Independent Living Instructor/Mentor

GROWTH, OPPORTUNITIES, AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN OTHERS LIVES ARE WHAT WE HERE, AT SPREAD YOUR WINGS ILS IS ALL ABOUT.

We strive for excellence by teaching the individuals we serve the skills necessary to lead independent lives while integrating them with their community. This not only empowers them to easily access essential resources, but it also builds their self-confidence to be active members of their community, opening up many new opportunities.

Values

We at Spread Your Wings ILS Services believe that:

• Always strive for excellence
• With teamwork comes strength
• Holding yourself accountable is not optional
• Adaptability and kindness are vital for success.
• Attitude is everything

The Job:

Under the supervision of the ILS Program Manager, you will support and teach functional life skills to adults with disabilities that align with their individual support plan to help them grow in their independence and live happy, healthy lives in the environment of their choice. Advocacy, basic cooking, maintaining a home, managing medical appointments, healthy living, accessing community resources, community inclusion, and accessing transportation are some things you may be working on with your clients.

This position manages their caseload while supporting and teaching functional life skills to clients assigned to them while collaborating with families, service coordinators, and the client's circle of support. You will meet with two to three clients daily in their homes or out in the community to work on their goals. This position requires you to transport your individual into the community for appointments or to run errands occasionally. You will also be responsible for writing quarterly progress reports for those on your caseload, as well as coordinating client meetings with the Regional Center and other agencies providing services.

Ideal Life Coach:

• Picks up new tasks quickly and asks questions when unsure.
• Takes initiative, is driven to succeed, and advocates for others.
• Engaging, motivating, and able to think "outside the box" to solve problems.
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel and an excellent communicator.
• Personable and adaptable to various personalities and lifestyles.
• Dependable, able to work with minimal supervision, and holds themselves accountable.

We will train those with minimal or no experience in this field if your personality seems to fit our team and the individuals we serve.

• Must be able to pass a background check

Preferred Education / Experience:

• ILS, SLS, caretaking, CNA, history of working with children or adults with IDD or other disabilities.
• A degree is great but not necessary, as we are looking for those who take pride in their work, and are dedicated workers. We will train you on the job so you have the experience and the skills required to be successful in this field.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Reliable transportation, a valid CDL, and car insurance are necessary as you will spend 95% of your day in the field working with clients. The other 5% will be administrative, which will involve writing reports, documentation, emails, etc.

Perks:

• Phone Stipend
• Paid vacation (full-time)
• Benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, travel insurance, and more..... eligible for benefit coverage in 30 days or less for full-time employees
• Mileage reimbursement

Join a fast-growing company servicing a large portion of Northern and Central California and expanding to other areas with many growth opportunities. We offer several various services in this field to those in the community. Spread Your Wings LLC. Provides the following services:

• Supported Living Services (SLS)
• Behavioral Health Services
• Independent Living 1-to-1 Services
• Independent Living 1 to 3 Group Sessions
• Day Program
• Mental Health Services

Please apply to this posting or call our Job Hotline at 888-799-0089* and leave your name and contact information.

This position's starting pay range is from $20 to $22/hour, plus monthly mileage reimbursement.

Spread Your Wings is an EOE Employer

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