Supported Living Instructor / SLS

Ablelight•Lake Forest, CA

9d•$18 - $21

About The Position

The Supported Living Instructor (SLS Instructor) provides one-on-one instruction and training to promote the independence and community integration of individuals with developmental disabilities. Instructors serve as advocates and liaisons, building supportive personal relationships and helping each individual achieve the highest possible level of independence. The role provides supervision, training, and support across employment preparation; communication; mobility and transportation; education; money management; self-help and hygiene; environmental awareness and safety; emergency preparedness; use of community resources; health, fitness, and nutrition; home maintenance; self-advocacy; living options and benefits; and shopping. Support may include assistance with personal care, appointments, budgeting, household tasks, and accessing community services. Instructors do not administer medication. The position is based in Mission Viejo, California. A cell phone is required for communication with management and payroll responsibilities. High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required unless state regulations direct otherwise. Pay is $18.25–$20.75.

Requirements

At least 6 months of direct supervision experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general regulations.
Ability to write legible and accurate notes related to an individual's goals and objectives.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from consumers, circles of support, Regional Center representatives, and the general public.
Ability to speak English and any language needed by the individual being supported.
Ability to use independent judgment during services and emergencies.
Possess a cell phone for communication with management and payroll responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent, unless required by state regulations.
Additional experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
A driver's license with no negative motor vehicle record findings, if required by the program or state regulations.

Responsibilities

Provide supervision and training to help individuals develop skills for employment, including personal appearance and hygiene, job applications and interviews, networking, résumés, time management, communication, workplace conduct, and safety awareness.
Support individuals in using communication methods and devices, and train them to use telephones, cell phones, and the internet.
Train individuals to use public transportation, understand bus routes, obtain bus passes, and access relevant DMV materials.
Support individuals in enrolling in classes, applying for financial aid, choosing classes, maintaining attendance, and completing assignments; training may also include parenting, family-life, and sexual education.
Teach money-management skills, including budgeting, making change, counting, and comparing purchases.
Train and support individuals with hygiene, bathing when needed, and dressing appropriately for the weather and environment.
Train individuals to safely access public professionals and develop natural supports in different settings.
Teach personal and public safety, including stranger-danger awareness, identifying safe and unsafe environments, and street safety.
Train individuals to respond safely to emergencies such as fires and earthquakes and to understand 911 and emergency services.
Support individuals in identifying and accessing appropriate public and community resources.
Provide support with diet, exercise, medical conditions, healthy food choices, and medical appointments; communicate health or medication updates or concerns and train individuals in medication storage, documentation, and procedures without administering medication.
Train individuals to follow recommended diet and nutrition needs and, at times, assist with feeding through hand-over-hand supervision.
Train and support individuals in maintaining a safe, clean home and completing laundry tasks.
Support individuals in understanding and exercising their rights, recognizing potential rights violations, and developing self-reliance, self-esteem, and empowerment.
Train and support individuals in accessing Medi-Cal and SSI, scheduling and attending appointments, and navigating immigration or citizenship processes.
Support grocery shopping in the community, including healthy food choices, budgeting, and price comparison.
Write legible and accurate notes about an individual's goals and objectives.
Use independent judgment while providing services and responding to emergencies.
Use a cell phone to communicate with management and complete payroll tasks, including viewing schedules, submitting time-off requests, and clocking in and out.