Independent Living Service Partner: Afternoons; Male, preferred Spanish speaking
About The Position
We are seeking a reliable, patient, and attentive Independent Living Services (ILS) Instructor to provide one-on-one afternoon support for an individual with Mild Intellectual Disability. Services will focus on increasing independence in daily living skills, community navigation with safety training and the community gym. This is perfect for a candidate who wants to help a young person become more independent. Primary Goals of Support Improve health by exercise. Support safe and confident community navigation Wandering off–Related Challenges The individual gets easily distracted and will wander away, it presents unique challenges that staff must be prepared to address, including: Navigation & Safety Additional guidance may be required to safely navigate environments Staff may need to provide orientation support, or introduce adaptive strategies or technology (e.g., tactile organization systems or GPS tools designed for elopement). Communication & Accessibility Tasks involving written or visual information may require adaptation Adapted Training Needs Supporting these needs may require additional training or preparation to ensure effective, safe, and respectful services Challenges Related to Location The individual’s location may present logistical considerations, including: Limited Staff Availability Living in a remote or underserved area may reduce the pool of available and qualified staff, impacting consistency of services Transportation Barriers Staff may experience commuting challenges due to limited public transportation options, heavy traffic, or difficult accessibility to the home
Requirements
- Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, and elopement.
- 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
- Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, and elopement preferred
- 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
- Exercise Provide guidance, support while attending the gym. Encourage independence while offering assistance as needed. Help establish consistent exercise routine.
- Community Navigation Assistance 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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