DSP - Independent Living Services Instructor

DSP
- Independent Living Services Instructor

Supported and Independent Living Services
- Lafayette, CA 94549

Salary Range $23.14 Hourly Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time Education Level High School

Travel Percentage Up to 25% Category Nonprofit
- Social Services

Under the direction and guidance of the ILS Facilitator, the ILS instructor is responsible for providing direct training to individuals served in the ILS program to ensure that individuals are learning aspects of independent living and increasing independence in the least-restrictive, natural environments as per Individual Program Plans (IPPs) and Individual Services Plans (ISPs).

Instructors are expected to assist individuals with maximizing their independence in key areas identified by the Interdisciplinary () Team, ensuring the care and welfare of the individuals served, and maintaining compliance with all laws and regulations pertaining to services provided to individuals with developmental disabilities.

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• AA Degree or higher desired (experience may be substituted for education).
• At least 1 year of experience working in ILS or teaching individuals who are developmentally disable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Personal vehicle for transportation of individuals served (as needed), current and valid California driver's license, and a driving record that meets agency standards.
• Knowledge of community-based services available to people with developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of general laws and regulations providing rights and benefits to persons with disabilities.

• Schedule and provide Independent Living Services to people with disabilities in their home and in the community based on their ISP Goals and scheduling needs.
• Participate fully as an interdisciplinary team member for individuals served by maintaining positive relationship and contact with key members of individual's teams including the individuals themselves, Regional Center Case Managers, family members, advocates, and/or significant others.
• Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISPs).
• Assisting with quarterly meetings, assessment of needs and progress toward meeting ISP Goals, data collection, and addressing concerns as they arise.
• Provide instruction to individuals on independent living skills through utilization of various teaching methods, including explaining, use or visuals, modeling/demonstrating, repetition, verbal prompting, or other methods useful to the individual.
• Develop teaching plans on areas identified in the ISP, which may include money management, social skills, utilization of community resources, housing, meals preparation, home and community safety, self-advocacy, health care, household maintenance, personal care, mobility, and emergency preparedness.
• Document service provided according to policies and procedure.
• Maintain objective, clear and concise records of contacts in client's file.
• Solicit needed information from clients for program evaluation and reporting purposes.
• Attend monthly meetings and trainings, and all other meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Comply with regulations and Las Trampas personnel policies and procedure.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Driving — Ability to operate a motor vehicle according to California laws and regulations.
• Mobility assistance — Ability to assist individuals with transfers, repositioning, and ambulation as outlined in their support plans
• Emergency response — Ability to respond promptly to emergency situations, including supporting evacuation procedures.
• Sustained activity — Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the work shift while supporting…