Community Living Instructor (CLI) (Santa Monica)

A Bright Future, Inc; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A Bright Future, Inc in Santa Monica is seeking compassionate Community Living Instructors to empower individuals with disabilities by teaching independent living skills and supporting daily routines in home and community settings.

You will provide one-on-one guidance, promote safety, and help participants build confidence, social connections, and self-advocacy through hands-on instruction and patient, person-centered care.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Drug Screening
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire)
• Negative TB test
• Department of Justice fingerprint clearance (prior to employment)
• Genuine passion for caregiving and supporting individuals with disabilities
• No prior experience required
• Mandatory paid training will be provided before working independently with participants
• Ongoing support and supervision available

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to individuals with disabilities in homes and community settings.
• Teach independent living skills: personal hygiene and self-care.
• Coach meal preparation and nutrition.
• Assist with household tasks: cleaning, laundry, organization.
• Teach time management and daily routines.
• Support participants in developing social, communication, and self-advocacy skills.
• Assist with community activities: shopping and errands.
• Accompany to medical or personal appointments.
• Support recreational and social outings; transportation training as applicable.
• Encourage participation in community life while promoting independence and safety.
• Monitor participant safety and follow support plans.
• Assist with medication reminders and documentation (as trained).
• Observe and report changes in health or well-being.
• Implement basic behavior support and de-escalation techniques as trained.
• Complete daily service notes, incident reports, progress updates.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, team, and families.
• Follow agency policies and confidentiality/regulations.
• Attend trainings and team meetings.
• Maintain professionalism, reliability, punctuality.
• Uphold a patient-centered approach.

Job description

Community Living Instructor (CLI)

(Caregiver for Individuals with Disabilities)

A Bright Future, Inc. specializes in supporting individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities to live safely, independently, and with dignity in their own homes and communities throughoutSanta Monica and surrounding areas.

We are currently seekingCommunity Living Instructors (CLIs)— compassionate, reliable caregivers who are committed to empowering individuals through hands-on instruction, encouragement, and personalized support.

Position Overview

Community Living Instructors (CLIs) provide direct care, instruction, and supervision to individuals with disabilities. This role focuses on teaching essential independent living skills, supporting daily routines, and ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of participants in their homes and throughout the community.

CLIs play a vital role in helping participants build confidence, independence, and meaningful community connections.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Support & Instruction

• Provide one-on-one support to individuals with disabilities in their homes and community settings.
• Teach and reinforce independent living skills, including:
  • Personal hygiene and self-care
  • Meal preparation and nutrition
  • Household tasks (cleaning, laundry, organization)
  • Time management and daily routines
• Support participants in developing social, communication, and self-advocacy skills.

Community Integration

• Assist individuals with community activities such as:
  • Shopping and errands
  • Medical or personal appointments
  • Recreational and social outings
  • Public transportation training (as applicable)
• Encourage participation in community life while promoting independence and safety.

Health, Safety & Well-Being

• Monitor participant safety at all times and follow individualized support plans.
• Assist with medication reminders and documentation (as permitted and trained).
• Observe and report changes in behavior, health, or emotional well-being to supervisors.
• Implement basic behavior support strategies and de-escalation techniques as trained.

Documentation & Communication

• Complete accurate and timely documentation, including:
  • Daily service notes
  • Incident reports (when applicable)
  • Progress updates related to goals
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, and families as appropriate.
• Follow all agency policies, confidentiality standards, and state/regional center regulations.

Professional Expectations

• Attend required trainings and team meetings.
• Maintain professionalism, reliability, and punctuality.
• Uphold a respectful, patient, and person-centered approach at all times.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• Drug Screening
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire)
• Negative TB test
• Department of Justice fingerprint clearance (prior to employment)
• Genuine passion for caregiving and supporting individuals with disabilities

Training Provided

• No prior experience required
• Mandatory paid training will be provided before working independently with participants
• Ongoing support and supervision available

Compensation

• $19.15 per hour

Why Join A Bright Future?

• Meaningful, purpose-driven work
• Hands-on training and professional development
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life every day