ILS Instructor / Independent Living Skills Instructor
About The Position
Thrive Support Services is hiring an Independent Living Skills Instructor to work one-on-one with people with developmental disabilities, supporting them in achieving personal goals related to independence and community participation. Instructors teach independent living skills in a motivating, personalized, and professional environment and typically have a caseload of around 3–6 clients. Training is provided, and no experience is required. Instructors may support goals involving money management; medical, dental, and medication management; cooking and meal preparation; public transportation; affordable housing; obtaining and maintaining benefits such as Social Security, Medi-Cal, and Medicare; community involvement and socialization; and household maintenance. Instructors must also plan and participate in at least one community outing per month with each client to support real-world skill building, social engagement, and independence. The role involves driving clients to appointments and errands; mileage is reimbursed. Thrive Support Services was founded in 2007 to help adults with developmental disabilities thrive in their own homes and chosen communities. The organization serves clients throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.
Requirements
- A desire to help others.
- Access to a reliable vehicle.
- Valid driver's license.
- Auto insurance with $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability coverage.
- Pass a DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance.
- Willingness to drive clients to appointments and errands.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in fields such as social work, social services, mental health, or case management.
- Experience as an IHSS provider, caregiver, home health aide, personal attendant, direct support professional, paraprofessional, behavioral therapist, or in a role supporting people with developmental disabilities.
- Ability to respond calmly to unexpected challenges and think quickly.
- Ability to learn quickly, adapt to change, follow through on commitments, and communicate with a team and supervisor.
Responsibilities
- Work one-on-one with clients with developmental disabilities to support personal goals for independence and community participation.
- Teach independent living skills in a motivating, personalized, and professional environment.
- Support clients with money management; medical, dental, and medication management; cooking and meal preparation; public transportation; affordable housing; benefits; community involvement and socialization; and household maintenance.
- Plan and participate in at least one community outing per month with each client.
- Drive clients to appointments and errands to help them accomplish their goals.
- Communicate with the team and supervisor while working independently.
Benefits
- $600 hiring bonus: $200 after the first full week working with clients and $400 after completion of 90 days.
- Health insurance.
- Dental coverage.
- Vision coverage.
- Costco membership.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Employee assistance program.
- Employer matching 401(k).
- Benefits packages are available for all levels of employment and may vary by job level.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
