ILS Instructor / Independent Living Skills Instructor

Thrive Support Services, Inc.•Walnut Creek, 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, supporting them in achieving 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. Training is provided, and no prior experience is required. Instructors support clients with goals such as 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. Instructors must also plan and participate in at least one community outing per month with each client to support real-world skill building and social engagement. The position is based in Walnut Creek, California, and 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.

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 DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance.
Willingness to drive clients to appointments and errands.

Nice To Haves

Experience in fields such as social work, social services, mental health, or case management.
Backgrounds such as IHSS, caregiving, home health aide, personal attendant, direct support professional, paraprofessional, behavioral therapy, or work with people with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

Work one-on-one with clients with developmental disabilities to support personal goals for independence and community participation.
Teach independent living skills, including money management; medical, dental, and medication management; basic cooking and meal preparation; use of public transportation; locating affordable housing; accessing and maintaining benefits; community involvement and socialization; and household maintenance.
Maintain a caseload of approximately 3–6 clients.
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, paid as $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 up to $12,000.