ILS Instructor Fluent In American Sign Language (ASL)

Thrive Support Services•Oakland, CA

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About The Position

Thrive Support Services is hiring a part-time Independent Living Skills (ILS) Instructor fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) to work one-on-one with people with developmental disabilities in the Oakland territory. The office is in Martinez, California, and clients are located throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Instructors support clients in pursuing personal goals for independence and community participation by teaching life skills in a motivating, personalized, and professional environment. Instructors typically have a caseload of around 3–6 clients. No prior experience is required; training is provided. The role may offer relevant experience in social work, social services, mental health, or case management. The organization seeks people who want to make a difference, enjoy teaching and learning, respect clients’ independence, and can work independently while communicating with their team and supervisor. Instructors must be comfortable adapting to unexpected challenges and following through on commitments. A reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance are required; instructors must be willing to drive 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. It serves clients across Alameda and Contra Costa Counties and holds that individuals should be able to live where they choose and with the people they want by their side.

Requirements

Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL).
A desire to help others.
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.
Ability to work independently and communicate with the team and supervisor.
Ability to respond to unexpected challenges, adapt to change, learn quickly, and follow through on commitments.

Nice To Haves

No prior experience is required; the role can provide experience in social work, social services, mental health, or case management.

Responsibilities

Teach life skills and support clients’ personal goals for independence and community participation.
Support clients with money management.
Support medical, dental, and medication management.
Teach basic cooking and meal preparation.
Support clients in utilizing public transportation.
Help clients locate affordable housing.
Support clients in obtaining and maintaining benefits such as Social Security, Medi-Cal, and Medicare.
Support community involvement and socialization goals.
Support household maintenance.
Drive clients to appointments and errands to help them accomplish their goals.
Communicate with the team and supervisor while working independently.