Independent Living Instructor - Hayward Area

Inspired Living Inc • San Leandro, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Inspired Living provides Independent Living Services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, building the skills that support independence. As an ILS Instructor, you are assigned a small number of clients and work with each of them one-on-one, teaching the skills they have chosen to work on. Sessions are individual rather than group based. The exception is occasional company client events, where staff and clients come together. This is a teaching role, not a caregiving or companion role. You are not there to do things for the client. You are there to show them how, practice with them, and step back as they take it on themselves. Skill building is incremental. Instructors often teach and practice the same skill across many sessions before a client performs it independently. Sessions take place in the client's home or out in the community, typically in blocks of several hours. Skill areas commonly include: Cooking, meal planning, grocery shopping, and food safety; Budgeting, banking, paying bills, and managing benefits; Household routines, cleaning, and laundry; Personal hygiene and health routines, including scheduling and attending medical appointments; Using public transportation and getting around the community; Communication, self-advocacy, and problem solving; Building and maintaining safe relationships. Community outings are part of the work when they serve a goal: practicing a bus route, doing the week's shopping, going to the bank.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• At least six months of paid or volunteer experience supporting people with disabilities, or comparable human services experience
• Ability to communicate clearly in English, spoken and written
• Valid California driver's license, a reliable vehicle, and current registration and insurance
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain it before your first client session
• Ability to travel by vehicle to client homes and community locations, typically up to 30 minutes each way and occasionally longer depending on the assignment
• Ability to operate a vehicle and transport clients safely
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during sessions, including in homes, stores, transit, and other community settings
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 25 pounds, such as groceries, laundry, or supplies
• Ability to read, write, and complete electronic documentation
• Ability to communicate by phone, text, and email

Nice To Haves

• Spanish proficiency preferred; required for some client assignments

Responsibilities

• Work independently, managing the session, time, and judgment in the moment, escalating to your ILS Manager when something is outside your scope.
• Document every session, ensuring service notes and timesheets are accurate and submitted on time.
• Show up consistently for scheduled sessions.
• Drive to clients and transport them during sessions when authorized.
• Communicate promptly with your ILS Manager regarding schedule changes, client concerns, safety issues, and incidents.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement in accordance with company policy
• Monthly phone stipend
• 401(k) with company match, subject to plan terms and eligibility
• Paid sick leave as provided under California law
• Discretionary bonus review twice per year; bonuses are not guaranteed and eligibility and amount are subject to company review and approval
• Employee perks and discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED