Independent Living Skills (ILS) Instructor

Title: Independent Living Skills (ILS) Instructor

Reports to: ILS Program Administrator

Department: Independent Living

Location: Whittier, CA 90606

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Part-Time

Compensation: $17.87/hr

Program Hours: Monday – Thursday 10 - 4 pm and Friday 11 am – 4 pm, schedule can vary each week, schedule will be 29-hours/wk

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Under the direction of the Program Administrator, develop and implement a program of teaching independent living skills to clients enrolled in the program.

• With minimal supervision, teach independent living skills to consumers in groups and individually, as assigned. Follow the ILS schedule provided by the ILS Program Administrator. report any absenteeism immediately to the program supervisor. In the event a client is not available for ILS session, check the logs and find another client that is available for ILS.
• Conduct community-based activities to provide training in actual community settings. Using public transportation whenever possible, take consumers shopping for groceries, clothes, recreation, and to their medical and dental appointments.
• Document client progress using the billing form, ensuring all progress is documented accurately and in a timely manner, Complete assessments (current level of functioning and needs) on each client entering the program.

• Establish and maintain a good working relationship with residents and staff.
• Comply with ECF’s Injury and illness Prevention Program. Ensure safe use and operation of tools and/or equipment. Assist consumers during safety drills.
• Comply with ECF policies and procedures including those related to medical emergencies, mandated reporting requirements for suspected abuse and neglect, and unusual incidents.

Education/Licenses/Certifications: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Six months’ experience working in a direct care service position with individuals who have various levels of developmental, learning, emotional, or physical disabilities.

Knowledge/Abilities/Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively with consumers and others.
• Be reliable and have good attendance and punctuality.
• Present self in a professional manner.
• Take initiative and exhibit good time management skills.
• Use sound judgment when making decisions.
• Cooperate with co-workers and supervisor.

• Driving is an essential function of this position. Proof of valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, evidence of state-mandated car insurance, and insurable driving record are required. While driving for work, should a need arise, the employee’s insurance is deemed primary and ECF’s coverage is secondary.
• Driving Disclaimer- Employees driving for company business must maintain a clean record and operate vehicles safely and responsibly. Company vehicles will be monitored and activity recorded. Violations of the driving policy may result in disciplinary action, including suspension of driving privileges, reassignment, or termination.
• Pass a pre-employment physical and annually thereafter.
• Provide evidence of a negative TB test initially and every three years thereafter.
• Obtain and maintain First Aid, CPR, and NCI certification (may be obtained within 60 days of employment)

This is a program for adults who have varying degrees of learning, behavioral, emotional, and intellectual disabilities. Employee may encounter consumers who are in crisis, exhibiting emotional/psychological distress or behaving in an aggressive manner. Work will be performed in various environments including, office, residents’ apartments, and in the field (supermarket, medical offices, public transportation, etc.) Work also entails accompanying residents using public transportation and/or providing transportation to residents in the employee’s personal vehicle in the event of an emergency.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

• Ability to communicate in person and over the telephone.
• Ability to assist people who need assistance with transferring to and from wheelchair (pushing, pulling, lifting up to 50lbs. with assistance).
• Ability to physically engage/assist residents in various environments including ECF worksite, public/private transportation, and in the field.
• Ability to provide First Aid/CPR and/or NCI to residents during medical and other emergencies.

Exceptional Children’s Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We are on a mission to support independence, belonging and community. We strive to build a culture that is safe, respectful, fair, and supportive for all employees. We are proud to employ people of all backgrounds who possess the talent, energy, and focus to accelerate our vision forward.

Employment with Exceptional Children’s Foundation, aka ECF is at-will employment which means that ECF or the employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without advance notice. ECF holds the right to modify the terms of employment, including but not limited to, job descriptions, duties, schedules, compensation, work locations, procedures, guidelines, practices or employee benefit programs with or without advance notice. I acknowledge and understand that the at-will nature of my employment relationship with ECF can only be changed by an express written agreement signed by the President/CEO of ECF and me.