ILS Instructor / Independent Living Skills Instructor

Thrive Support Services•Oakland, CA

About The Position

Thrive Support Services is hiring full-time Independent Living Skills (ILS) Instructors to work one-on-one with adults with developmental disabilities, supporting their personal goals for 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, including Oakland. No prior experience is required; training is provided. The role may provide experience relevant to social work, social services, mental health, or case management. Instructors receive training to support client goals involving money management; medical, dental, and medication management; cooking and meal preparation; public transportation; affordable housing; 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 requires access to a reliable vehicle, a valid driver's license, auto insurance, and willingness to drive clients to appointments and errands. Mileage is reimbursed. Applicants must pass a DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance. The listed pay is $20–$25 per hour, and a $600 hiring bonus is paid in installments: $200 after the first full week working with clients and $400 after completing 90 days.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

Work one-on-one with clients with developmental disabilities to support their personal goals for independence and community participation.
Teach and support independent living skills, including money management; medical, dental, and medication management; cooking and meal preparation; public transportation; finding 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 help them accomplish their goals.
Work independently while communicating with the team and supervisor.

Benefits

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