Wayfinder Family Services ensures that children, youth, and adults facing challenges always have a place to turn.

Wayfinder is committed to advancing IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility).

Wayfinder believes inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility are essential to our excellence and our mission's execution. We value differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, trust, transparency, and cooperation. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Individuals of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and differently-abled persons are encouraged to apply.

In exchange for your talent, Wayfinder offers an excellent benefits package, which includes the following:

• This role is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Competitive salary - Sign-on bonus for eligible roles
• Flexible schedules depending on the position (some offering hybrid)
• Medical insurance with a $30 premium per paycheck coverage plan (employee-only)
• Dental insurance 100% employer paid for HMO coverage plan (employee-only)
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 4%
• 11 paid holidays per year and a generous paid time off policy
• Five paid winter holidays (between Christmas Eve & New Year's Day)
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Robust training opportunities: Shared Core Practice Model, Trauma-Informed Care, Evidence-based Practices
• Clinical Supervision for licensure

Compensation:

• In accordance with California law, the expected salary range for this position is posted with this position. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Role Summary

• Participates in the implementation at the workshop/programmatic level of goals, strategic initiatives, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Communicates critical information with department management.
• Works with department staff and supervisor to make recommendations and implement the annual program budget at the workshop/program level, and ensures good stewardship of funds.
• Engages in professional development as directed, resulting in continual growth, development and improvement of services. Fosters an atmosphere of collaboration, innovation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Implements policies and operating practices. Ensure that all policies including those related to client/student rights are followed at all times. Provide input on policy matters.
• Involved in planning and implementing program activities to support program objectives and goals.
• Manages the work of program personnel in implementing activities to support student outcomes, ensuring the communication of narrative, anecdotal, and/or qualitative data related to program outcomes and measures.
• Orients students to the dormitory and other areas of programming available to them, including the community.
• Provides sighted assistance as needed to ensure safety in travel and information about the environment as necessary.
• Regularly familiarizes students with fire alarms, safety devices, exits and building evacuation procedures.
• Follows all emergency procedures.
• Maintains familiarity with students' emergency medical information.
• Report any incidents/accidents according to incident reporting procedures and protocols, within designated timelines as outlined in the reporting procedures. Ensure staff is knowledgeable of and adhere to the reporting procedures and protocols.
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent client information.
• Perform other duties as may become necessary or as directed by supervisor.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree or two year college equivalent preferred.
• Two (2) years’ experience in the field of education and/or rehabilitation providing services to youth and/or the visually impaired preferred.
• Familiarity with standards and legal and regulatory aspects of vocational and educational services for the blind and visually impaired and/or other vulnerable populations.
• 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.

Employee Wellness & Safety

Wayfinder is committed to creating an environment where employees and clients are safe. To meet this goal, we ask that employees be fully vaccinated (including boosters) against the COVID-19 virus as a condition of employment. All staff must demonstrate evidence of the first vaccine dose on or before their employment start date. Wayfinder will consider requests for exemption based on religious beliefs or medical accommodations. Wayfinder requires a thorough background screening process that includes fingerprinting and a health screening.

Trauma-Informed Care

Wayfinder practices Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) principles which recognize the signs, symptoms, and widespread impact of trauma. Employees integrate the knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care into policies, procedures, and practices to prevent re-traumatization which promotes the healing of families, youth, individuals, and communities.

Wayfinder is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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