Academic and Community Advisor

Company: Aspire Community Services
Location: San Diego
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Special Needs Academic and Community Advisor Needed (San Diego and Chula Vista) -Are you an energetic, dependable, and reliable individual? If so, Aspire Community Services is looking to hire you for our Academic and Community Advisor position. -As an Academic and Community Advisor you will work 1:1 with young adults and adults looking born with ASD to help them enhance and develop their academic, work and/or volunteer skills.
Our participants are moderate to high function individual. Aspire is looking interested in bringing you on to help our participants develop and support the implementation and teaching of various skills. We need some willing to help them live an integrated life in their community. Each -participant -is -unique. We are looking for an Academic and community Advisor who can use the skills and knowledge they have gained to work with our participants both socially and academically. -
A -typical day -with a participant -might include assisting them -in leading an art activity, facilitating class in the community, as well as helping the individual in obtaining and job or volunteer opportunity. Each day can be different and fun! -
Why you should work -for -Aspire! -As an Academic and Community Advisor, you will get the chance to work one-on-one with a company that believe in the growth, development and -empowerment -of individual of all ability levels. -We are hiring for the following -Positions: - -Position 1:Mondays and Fridays 2:30pm-6:30pm (young Male - College Area) -Tuesday -and Thursday -9:00am-1:00pm -(young male - Clairemont)Tuesday -and Thursday -2:00pm-6:00pm -(young male - College Area) -Position 2:Monday -and Wednesday -9:00am-1:00pm -(Young Male - Ramona, CA)Mondays and Wednesday 2:00am-6:00pm (Young Male - -Valley Center - Escondido) -Academic support at Cal State San MarcosTuesday -and Thursday -9:00pm-1:00pm -(young male - Encinitas) -Tuesday -and Thursday -9:00pm-1:00pm -(young male - Poway)Tuesday -and Thursday -2:00pm-6:00pm (Young Male - San Diego) -
Position 3Monday - Friday 8:30am-2:30pm -(young lady Non-verbal - Rancho Bernardo)
Position 4Mondays -and -Fridays -9:30am-2:00pm -(young Male - San Diego)Mondays and Fridays 2:30pm-6:30pm (young Male - College Area) -Tuesday -and Thursday -9:00am-1:00pm -(young male - San Diego)Tuesday -and Thursday -2:00pm-6:00pm -(young male - San Diego) -Pay Rate: -$16.0/hour -Sign on bonus - $300 -(after 3-month probationary period) -Other Duties and Responsibilities: -1) Getting to know the participants quickly, assessing their goals efficiently and formulating - -strategies to help them meet their goals.2) Implement training and teaching skills as identified by the individual and their team in community-based settings, job or volunteer sites, college campus, and/or the individual's home.These skills include, but are not limited to: budgeting, supporting the participants at their volunteer/work sites, developing and maintaining healthy relationships, communication skills, and self-advocacy.3) Supporting individuals with their life skill goals while maintaining a safe, comfortable and fun atmosphere as they work toward improving their life. -4) Participating in community activities with participants such as beach trips, museums, zoos, games, etc.Skills/ Requirements: -HS/GED, acceptable driving history & criminal background check, CA Driver's License, Reliable Transportation and auto insurance, first aid/CPR. We are a Drug Free Workplace.Required: - - High School diploma or equivalent and at least 18 years of age or older. - Driving will be required with the particular individuals being supported, therefore an insured vehicle in working order, and a valid California Driver's License is required - CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of hire. - Physical ability to climb stairs, walk for reasonable distances, and lift up to 25 pounds
When submitting resume, please write in subject line which position you are applying for. -If interested, please email your resume: -Aspirecommunityservices@outlook.com - - -

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