Independent Living Instructor - Contra Costa County

Inspired Living Inc • Walnut Creek, 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.

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
• Current vehicle registration and insurance
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain it before your first client session
• Must be available for at least three four-hour blocks per week, on at least three separate days, between 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish proficiency preferred; required for some client assignments

Responsibilities

• Work independently, managing sessions, time, and judgment in the moment, escalating to ILS Manager when necessary.
• Document every session accurately and submit service notes and timesheets on time.
• Show up consistently for scheduled sessions.
• Drive to clients and transport them during sessions when authorized.
• Communicate promptly regarding schedule changes, client concerns, safety issues, and incidents to the ILS Manager.
• Teach skills such as cooking, meal planning, grocery shopping, food safety, budgeting, banking, paying bills, managing benefits, household routines, cleaning, laundry, personal hygiene, health routines, scheduling and attending medical appointments, using public transportation, communication, self-advocacy, problem-solving, and building/maintaining safe relationships.
• Conduct community outings to practice skills like bus routes, grocery shopping, or going to the bank.

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