ILS Instructor / Independent Living Skills Instructor

Thrive Support Services Inc.; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Mileage reimbursement

Employer 401k matching

Job summary

Thrive Support Services Inc. seeks an ILS Instructor to empower individuals with developmental disabilities in San Leandro, CA. This full-time role involves teaching independent living skills, supporting clients in community settings, and coordinating monthly outings to build real-world independence.

No prior experience is required as training is provided; you will work with a small caseload and help clients achieve goals like budgeting, housing, and transportation.

Qualifications

• A genuine wish to help others and support independence.
• Access to a reliable vehicle to transport clients as needed.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance required.
• Must pass DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance.
• No prior experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent living skills instruction to clients one-on-one.
• Manage a caseload of approximately 3–6 clients across Alameda/Contra Costa Counties.
• Plan and participate in monthly community outings with each client.
• Assist clients with money management, transportation, housing, and benefits.
• Drive clients to appointments and reimburse mileage as needed.

Skills

Desire to help others

Reliable vehicle access

Valid driver's license

Auto insurance (100k/300k BI)

Fingerprint clearance

Job description

ILS Instructor / Independent Living Skills Instructor (Full-Time)

Location: San Leandro, CA / Alameda County, CA

Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Hiring Bonus: $600 hiring bonus ($200 after the first full week working with clients and $400 after the completion of 90 days).

About this position: Independent Living Skills Instructor (Full-Time)

Our 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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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

Additionally, ILS Instructors are required to plan and participate in at least one community outing per month with each client. These outings support real-world skill building, social engagement, and greater independence within the community.

This job might be for you if:

• 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 access to a 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!)

Requirements:

• A desire to help others.
• Access to a Reliable Vehicle
• Valid Drivers License
• Auto Insurance (100k/300k bodily injury liability)
• Pass a DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance.

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Health & Wellness Benefits:

• $600 hiring bonus ($200 after the first full week working with clients and $400 after the completion of 90 days).
• Health Insurance, Dental & Vision coverage
• Costco Membership
• Flexible Spending Account
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Employer Matching 401k.

Full Benefits Package Up To $12,000

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.