Direct Support Professional
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Healthcare
Community Health, Home Care
Position Overview
The Independent Living Coach (ILC) helps adults with intellectual disabilities and/or mental illness who receive services from Trinity Services, Inc. The ILC provides support and guidance to individuals in their homes and community programs, with the goal of encouraging them to learn new skills and become more independent. ILCs are essential in helping individuals set and achieve their personal goals, building their confidence and self-sufficiency.
HourlyWage
$22.80-$23.50 / hour
Position OverviewThe Independent Living Coach (ILC) helps adults with intellectual disabilities and/or mental illness who receive services from Trinity Services, Inc. The ILC provides support and guidance to individuals in their homes and community programs, with the goal of encouraging them to learn new skills and become more independent. ILCs are essential in helping individuals set and achieve their personal goals, building their confidence and self-sufficiency.
The role involves a variety of tasks, including but not limited to assisting with personal care, household chores, medical monitoring, and addressing health care needs. ILCs also motivate, encourage, and coach individuals throughout their daily activities to help them thrive. This position requires empathy, patience, and a willingness to work closely with people with intellectual disabilities and/or mental illness, helping them to develop life skills and enhance their quality of life.
No prior experience in the field is necessary; we provide training and support to help you succeed in this rewarding role. A genuine desire to make a positive impact in people's lives and a strong sense of responsibility are key qualities for this position. The ILC is a vital part of our team, helping individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or mental illness lead fulfilling, independent lives within their communities.
To
Team Leader or Program Coordinator
Network Or DepartmentResidential and Community Day Service Programs
Essential Functions Engagement- Foster relationships that are meaningful to the people receiving services
- Promote an environment of learning, based on respect and dignity
- Support people receiving services with priority outcomes as identified in their person-centered plans
- Provide choices to encourage independence and individuality
- Assist each person receiving services with planning meaningful, fun activities
- Remain engaged with the people receiving services at all times
- Understand, respect, and advocate on behalf of the people receiving services to help them flourish and to ensure their health, safety and wellbeing
- Arrive on time and work all shifts as scheduled to provide continuity and consistency to the people that receive services.
- Facilitate and encourage daily routines including direct care and coaching where necessary
- Assist with meal prep, including following dietary needs, teaching cooking/meal skills, shopping on a budget, following menu plans, etc.
- Ensure a safe and clean environment, including providing assistance as needed with general household cleaning, laundry, disinfecting, cleaning of adaptive equipment, etc.
- Provide transportation in an agency vehicle and accompany people receiving services to appointments, activities, shopping, work, visits to family and/or friends, and community day service (CDS) programs, as well as other places identified by the person and/or team
- Carry out written instructions as documented in Implementation Strategies, Behavior Support Plans, Doctor orders and other written documents as applicable
- Perform other duties as assigned by leadership staff and supervisors
- Collaborate with support team members to set attainable goals
- Monitor and report any medical…
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