such as mild to hot temperatures dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and / or loud noises.

Please fax your resume along with your clean Driving Record, in order to complete a Job Application.

Pathway to Choices offer Medical Benefits, to full time Employees. Paid time off, and 401k retirement plan.

To apply please email for Resume at [email protected] or

Fax : (916) 745-3991