Opportunity for Independence is hiring. We are looking for part-time and full-time enthusiastic individuals that are interested in pursuing a career in psychology, education, social work, or similar fields or interested to work as advocates for individuals and instruct life skills.
Opportunity for independence (OFI) advocates self-determination for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities by offering an array of individualized innovative services and behavioral support to promote happy healthy lives.
Various positions are available: We have Supported Living Skills (SLS) instructor position full-time available to work with individuals who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum or other developmental or intellectual disabilities.
The SLS Instructor works with an individual in their home and in the community supporting them to develop independent living skills and actively engage in community life.
Job coach position: The Job Coach is responsible to provide participants with job readiness skill development, community integration activities, and individualized employment job coaching in both small group settings, with 1:3, 1:2 or 1-1 ratios. In addition, the Job Coach delivers behavioral supports designed to address specific behavioral challenges of participants that prevent successful community and workforce integration. This position reports to the Day Program Director and collaborates closely on employment related matters with the Employment First Coordinator.
Please visit our website https://www.ofiinc.org and learn more about us.
Applicants must demonstrate a high level of professionalism and reliability as the staff are the face of the organization in the community.
Please give us a call at 415-721-7772 or jobs@ofiinc.org to set an interview and let us know which position you are interested in!
Compensation: Depending on Experience and Education
Excellent benefits including PTO, health, vision, dental and more!
Minimum qualifications: Ability to clear a criminal background check, clean DMV record, some experience working with individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities or a caregiver working with elderly; Current First Aid and CPR certification preferred but will obtain during employment.
