Independent Living Skills Instructor (Part-time)

College Living Experience - Rockville, MD•Rockville, MD

9d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

College Living Experience (CLE) is seeking an Independent Living Skills (ILS) Instructor/Life Skills Coach for their Young Adult Transition Program. This part-time role, requiring 15 hours per week, focuses on teaching essential daily living skills to young adults diagnosed with autism, AD/HD, and learning differences. The program provides individualized support in academics, career development, social skills, and independent living, helping students manage adult responsibilities in real-world settings. The ILS Instructor assesses student functioning, provides direct instruction in areas such as health, safety, hygiene, food and money management, housekeeping, housing, transportation, community integration, legal rights, interpersonal skills, and job-related life skills. The role involves both individual and small-group instruction, documentation, collaboration, and hands-on coaching. The goal is to help students gain confidence, self-reliance, and independence, directly impacting their ability to live more independently and safely.

Requirements

Possess a valid driver’s license.
Have at least one year of licensed driving experience.
Meet company motor vehicle insurance requirements.
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, education, social work, counseling, or a related field.
Two years of experience working with neurodiverse individuals or young adults preferred.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to build supportive relationships while encouraging student independence.
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with neurodiverse individuals or young adults.

Responsibilities

Assist the ILS Coordinator or supervisor in completing CLE Independent Living Skills Inventories to assess student functioning across domains.
Provide consistent, individualized instruction tailored to student needs and learning styles.
Teach students individually and in small groups how to clean and maintain all aspects of their living spaces, including kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and common areas.
Lead small-group cooking classes, teaching a range of simple to complex recipes and modeling safe kitchen tool use.
Assist students with weekly meal planning and grocery list development.
Model appropriate hygiene and support instruction related to personal appearance and self-care.
Instruct small groups on health, hygiene, fitness, transportation, safety, and community awareness.
Visually verify that student medication is organized in weekly medication planners.
Verbally verify with students that medication routines are being followed.
Assist with medication refill coordination when appropriate, in collaboration with the ILS Coordinator or Director of Psychological Services.
Manage the learning environment by reducing distractions that interfere with student focus.
Adapt instruction as needed to support student engagement and understanding.
Address student needs proactively and collaborate with team members to problem-solve concerns.
Complete documentation of instructional sessions and student progress in CLE systems within required timeframes.
Report questions or concerns to the ILS Coordinator or supervisor promptly.
Actively participate in weekly or bi-weekly staff meetings, training, and curriculum development.
Participate in additional projects or initiatives as assigned.