Independent Living services disability support professional

ALLCARE HOMECARE LLC; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ALLCARE HOMECARE LLC is seeking an Independent Living Services (ILS) Instructor to support an individual with Mild Intellectual Disability. The role focuses on increasing independence in daily living skills, personal hygiene, safety protocols, and community navigation in home and community settings.

The ideal candidate is patient, observant, and adaptable, with strong communication and problem-solving abilities, and able to work one-on-one with a client while promoting safety and accessibility.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, and Cerebral Palsy preferred.
• Patient, dependable, and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and observation skills.
• Ability to provide hands-on assistance as needed.
• Two forms of valid identification.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Live Scan fingerprint clearance, Current TB test clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support that remains relevant and effective, fostering a dynamic approach to care that responds to evolving needs over time.
• Encourage independence while offering assistance as needed.
• Help establish consistent daily routines.
• Monitor progress and adjust care plans as circumstances change.
• Tasks involve one-on-one support in home and community settings.

Skills

Strong communication

Observation skills

Problem-solving

Patience

Adaptability

Independent work

Job description

Position overview

We are seeking a reliable, patient, and attentive Independent Living Services (ILS) Instructor to provide support for an individual with Mild Intellectual Disability. Services will focus on increasing independence in daily living skills, safety protocols, community integration, and exercise while ensuring safety and accessibility. The ideal candidate is adaptable, observant, and comfortable supporting an individual with showering (bathing) and personal needs.

Primary Goals of Support

• Safety protocols
• Support safe and confident community navigation
• Exercise

Key Responsibilities

Personal Hygiene & Daily Living Skills

Community Navigation Assistance

• Provide guidance and support that remains relevant and effective, fostering a dynamic approach to care that responds to evolving needs over time.
• Encourage independence while offering assistance as needed
• Help establish consistent daily routines

Related Challenges

The individual’s may present unique challenges that staff must be prepared to address, including:

Navigation & Safety

• Additional guidance may be required to safely navigate environments
• Staff may need to provide orientation support, environment assistance.

Communication & Accessibility

Tasks involving: Monitoring of the individual's progress and allows for adjustments to the care plan as circumstances change.

Adapted Training Needs

Tasks involving: client focus on identifying and utilizing strategies, tools, and supports that increase accessibility and promote independence.

Ideal Candidate Qualities

• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilitiespreferred
• Strong communication, observation, and problem-solving skills
• Patient, dependable, and adaptable
• Comfortable providing hands-on support while promoting independence
• Able to work independently.

Work Environment

• One-on-one support in home and community settings
• Clients schedule
• Structured, supportive, and safety-focused role

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications & Compliance

• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, and Cerebral Palsy preferred.
• Patient, dependable, and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and observation skills
• Ability to provide hands-on assistance as needed
• Two forms of valid identification
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Live Scan fingerprint clearanceCurrent TB test clearance