ILS Instructor / Independent Living Skills Instructor

Thrive Support Services, Inc. • Hayward, CA

2d • $20 - $25

About The Position

Thrive Support Services is hiring a full-time Independent Living Skills (ILS) Instructor to work one-on-one with adults with developmental disabilities, helping them pursue personal goals related to independence and community participation. Instructors teach independent living skills in a motivating, personalized, and professional environment and typically have a caseload of around 3–6 clients. Clients are located throughout Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. No prior experience is required; training is provided.

The role includes supporting clients with money management; medical, dental, and medication management; cooking and meal preparation; public transportation; finding affordable housing; obtaining and maintaining benefits such as Social Security, Medi-Cal, and Medicare; community involvement and socialization; and household maintenance. Instructors must also plan and participate in at least one community outing per month with each client to support practical skill-building, social engagement, and independence. The position may suit people interested in social work, social services, mental health, or case management who value client self-determination, adapt well to unexpected challenges, work independently while communicating with their team and supervisor, and follow through on commitments. Instructors must be willing to drive clients to appointments and errands; mileage is reimbursed.

The position is based in Hayward, California, and serves clients across Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Pay is $20–$25 per hour. Thrive Support Services was founded in 2007 to help adults with developmental disabilities thrive in their own homes and chosen communities.

Requirements

• A desire to help others.
• Access to a reliable vehicle.
• Valid driver's license.
• Auto insurance with $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability coverage.
• Pass a DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance.
• Willingness to drive clients to appointments and errands.
• No prior experience is required; training is provided.

Nice To Haves

• Backgrounds such as IHSS provider, caregiver, home health aide, personal attendant, direct support professional, paraprofessional, or behavioral therapist may be relevant.
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, autism, cerebral palsy, or Down syndrome.
• Interest in social work, social services, mental health, or case management.

Responsibilities

• Teach independent living skills to clients with developmental disabilities in one-on-one settings.
• Support clients' goals in money management; medical, dental, and medication management; cooking and meal preparation; public transportation; locating affordable housing; obtaining and maintaining benefits; community involvement and socialization; and household maintenance.
• Plan and participate in at least one community outing per month with each client.
• Drive clients to appointments and errands to support their goals.
• Communicate with the team and supervisor while working independently.

Benefits

• $600 hiring bonus: $200 after the first full week working with clients and $400 after 90 days.
• Health insurance.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Costco membership.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employer matching 401(k).
• Full benefits package valued up to $12,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed