What are the responsibilities and job description for the Independent Living Skills Counselor position at New Beginnings?
ILS part time positions available
Independent Living Skills Counselors needed for Developmentally Disabled Adults in the East Bay.
Current Positions open in San lorenzo, San Leandro & Oakland
Qualifications:
- 1 year human service experience
- Verifiable professional and personal references three of each
- CPR/1st aid (may be obtained after hire) *
- fingerprint*
- Be able to pass an employment physical, including TB test*
° 5 year DMV history*
- Must be 25 years of age.
- High School diploma is required.
- Sufficient command of the English language to communicate verbally and in written form
- fluently & accurately
- Must have basic computer skills and access to a computerHave and Maintain at all times:
- Reliable vehicle (Inspection will be done)
- DMV printout showing a clean driving record*
- Car Insurance & current registration
*Forms will be Provided by our agency however, all TB testing, Fingerprinting, Physical , DMV printout & CPR classes are done at your own expense.
Glimpse of Responsibilities:
Provide ILS training in home and community settings to clients with developmental disabilities
- Offer training and assistance as outlined in the ISP to meet the consumers' goals.
- Maintain necessary records for services provided.
- Participate in all meetings and trainings.
- Work in collaboration with the Regional Center case managers, day programs and clients.
- Implementing specific goals and objectives contained in the (ISP).
- Review and record progress of each consumer during ILS visits.
- Guide, instruct and support clients with their day to day goals
ILS Counselors are responsible for assessing the knowledge, skill set, and abilities of consumers in the following domains:
*Household Maintenance *Meals Planning and Preparation
*Socialization and Recreation *Money Management
*Health Maintenance *Community Resources Awareness
*Self Advocacy (communication & problem solving)
ILS counselors start at $25.00 per hour.
If you are interested, please send your cover letter, resume including references, and contact info via email @ ilsadvocate@livecom
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a valid drivers license?
- Briefly describe why you are interested in becoming an ILS worker.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $28