Independent Living Services Coach

Position overview
We are seeking a reliable, patient, and attentive Independent Living Services (ILS) Instructor to provide one-on-one support for individual with Autism. Services will focus on increasing independence in daily living skills, that include and vary from aiding with medical appointments, time management, Financial Literacy and meal prep/cooking, while ensuring safety and accessibility. The ideal candidate is adaptable, observant, and comfortable supporting an individual with their induvial needs of support.

Primary Goals of Support

• Medical Advocacy
• Meal prep and planning
• Assist with budgeting
• Time Management

Key Responsibilities
Personal support & Daily Living Skills
Community Navigation Assistance

• Provide guidance and support with consistent routines
• Encourage independence while helping as needed
• Help establish consistent daily routines

Related Challenges
An individual’s disability may present unique challenges that staff must be prepared to address, including:

Navigation & Safety
 

• Additional guidance may be required
• Staff may need to provide orientation and support.

Communication & Accessibility

Tasks involving, promote independence, self-determination, and community inclusion. This position assists individuals in developing and maintaining essential daily living skills while respecting each person's choices, abilities, and goals.

Adapted Training Needs

Tasks involved: to increase independence in daily living skills. Using person-centered and accessible teaching strategies, the specialist adapts communication, learning methods, and activities to meet everyone’s unique abilities and needs.

Ideal Candidate Qualities
 

• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, and Autism
• Strong communication, observation, and problem-solving skills
• Patient, dependable, and adaptable
• Comfortable providing hands-on support while promoting independence
• Able to work independently during scheduled early am hours

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 clearance
• Current TB test clearance