Job Description
Job Description
___SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES (1 : 1) PROVIDER___
- Position Title - Supported Living Services (SLS) Instructor. Independent Living Services (ILS) Instructor
- Role Overview
The Supported Living Services (SLS) / Independent. Living Services (ILS) Instructor plays a key role in empowering adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities to live independently. The Instructor provides hands-on training, guidance, and support in daily living skills, community participation, and personal development, based on each individual’s goals and abilities. Working under the direction of a Program Supervisor or Program Director, the Instructor delivers one-on-one instruction in clients’ homes and community settings. Services are guided by person-centered plans that promote choice, self-determination, and inclusion.
- Location
iDiscover supports individuals in the following areas: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, Gardena, Hawthorne, Inglewood etc
- Core Responsibilities
Teach and support adults in developing independent living skills such as:
- Safety awareness and emergency preparedness. - Assist adults in community integration activities, including transportation use, social participation, and recreation.
- Cooking, meal planning, and grocery shopping
- Personal health, hygiene, and medical care coordination
- Housekeeping, laundry, and home organization
- Financial management and budgeting
- Document service hours, progress notes, and goal achievements on time.
- Communicate regularly with supervisors, families, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated support.
- Model appropriate social and communication skills in all interactions.
- Follow agency policies, confidentiality standards, and Title 17/Lanterman Act guidelines.
- Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and teaching skills.
- Ability to work independently and adapt to different home or community environments.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and ability to meet agency driving requirements.
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Access to the internet, a mobile phone, and a computer.
- Complete 12 hours of Continuing Education a year.
- Skills Required - Teaching and Coaching Skills
- Strong verbal/written Communication Skills, Interpersonal and Relationship Skills
- Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
- Organizational and Time Management Skills
- Safety and Emergency Skills
- Technical and Practical Skills
- Familiarity with LA County Benefits.
- Bilingual (EN/ESP)
- Compensation & Benefits
- 20-hour mandatory training (paid)
- Starting rate: $20.00/hour, with a pay increase after a 3-month probationary period to $21/hour.
Monthly stipends:
- $30 for mobile phone use
- $115 for gas (part-time)
- $230 for gas (full-time)
Flexible scheduling: design a work schedule that fits your life. Opportunities for growth and advancement within the agency.