Independent Living Skills- Direct Support Professional Floater

AbilityPath•Burlingame, CA

13h•$25 - $26

About The Position

JOIN OUR TEAM to provide services and teach living skills that empower adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities to live independently as active members of the community. In this float role, the ILS Floater works flexibly across participants, schedules, and caseloads as needed to support program operations, service continuity, and participant progress, and may assist with participant assessments and onboarding as assigned. WHAT WE OFFER – Employee Benefits: At AbilityPath, we support career development, employee wellness, and recognition. WHO WE ARE: AbilityPath is a non-profit organization that provides a lifespan of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to accept, respect, and include people of all abilities. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) learning and building an inclusive community. ABOUT THE ROLE – What we value: Life Skills Coaching: Provide one-on-one individualized coaching to develop essential life skills and live independently. Tailor instruction to individual needs and learning styles. Independent Living: Collaborate with individuals served, interdisciplinary service team members and support networks to create goals, strategies and tools for personal growth towards independence. Provide direct support to participants in learning their ISP objectives, either in person or virtually, through 1:1, 1:2, or 1:3 service delivery as needed. Person-Centered Planning: Partner with people served in developing and implementing individualized support plans. Collaborate with team members, adults served, families, and interdisciplinary teams to set goals, track progress, and adjust plans as needed to ensure each person's unique needs and aspirations are addressed. Assist with participant assessments as assigned, either in person or virtually Physical Health and Well-being: Promote healthy lifestyle choices through exercise programs, nutritional guidance, and wellness activities. Support adults with disabilities in maintaining personal health routines and making healthy choices in their lives. Recreational and Social Activities: Support adults with disabilities to engage in recreational activities that encourage socialization, teamwork, and personal growth. These may include playing sports, joining a club, pursing an interest, learning a new skill, relationship building, social activities, and community events. Job Skill Training: Support adults with disabilities to explore career interests and develop pre-vocational skills to acquire a job and work independently. Celebrate Progress: Document learning and goal progress for adults with disabilities in case management system.

Requirements

1+ years previous work or volunteer experience supporting adults with disabilities
Previous experience in professional settings and work environments
Associate degree or working towards completion
Valid California Driver’s License/ID
Proof of negative TB test results
Verification of occupational physical clearance
Pass a criminal fingerprint clearance
18 years of age or job permit clearance
Physical stamina to engage in domestic, job training, and community activities
Ability to drive vehicle and transport adults with disabilities
Lift up to 25 lbs. as needed

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one individualized coaching to develop essential life skills and live independently. Tailor instruction to individual needs and learning styles.
Collaborate with individuals served, interdisciplinary service team members and support networks to create goals, strategies and tools for personal growth towards independence.
Provide direct support to participants in learning their ISP objectives, either in person or virtually, through 1:1, 1:2, or 1:3 service delivery as needed.
Partner with people served in developing and implementing individualized support plans.
Collaborate with team members, adults served, families, and interdisciplinary teams to set goals, track progress, and adjust plans as needed to ensure each person's unique needs and aspirations are addressed.
Assist with participant assessments as assigned, either in person or virtually
Promote healthy lifestyle choices through exercise programs, nutritional guidance, and wellness activities.
Support adults with disabilities in maintaining personal health routines and making healthy choices in their lives.
Support adults with disabilities to engage in recreational activities that encourage socialization, teamwork, and personal growth.
Support adults with disabilities to explore career interests and develop pre-vocational skills to acquire a job and work independently.
Document learning and goal progress for adults with disabilities in case management system.