Independent Living Skills Instructor (Part-time)
About The Position
College Living Experience (CLE) in Rockville, MD is seeking a passionate, organized, and empathetic Independent Living Skills (ILS) Instructor to help students build essential life skills for successful independent living. The ideal candidate will have experience working with neurodiverse young adults and a flexible, student-centered approach to teaching life skills. A successful candidate will have approximately 5-10 hours of availability per week, with the ability to work evening hours on weekdays and some availability on weekends. College Living Experience - CLE | Post-Secondary Supports https://experiencecle.com At College Living Experience (CLE) you will: Make an Impact: CLE is a comprehensive transitional support program for young adults diagnosed with Autism, AD/HD, and/or learning disabilities. Our students are working towards living independent adult lives and they wouldn’t be able to meet this goal without the support of individuals like you. Learn and Grow: Though we come together to support our students, we also prioritize staff development as a part of our core commitments. We provide regular opportunities to learn from each other and engage in conversations about best practices and individualized approaches to learning. Collaborate: We’re a team! We operate in four different domains (academic, career development, social skills, and independent living), but we engage in regular communication, problem solving, brainstorming, and cross-curricular planning. We are dedicated to building an inclusive team that sustains a welcoming community for sharing our diverse perspectives and strengths.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, preferred
Nice To Haves
- Working with people with autism: 1 year (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Conduct regular safety and cleanliness assessments of students' apartments.
- Instruct and guide students in essential independent living skills, including:
- Personal health, hygiene, and wellness routines
- Nutrition education and healthy meal planning
- Cooking and household maintenance
- Encouraging physical activity and fitness engagement, such as walking routines, gym visits, or recreational sports (as appropriate to student goals)
- Develop and implement individualized systems to support executive functioning skills such as time management, organization, and task initiation.
- Provide guidance on medication management and assist with refills as needed.
- Foster conversations and habits around mental wellness, sleep hygiene, and stress management.
- Document session summaries in BestNotes software promptly and accurately.
- Collaborate regularly with the ILS Coordinator to assess student progress and adjust supports.
- Participate in team meetings and attend scheduled individual supervision sessions.
Benefits
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
