Independent Living Service Provider: Tuesday Afternoon
About The Position
We are seeking a reliable, patient, and attentive Independent Living Services (ILS) Instructor to provide one-on-one afternoon support on Tuesdays for an individual with Mild Intellectual Disability and Epilepsy. Services will focus on increasing independence in daily living skills, community navigation, and household responsibilities while ensuring safety and accessibility. The ideal candidate is adaptable, observant, and comfortable supporting an individual with visual impairment. Primary Goals of Support Improve personal hygiene and self-care routines Support safe and confident community navigation Assist with household chores and organization Develop meal preparation and meal planning skills
Requirements
- Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, epilepsy, or visual impairment preferred
- Patient, dependable, and adaptable approach
- Strong communication and observation skills
- Ability to provide hands-on assistance as needed
- Two forms of valid identification
- Current CPR and First Aid certification
- Live Scan fingerprint clearance
- Current TB test clearance
Nice To Haves
- Strong communication, observation, and problem-solving skills
- Patient, dependable, and adaptable
- Comfortable providing hands-on support while promoting independence
- Able to work independently during scheduled afternoon hours
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and support with personal hygiene routines
- Encourage independence while offering assistance as needed
- Help establish consistent daily routines
- Assist with cleaning, organizing, and maintaining the home
- Break tasks into manageable steps to support success
- Adapt methods to accommodate visual impairment
- Support planning simple, nutritious meals
- Assist with safe meal preparation and kitchen navigation
- Adapt cooking tasks to ensure accessibility and safety
- Provide guidance and supervision during community outings
- Assist with safely navigating environments, particularly unfamiliar or high-traffic areas
- Offer orientation support and mobility assistance as needed
- Tasks involving written or visual information may require adaptation
- Staff may assist with reading mail, organizing household items, or supporting the use of voice-activated or accessibility-focused technology
- Supporting these needs may require additional training or preparation to ensure effective, safe, and respectful services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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