Independent Living Skills Instructor

Community Enrichment Services, LLC is seeking passionate and self-motivated Independent Living Skills (ILS) Instructors to join our team. We provide one-on-one instruction to consumers living with developmental disabilities in home and community-based settings. Our goal is to help individuals achieve their highest level of independence. We believe that all people, regardless of their developmental disability, can live independently in a community-based setting given the proper support.

Primary Accountabilities:

• Exercise mature judgment and relate to individuals in a warm and caring manner.
• Provide training to assigned individuals in all skills agreed upon on the Individual Service Plan (ISP).
• Assist the individual in scheduling behavior training sessions and provide behavior training to assigned individual.
• Instruct individuals, as necessary, in acceptable social behavior and other areas of training.
• Prepare and maintain ID notes, data collection, and behavior charts, making sure to review them daily for accuracy.
• Become knowledgeable regarding the assigned individual’s medical condition and history.
• Work closely with the community, other employees, groups, or agencies to ensure individual success within these organizations.
• Ensure open lines of communication with individuals, other staff members, field supervisors, program instructors, and the program director.
• Act as a member of the interdisciplinary team and give accurate input on assigned individuals’ performance and progress.
• Understand behavior modification techniques and their implementation.
• Provide transportation to individuals as needed.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and continuing education trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid California Driver’s License along with proof of insurance and vehicle registration.
• Current auto insurance
• Past caregiving experience (personal or professional is a plus)
• Complete pre-employment requirements, including in-house training and orientation
• Complete a background check
• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

While not required, the following qualifications would be a plus:

• Knowledge of individuals with developmental disabilities and dual diagnosis.
• Familiarity with behavioral issues, including aggressive, non-verbal and self-injury behaviors.
• Understanding state and federal laws, the Regional Center, the Department of Developmental Services, and Titles 17 and 22.

Please note that these are not mandatory requirements, and we welcome all interested candidates to apply, regardless of whether they have these specific qualifications. We believe in the potential of all our employees and provide the necessary training and support to ensure their success in the role.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• How would you handle a situation where a client refuses to participate in a planned activity?
• Can you share an example of a time you helped someone achieve a personal goal?
• What strategies do you use to teach new skills?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Leandro, CA 94577

Salary : $20