Job Title: OIB Independent Living Services Instructor
Status: Temporary Full-time, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Director of Low Vision and Support Services
Location: Los Angeles County (with limited coverage in Orange County)
Salary: $20-22 per hour
Position Overview: Assists blind and visually impaired older consumers to achieve personal adjustment and maximum self-sufficiency through independent living skills training. This instructor position covers an area within Los Angeles County, and provides limited coverage to Spanish speaking consumers in Orange County specifically around assistive technology training.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Conducts age-appropriate intakes with consumers to assess their need or desire for independent living skills training;
- Trains consumers in awareness of physical environment through sense of smell, hearing, and touch, and provides sighted guide training to consumer and/or family members/caregivers;
- Teaches consumers personal and home management skills and communication skills, such as eating, grooming, dressing, coin and money identification, cooking, and use of telephone;
- Provides, or arranges for the provision of, instruction to consumers regarding reading and writing Braille;
- Demonstrates use of low vision and/or blindness related assistive technology devices;
- Communicates with Blind Field Services Counselors for referral and coordination of services for consumers, and provides progress reports;
- Conducts program outreach through attendance at meetings, participation in health fairs, presentations, distribution of marketing materials, etc., to increase awareness of the Aging with Vision Loss Program in both counties:
- Enters consumer service records and corresponding data into the agency’s data collection system;
- Other duties as assigned by the program manager.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one to two years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Bilingual English/Spanish speaking is preferred.
- Requires valid California driver’s license and proof of insurance;
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively present information and instruction to individuals, or in small group settings;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to perform job functions in a manner that demonstrates flexibility, consistency, and professionalism;
- Demonstrated capacity to cope with mental and emotional stress relevant to the position and the work environment;
- Compliance with DMC attendance policy.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
- Takes initiative to ensure successful results;
- Works cooperatively with others;
- Communicates effectively orally and in writing;
- Focuses on solutions rather than problems;
- Understands and supports consumer-directed services;
- Respects the opinions of others;
- Represents the agency in a professional manner;
- Upholds the principles of the organization;
- Exhibits a commitment to professional growth.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Normal office temperature-controlled conditions with quiet to moderate noise level and little to no exposure to heat, dust, or fumes. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to HR@daylemc.org.
Job Title: Medi-Cal Home Access Specialist
Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Director of Independent Living Services
Location: DMC’s Main Office in Anaheim
Salary: $21-23 per hour
Position Overview: The Medi-Cal Home Access Specialist supports seniors and people with disabilities, who are Medi-Cal recipients, in accessing assistive technology, durable medical equipment, and home modifications with the goal of maintaining their independence in community-based living by reducing the risks of falls within the home.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Provide coordination of DMC’s CalAIM home modification services contract in partnership with the Director of IL Services.
- Conduct trainings, workshops, staff exhibit tables, and general outreach to the community with the goal of raising awareness for home modification services.
- Complete consumer intake and eligibility documents and tracking including data entry and reporting.
- Provide aging- and disability-informed, person-centered options counseling to eligible individuals in need of fall prevention services.
- Provide in-person and virtual home safety assessments using DMC’s safety assessment tool.
- Coordinate with licensed contractors to obtain bids where appropriate and provide home modifications, DME, and other fall prevention tools and equipment.
- Record data and outcomes; and evaluate consumer satisfaction.
- Partner with existing programs and service providers, including DMCs assistive technology and DME reuse programs to maximize funding and resources.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- 2-years of experience in disability services, home modification, or related fields.
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Evidence of strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of available community resources and public assistance programs and their application processes
- Evidence of computer literacy
- Ability to effectively present information in a group setting
- Working knowledge of the Independent Living philosophy and methodology
- Valid California Driver’s License or state identification card; car insurance, (if applicable); and reliable mode of transportation.
- Bilingual and/or ability to communicate in ASL is preferred.
Personal Attributes:
- Takes initiative to ensure successful results
- Works cooperatively with others
- Communicates effectively orally and in writing
- Focuses on solutions rather than problems
- Understands and supports consumer-directed services
- Respects the opinions of others
- Represents the agency in a professional manner
- Upholds the principles of the organization
- Exhibits a commitment to professional growth.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
Normal office temperature-controlled conditions with quiet to moderate noise level and little to no exposure to heat, dust, or fumes. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position working at a desk; operate a computer and other office machinery including printer, copier, and telephone; move about inside the office to access office machinery; exchange information with coworkers and the public; and may need to lift or move up to 10 pounds.
Diversity / Inclusion:
The Dayle McIntosh Center is committed to maintaining a culture of diversity and inclusion and seeks to be representative of the communities we serve, including minorities and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. DMC welcomes the unique contributions that employees bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. DMC does not and will not discriminate on the base of these or any protected category in any of its activities or operations.
Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to HR@daylemc.org.
