Direct Support Professional-Adult Day Program Instructor

Hiring Community & Site Program Instructor

Join a Mission Driven Team!

Do you want work that actually matters As a Community & Site Program Instructor at AbilityPath youll help adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities build the skills confidence and community connections to lead fulfilling independent lives. Youll lead group activities on-site and out in the community and go home knowing you made a difference.

Pay: $24$25/hour (based on education and experience)

Schedule: Year round we have Full-time MondayFriday 6- or 8-hour shifts available between 8:30am5:00pmLocation: Palo Alto CA Burlingame and Daly City

Why Youll Love Working Here

• 4 weeks of PTO plus 10 paid holidays
• Medical dental and vision coverage starting on day one
• 401(k) with employer match
• Educational reimbursement to support your professional growth
• Mileage reimbursement
• Performance bonuses

We invest in our people because when our team thrives the people we serve thrive too.

Who We Are

AbilityPath is a nonprofit providing a full lifespan of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mission: accept respect and include people of all abilities. Were committed to building a genuinely inclusive community grounded in ongoing diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) work.

What Youll Do

This role is hands-on and varied no two days look the same. Youll:

• Coach life skills. Provide one-on-one and group coaching on the skills people need to live independently tailored to each persons needs and learning style.
• Lead community volunteering. Coordinate with local organizations to create meaningful volunteer opportunities that build purpose and connection.
• Get out into the community. Plan and lead group outings to parks museums and local events including safe transportation while supporting clients as they navigate public spaces and build social confidence.
• Design learning sessions. Develop and lead sessions on topics like current events basic academics technology and social skills adapted to different learning styles.
• Support health and wellness. Promote healthy habits through exercise nutrition guidance and wellness activities.
• Organize recreation and social activities. Sports games movie nights holiday celebrations activities that build teamwork and personal growth.
• Build job readiness. Lead pre-vocational training help clients explore career interests and teach workplace skills and etiquette.
• Foster creative expression. Lead accessible art music and creative activities and support participation in community showcases when appropriate.
• Contribute to person-centered planning. Work with clients families and interdisciplinary teams to set goals track progress and adjust support plans.
• Track and celebrate progress. Document milestones and goal progress in our case management system.

What Were Looking For

We encourage you to apply even if you dont check every box below.

• 1 years of work or volunteer experience supporting adults with disabilities
• Associate degree or working toward one

We strongly encourage BIPOC LGBTQ and other marginalized candidates to apply. AbilityPath is committed to building and retaining a diverse team.

Requirements to Get Started:

• Valid California drivers license (held 3 years if under age 25) with a clean driving record
• Negative TB test results
• Occupational physical clearance
• Clear criminal fingerprint background check
• 18 years of age or valid work permit

Physical requirements: Ability to sit stand and bend frequently; drive a vehicle to transport adults with disabilities; and lift up to 25 lbs. as needed.

We encourage applicants to share any access needs during the interview process at hire and throughout employment were committed to making our organization accessible for our whole team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AbilityPath is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. We prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race religion (including religious dress and grooming practices) color national origin gender identity gender expression ancestry (including language-use restrictions and possession of a drivers license) citizenship physical or mental disability genetic characteristics or information marital status domestic partner status family care status sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) age sexual orientation legally protected medical condition military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. We do not tolerate discrimination harassment or disrespectful conduct based on any protected characteristic whether actual or perceived

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Learning Links is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Our policy prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race religion (including religious dress and grooming practices) color national origin gender identity gender expression ancestry (including language-use restrictions and possession of a drivers license) citizenship physical or mental disability genetic characteristics genetic information marital status domestic partner status family care status sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) age sexual orientation legally protected medical condition military or veteran status or other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal state or local laws. AbilityPath will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination against harassment of or disrespectful or unprofessional conduct toward an employee based upon any of the protected characteristics listed above or based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination isunlawful.