ILS Instructor Fluent In American Sign Language (ASL)

Thrive Support Services, Inc.•Martinez, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Independent Living Skills Instructor (Full-Time or Part-Time). You would work one-on-one with people with developmental disabilities. You would empower your clients to reach their personal goals of independence and community participation. You would teach life skills in a motivating, personalized, and professional environment. As an ILS Instructor, you would have a caseload of around 3-6 clients. We have clients available all over Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. No experience required! This job is a good way to gain experience in the fields of social work, social services, mental health, or case management. We seek applicants who want to make a difference in the lives of others and are both gifted teachers and teachable themselves. You will receive training and have the opportunity to support clients with the following goals: Money management, Medical, dental, and medication management, Basic cooking and meal preparation, Utilizing public transportation, Locating affordable housing, Obtaining and maintaining benefits such as Social Security, Medi-Cal, Medicare, etc., Community involvement and socialization goals, Household maintenance.

Requirements

Bilingual American Sign Language (ASL)
A desire to help others.
Reliable Vehicle
Valid Drivers License
Auto Insurance (100k/300k bodily injury liability)
Pass a DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance.

Nice To Haves

Gifted teachers
Teachable
Comfortable responding to unexpected challenges
Cool under pressure
Think quickly on your feet
Like working independently but communicate with your team and supervisor
Like to learn new things and can learn quickly
Can roll with the punches when things change
Follow through with commitments

Responsibilities

Work one-on-one with people with developmental disabilities.
Empower clients to reach their personal goals of independence and community participation.
Teach life skills in a motivating, personalized, and professional environment.
Support clients with money management.
Support clients with medical, dental, and medication management.
Support clients with basic cooking and meal preparation.
Support clients with utilizing public transportation.
Support clients with locating affordable housing.
Support clients with obtaining and maintaining benefits such as Social Security, Medi-Cal, Medicare, etc.
Support clients with community involvement and socialization goals.
Support clients with household maintenance.
Drive clients to various appointments and errands to help accomplish their goals.