ILS Instructor / Independent Living Skills Instructor

Thrive Support Services • San Leandro, CA

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

Independent Living Skills Instructor (Full-Time) Our ILS Instructors work one-on-one with people with developmental disabilities to empower your clients to reach their personal goals of independence and community participation. You would teach independent living 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! We will train you. 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 Additionally, ILS Instructors are required to plan and participate in at least one community outing per month with each client. These outings support real-world skill building, social engagement, and greater independence within the community.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Candidates that tend to do well as ILS Instructors can come from the following backgrounds: IHSS, IHSS Provider, In-Home Support Services, Caregiver, Home Health Aide, Personal Attendant, Direct Support Professional (DSP), Paraprofessional, Behavioral Therapist or anyone that has worked with individuals with developmental disabilities such as intellectual disabilities, autism, cerebral palsy and downs syndrome etc.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with people with developmental disabilities to empower clients to reach their personal goals of independence and community participation.
• Teach independent living skills in a motivating, personalized, and professional environment.
• Support clients with goals such as money management, medical/dental/medication management, basic cooking and meal preparation, utilizing public transportation, locating affordable housing, obtaining and maintaining benefits, community involvement and socialization, and household maintenance.
• Plan and participate in at least one community outing per month with each client to support real-world skill building, social engagement, and greater independence.

Benefits

• $600 hiring bonus ($200 after the first full week working with clients and $400 after the completion of 90 days).
• Health Insurance, Dental & Vision coverage
• Costco Membership
• Flexible Spending Account
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Employer Matching 401k.
• Full Benefits Package Up To $12,000

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed