Program Director, Independent Living Services

Creative Living Options; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Aflac

Life/AD&D

Long-term Disability

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Sick Time

Job summary

Creative Living Options is seeking an Independent Living Services (ILS) Instructor to provide one-on-one, skills-based instruction in client homes and community settings in Sacramento, CA. You will support independence in daily living, promote client choice, and document progress per funding requirements.

You will apply Active Supports and teaching strategies, collaborate with the team, and ensure safety and confidentiality while delivering person-centered services to adults with IDD.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and administrative abilities for client records.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients and teams.
• Ability to work independently in community settings and document progress.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-on-one ILS instruction in daily living skills.
• Implement person-centered goals and active supports in community settings.
• Monitor progress and document outcomes per funding rules.
• Coordinate with supervisors and team to ensure continuity of services.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

Position SummaryThe Independent Living Services (ILS) Instructor provides one-on-one, skills-based instruction to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to support increased independence in daily living and community integration. Services are delivered in client homes and community settings in accordance with authorized ILS and individualized, person-centered goals.The ILS Instructor promotes client choice, autonomy, and dignity while ensuring safety and compliance with all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver structured, one-on-one instruction in ILS domains, including personal hygiene routines, household management, meal planning, budgeting, and community integration, with a focus on skill acquisition and increased independenceImplement individualized, person-centered goals as authorized, ensuring instruction aligns with each client’s needs, preferences, and assessed abilitiesApply Active Supports and evidence-based teaching strategies (e.g., task analysis, prompting, and fading techniques) to promote engagement, participation, and skill developmentSupport the generalization of learned skills across environments by facilitating practice in home and community settingsMonitor and document client progress toward goals in a clear, objective, and timely manner in accordance with agency and funding requirementsIdentify and communicate changes in client condition, performance, or circumstances that may impact service delivery or goal progressionTransport and accompany clients in the community, as appropriate, to support instruction and skill developmentCollaborate with supervisors and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of services and alignment with client goalsMaintain professional boundaries and deliver services in a respectful, client-centered manner that reinforces independence and informed choiceComply with all applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies, including confidentiality requirements, mandated reporting obligations, and health and safety protocols*Other duties as assignedBenefitsMedical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceAflacLife/AD&DLong-term Disability401 (k)Paid Time OffSick TimeMandatory QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalentStrong organizational, documentation, and administrative skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently in community-based settingsBasic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn electronic documentation systemsAbility to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriatelyAbility to follow written and verbal instructions and implement authorized service plansValid California Driver’s LicenseReliable personal vehicle with current registration and automobile insurance meeting minimum state requirementsAcceptable driving record per agency standardsAbility to travel regularly between client locations and within the communityAbility to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequent walking, driving, and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbsCPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain upon hirePreferred QualificationsExperience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilitiesExperience in ILS, Supported Living Services, or similar programsFamiliarity with person-centered planning and Active Supports principles