Vacancy expired!
WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR POSITIONS THROUGHOUT ALL OF O.C.
PERMANENT PART-TIME POSITION - up to 30 hours per week.
Please read this entire announcement
We will only respond if you follow the instructions in the 'Apply' section below.
Looking for a short-term "gig"? please do not apply!
OC INDEPENDENT LIVING:
OC Independent Living (OCIL) provides independent living skills training and support to
high-functioning adults with developmental disabilities throughout all of Orange County.
SKILLS TRAINER / INSTRUCTOR:
We are seeking Skills Instructors to work 1:1 with clients who are living independently or are planning to move out of their family home.
Clients usually require assistance 1x per week. Support includes cooking, budgeting, going to doctor's appointments, shopping, and interfacing with social service agencies, etc.
Staff typically start with 1-2 clients and within a few months have 5-8 permanent clients.
We are looking for mature, fun, motivators who communicate well and are comfortable interacting with families and other agencies.
This position is well-suited to those who have experience working with people with disabilities, however previous experience is not required.
Staff work from home, so you will travel to the client's place from your home (you are not required to report to our office on a daily basis).
You do not have to live close to our office (which is in San Juan Capistrano).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Acts as a role model and support resource while teaching living skills.
Keeps daily documentation and other records up-to-date.
Maintains friendly, trusting and respectful relationships with clients and their families.
Participates in client progress meetings.
May be required to lift up to 30 lbs.
BIG PLUS (but not required):
Bilingual (Fluent in reading, writing and speaking Spanish and English)
HUGE PLUS (but not required):
High proficiency in ASL.
HOURS:
Hourly, Permanent, Flexible Part-Time.
Fits well with school and other schedules - work times are coordinated by you and your client.
Hours can increase to up to about 30 hours per week as clients enter the program, which can take a couple months.
PAY: $16 per hour
APPLY:
Serious Inquiries Only!
Email RESUME AND COVER LETTER describing why you are interested in working with OCIL to Steve W.
Your cover letter should reference OCIL and the position of IL Skills Instructor.
If it appears to be generic and spammed out, we won't respond.
Your email must say, "THIS IS A REAL JOB INQUIRY" in the subject box (or we won't read it!)
We will contact you to schedule an interview.
BEFORE THE INTERVIEW, PLEASE:
1) Confirm that you have a valid CA driver's license.
2) Provide a current DMV Driver Record report (which may be obtained online at the DMV website for $2.)
3) Confirm that you will be able to present a current 'Declaration Page' showing the coverage amounts of your personal auto insurance.
NOTE: A minimum of $100,000 per accident personal (not commercial) coverage for the car that you will be using to transport clients.
JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON:
1) Applicants must pass a Live Scan background check.
2) Driver record approval.
WHEN HIRED:
1) CPR, AED certification within 30 days of employment (or proof of current certification).
2) Consent to drug testing (consent only - we don't require a test).
3) Obtain a Covid-19 vaccine, when one becomes available.
WE ONLY ACCEPT PDF's - Please No Word Docs.
Email subject should read: "THIS IS A REAL INQUIRY"
THANKS! We look forward to meeting you!
