Independent Living Skills Instructor

Meristem; California (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + $3k HRA

Dental

Vision

401K

Lunch provided

Job summary

Meristem is seeking an Independent Living Instructor to coach students on the autism spectrum in daily living skills on our Fair Oaks campus.

You will teach budgeting, meal planning, cooking, shopping, transportation, and healthy social interactions, while supporting progress and documenting outcomes.

This part-time role runs weekday 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Fair Oaks, CA, with competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401K.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is a must.
• One year of experience with neurodiverse individuals.
• Knowledge of developmental disabilities.
• Ability to cook for up to six students.
• Effective de-escalation skills.
• Strong communication, time management, and organization.
• Familiar with Google Workspace (G Suite).

Responsibilities

• Assess and track students' progress with projects and lessons.
• Provide detailed notes based on student goals and required support.
• Assist with implementing goals per IPP/ISP.
• Submit end-of-shift reports for behaviors per reporting standards.
• Maintain living environment resources and stock instructional materials.
• Apply instructional time to cooking, shopping, meal prep, budgeting, public transportation, health and hygiene, self-advocacy, independent recreation, medical and community resources.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team to meet individual needs.
• Attend staff meetings and continuing education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organization

De-escalation

G Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in special education or related field

Tools

G Suite

Job description

This isn't just a job, it's a calling!

Our mission at Meristem is to prepare young adults on the autism spectrum to build a strong sense of self, develop an enhanced social capacity, and create a life of increased social and economic independence. We strive to create a world where the unique capabilities of adults on the spectrum are respected and appreciated. We facilitate the ability of adults with autism to have full and meaningful lives, with ample opportunities for mainstream employment and independent living.

We operate a small college-like campus in Fair Oaks that houses many of our students full-time.We are passionate and dependable individuals who excel in a client-facing role and are motivated to help the client succeed.

Meristem is a great place to work and grow. We all work together, motivating those around us with our commitment to high standards. At Meristem, we have a terrific work culture and provide the opportunity to work in a beautiful setting with an amazing purpose.

About the Role

TheIndependent Living Instructor will assist students in shopping, meal planning, cooking healthy, nutritious meals, creating budgets, developing healthy social interactions, community outings, and using public transportation. TheIndependent Living Instructor will be a coach and role model.

Location:

9200 Fair Oaks Blvd. Fair Oaks, CA 95628

Schedule:

Weekday Shift: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Compensation and Benefits:

• $25.00 - $35.00 per hour, depending on experience, education and qualifications
• Medical plus $3k HRA to help offset medical costs
• Dental, Vision, and 401K
• Daily Lunch and Snacks provided

Job Responsibilities:

• Assess and track students' progress with projects and lessons
• Provide detailed notes from the field based on students' goals and the type of support needed
• Assist students with the implementation of goals by having a clear knowledge of the IPP/ISP
• Submit reports before the end of shift for any behaviors categorized as needing to be reported to Regional Centers, governmental reporting standards, and internal processes
• Maintain the living environment resources to ensure instructional material is in condition, supplies are restocked, and needs are requested by management
• Appy instructional time with students in the following areas:cooking, cleaning, shopping, menu planning, meal preparation, money management, public transportation, health and hygiene, self-advocation, independent recreation, medical, dental, and community resources
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team to ensure consistency in meeting the individual's needs
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and continuing education training
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree in special education, education, educational psychology, psychology, human development, behavioral analysis, early childhood education, speech/language pathology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work, or closely related fields - a must
• One year of experience working with people on the neurodiverse spectrumor in a related field
• Education and working knowledge of individuals with developmental disabilities
• Understand healthy nutrition and the ability to cook for up to six (6) students
• Effective capability in defusing escalating situations
• Exceptional communication, time management, and organizational abilities
• Actively engage in research and employ evidence-based assessment methods
• Adaptability in devising innovative solutions to evolving classroom dynamics
• Ability to use G Suite

Experience in any of these areas is a plus:

• Experience in Independent Living or Supported Living
• Experience and/or knowledge with Medisked, Kibu, or similar platforms