ILS Instructor / Independent Living Skills Instructor

Thrive Support Services • Felton, CA

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About The Position

The Independent Living Skills (ILS) Instructor works one-on-one with adults with developmental disabilities to support their personal goals for independence and participation in the community. Instructors teach independent living skills in a motivating, personalized, and professional environment and typically work with a caseload of around 3–6 clients. Training is provided, and no prior experience is required. Instructors must plan and participate in at least one community outing each month with each client to practice real-world skills, encourage social engagement, and foster independence.

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.
• Ability to work independently while communicating with the team and supervisor.
• Ability to respond to unexpected challenges, think quickly, and adapt to change.
• Ability to follow through on commitments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in social work, social services, mental health, or case management.
• Experience as an IHSS provider, caregiver, home health aide, personal attendant, direct support professional, paraprofessional, or behavioral therapist, or experience working with people with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach clients money management.
• Support clients with medical, dental, and medication management.
• Teach basic cooking and meal preparation.
• Help clients learn to use public transportation.
• Support clients in locating affordable housing.
• Help clients obtain and maintain benefits such as Social Security, Medi-Cal, and Medicare.
• Support clients with community involvement and socialization goals.
• Teach household maintenance skills.
• 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.

Benefits

• $600 hiring bonus, with $200 paid 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; benefits may vary by job level.

What This Job Offers

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