OUR MISSION:Wayfinder Family Services ensures that Children, Youth, and Adults facing challenges always have a place to turn.“Changing the future, together” WHAT WE OFFER:PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)At Wayfinder safety is our #1 concern for both our staff and our clients.
We are going above and beyond the recommendations of the CDC because we at Wayfinder feel it is important to provide our staff the best and safest equipment possible.
BENEFITSHealth, Dental & Vision InsuranceLife InsuranceLong Term DisabilityLong term CareFlexible spending benefit options including qualified transportation401(K) retirement plan with a 4% employer match after qualificationGenerous Paid Time Off11 Paid HolidaysEducation Assistance Program WHAT YOU’LL DO:At Wayfinder our mission is to help children, youth and adults reach their greatest potential.
Our personalized programs deliver the experiences and opportunities necessary for our clients to reach their maximum potential, allowing them to achieve their hopes and dreams.
We are dedicated to achieving quality results and share a commitment to excellence.
If you share these values, are passionate about helping people in need, and want to join a dedicated team, we have an excellent opportunity waiting for you!
The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Director of Adult and Transition Services with the Davidson Program for Independence to develop, organize, coordinate, and oversee the Davidson Program for Independence, Assistive Technology, and Employment Services programs to ensure client needs and goals are met.
This includes the adult instructional and residential components of the Davidson Program for Independence, including oversight of the facilities and equipment utilized by the program and includes coordination of policies, procedures, and practices for the program.
A major responsibility of this position includes oversight and management of client cases and serving as the lead liaison between students, staff, and rehabilitation counselors.
This position must know the students of the program, their plan and ensure positive outcomes.WHAT YOU NEED:Education/Certifications:Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.Certification program or degree in a vision-related field such as Orientation & Mobility, VRT, Teacher for the Visually Impaired or Low Vision Specialist preferred.Experience:Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience in the field of education, rehabilitation, and providing services to the visually impaired.Minimum 3 years of experience in a supervisory role.Familiarity with standards and legal and regulatory aspects of vocational, educational, and residential services for the blind.Knowledge of appropriate service delivery standards and practices and the ability to implement them administratively and programmatically.Proven ability as a professional in the field and previous administrative experience required.
Specific Requirements:Valid CA Driver License with a minimum of two (2) years good driving history and must be approved by the agency’s insurance carrier to drive agency vehicles.
Wayfinder Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We support a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment background and drug screenings.Visit us online at www.Wayfinderfamily.Org IND