Independent Living Services; ILS) Instructor

Help adults with developmental disabilities build the skills and confidence to live more independently. As an ILS Instructor, you’ll work one-on-one with clients in their homes and communities, teaching everyday skills such as budgeting, cooking, transportation, appointments, organization, and community participation.

About the role
Adult Enrichment Services is seeking an Independent Living Services (ILS) Instructor to work one-on-one with adults with developmental disabilities in their homes and communities.
This is a hands-on teaching and mentorship position focused on helping individuals become more independent in their everyday lives.
Rather than completing tasks for clients, you will coach, teach, encourage, and provide the level of support each individual needs to develop skills and work toward their personal goals.
Services may take place in the client’s home, at appointments, while shopping, in the community, or anywhere appropriate for practicing independent living skills.
You’ll work independently while staying connected with our team and documenting each client’s progress.

• Work one-on-one with adults with developmental disabilities.
• Teach independent living skills based on each client’s individual goals.
• Support clients with grocery shopping, meal planning, and basic cooking skills.
• Teach budgeting, money management, bill organization, and responsible spending.
• Assist clients in learning how to schedule and attend medical or personal appointments.
• Teach household skills including cleaning, laundry, organization, and maintaining a safe home.
• Help clients learn transportation skills and safely navigate their communities.
• Support clients with communication, social skills, self-advocacy, and decision-making.
• Encourage participation in community activities, recreation, and other meaningful experiences.
• Help clients understand mail, paperwork, calendars, and everyday responsibilities.
• Track progress toward goals and complete accurate service documentation.
• Communicate important updates or concerns with supervisors and the client’s support team.

You may begin your shift at the client’s home and review what they want or need to accomplish that day.

A shift might include helping a client create a grocery list and budget, going shopping together, teaching them how to prepare a meal, practicing transportation, organizing their home, attending an appointment, or working toward another individual goal.

Before finishing your shift, you’ll complete your service notes and document the progress made toward the client’s goals.

• Ability to travel independently to clients’ homes and community locations throughout the assigned service area.
• Ability to drive for periods of time as needed for client appointments, errands, and community activities.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, reach, and move throughout the community during a typical shift.
• Ability to accompany clients while grocery shopping, attending appointments, using community resources, or participating in recreational activities.
• Ability to lift and carry light household items, groceries, or supplies up to 25 pounds as needed.
• Ability to safely enter and exit homes, vehicles, stores, offices, and other community settings.
• Ability to use a smartphone or computer for scheduling, communication, and electronic service documentation.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Paid training
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
• Holiday pay.
• Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel.
• Flexible scheduling based on client availability.
• Hands-on experience in developmental disability…