California Community Opportunities (CCO) is a private, nonprofit San Jose-based agency providing homes and lifelong learning to adults with developmental and physical disabilities. CCO is hiring dependable, responsible, and caring direct care staff, or Teaching Counselors, to work with the individuals we serve. We have permanent (not “on call”) Day and Night positions. We provide extensive, ongoing paid training and 24/7 support as you assist the individuals we serve. You will become certified as a Teaching Counselor within the Family Teaching Model.

Homes are located in Cupertino, Los Gatos, and San Jose.

PAID Training takes place in our South San Jose office.

Current Openings:

Weekend Day Position

• Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 12 hour shifts, 8 am - 8 pm or 7am to 7pm

• Gross Weekly Earnings $630

• Schedules are set, there is no on-call requirement, and shifts never get cancelled.

Weekend Night Position

• Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 11 hour shifts, 8 pm - 7 am

• Gross Weekly Earnings $562

• Schedules are set, there is no on-call requirement, and shifts never get cancelled.

Weekday Night Position

• Monday - Thursday, 11 hour shifts, 8 pm - 7 am

• Gross Weekly Earnings $750

• Schedules are set, there is no on-call requirement, and shifts never get cancelled.

Responsibilities:

• Teach daily living skills to individuals with developmental disabilities.

• Provide direct care with sensitivity, this may include personal hygiene.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum six months experience providing care to a dependent individual. Unpaid care for family members can meet this requirement; or six months of medical training.

• Valid CA driver’s license.

• Must pass pre-employment clearances: drug test, basic physical exam, criminal, and DMV check.

Benefits and Perks:

• Paid Training

• Two weeks of paid vacation per year

• Paid Sick Leave

• Health Benefits - all employees are eligible

• Ongoing Professional Training

• Free meals during shifts (day shifts only)

California Community Opportunities (CCO) is a local non-profit 501(c) 3 corporation and an equal opportunity employer.

Due to the recent Coronavirus Shelter in Place order, we offer you the option to interview via phone or Google Meeting. Distanced in-person also available.