What are the responsibilities and job description for the Are You an IHSS Provider or Caregiver? Try ILS $20-$25 per hour position at Thrive Support Services, Inc.?
Like being a Caregiver or IHSS Provider? Then Try being and ILS Instructor.
Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour $450 Hiring Bonus
Location: San Ramon / Contra Costa County
Are you an IHSS Provider or Caregiver? Then, You Might like Being an ILS Instructor.
About this position: Independent Living Skills Instructor (Full-Time or Part-Time)
Independent Living Skills (ILS) Instructors work one-on-one with people with developmental disabilities to empower your clients to reach their personal goals of independence and community participation. You would teach independent living skills in a motivating, personalized, and professional environment. This role is less hands compared to to working as an IHSS Provider or In-Home Caregiver.
Below are some more details regarding the ILS Instructor job at Thrive Support Services:
- As an ILS Instructor, you would have a caseload of around 3-6 clients. We have clients available all over Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.
- No experience required! We will train you.
You will receive training and have the opportunity to support clients with the following goals:
- Money management
- Medical, dental, and medication management
- Basic cooking and meal preparation
- Utilizing public transportation
- Locating affordable housing
- Obtaining and maintaining benefits such as Social Security, Medi-Cal, Medicare, etc.
- Community involvement and socialization goals
- Household maintenance
**This job is a good way to gain experience in the fields of social work, social services, mental health, or case management. We seek applicants who want to make a difference in the lives of others and are both gifted teachers and teachable themselves.**
ILS Instructor Work Schedule:
We have full-time and part-time positions available. Part-time is considered 20-29 hours per week. You may choose to work less hours. You have the opportunity to set your own schedule. You can work a consecutive 7 hour day between the hours of 8am and 7pm, Monday through Friday, driving time included.
This ILS Instructor may be a good fit for you if:
- You have previous experience as an IHSS Provider, Caregiver or In-Home Health Aide
- You believe that all people should be in the driver's seat of their own life.
- You enjoy supporting and helping people, no task is too small!
- You enjoy working with people with many different lifestyles and backgrounds.
- You are comfortable responding to unexpected challenges; you are cool under pressure and think quickly on your feet.
- You like working independently but communicate with your team and supervisor.
- You like to learn new things and can learn quickly; when things change, you can roll with the punches.
- You follow through with commitments.
- You have your own reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, and auto insurance, and you are willing to drive your clients to various appointments and errands to help accomplish their goals (we reimburse mileage!)
ILS Instructor Requirements:
- A desire to help others.
- Reliable Vehicle
- Valid Drivers License
- Auto Insurance (100k/300k bodily injury liability)
- Pass a DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance.
Job Type: Part-time or Full-Time
Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour $450 Hiring Bonus
Benefits Package Available For All Work Levels. Benefits may vary based on your job level.
Health & Wellness Benefits:
- Hiring bonus
- Dental & vision coverage for both full-time and part time employees.
- Costco Membership
- Flexible Spending Account
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Employer Matching 401k
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
Candidates that tend to do well as ILS Instructors can come from the following backgrounds: IHSS, IHSS Provider, In-Home Support Services, Caregiver, Home Health Aide, Personal Attendant, Direct Support Professional (DSP), Paraprofessional, Behavioral Therapist or anyone that has worked with individuals with developmental disabilities such as intellectual disabilities, autism, cerebral palsy and downs syndrome etc.
About Our Organization:
Thrive Support Services was founded in 2007 with the goal of helping adults with developmental disabilities Thrive in their own homes and chosen communities. We believe that every individual, regardless of disability, has the right to live in the place of their choosing and with the people they want by their side. We serve clients throughout the Alameda and Contra Costa County Areas. We truly see this endeavor as a way to make a difference in peoples' lives every day. Visit our website at www.ThriveSupportServices.com.
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Applicants must be able to pass a DOJ/FBI fingerprint screening.
Salary : $20 - $25
