Part-time Independent Living (ILS) & Employment Support Staff

Strategies to Empower People • Sacramento, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Strategies to Empower People (STEP) is hiring part-time staff to provide in-person Independent Living Skills (ILS) and employment support to disabled adults in the greater Sacramento County area. Staff instruct and support clients as they develop daily living and job skills, grow their independence, find employment, or maintain current employment. The position operates primarily in the field and is not work-from-home. Its flexible schedule adapts to caseload needs and typically falls between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Support activities include helping clients access programs such as CalFresh, SSI, and housing; providing budgeting guidance; delivering on-site job skills training and support; and supporting social engagement, personal growth, and health management.

The pay rate is $24–$26, depending on verifiable related experience. Staff support clients in the Sacramento area. Employees who meet a worked-hours requirement may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, and additional benefits after a waiting period. STEP is a 100% employee-owned company that has served adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities since 1994.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma, GED, or Certificate of Completion.
• Must have at least one year of related professional experience in independent living, employment skills training, education, or a similar profession.
• Must be able to drive and provide a current California driver's license, current auto insurance, and a clear Motor Vehicle Record.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and support to clients developing daily living skills and job skills.
• Help clients grow their independence, find employment, or maintain current employment.
• Assist clients with accessing programs such as CalFresh, SSI, and housing.
• Provide budgeting support and guidance.
• Deliver on-site job skills training and support.
• Support clients' social engagement and development, personal growth, and health management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and additional benefits for eligible employees after a waiting period and subject to a worked-hours requirement.
• Accrued vacation time after a waiting period.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) after a waiting period and subject to a hours requirement.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• Life insurance.
• Mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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