Living Skills Trainer
ABOUT YOU
Are you a curious person who is a good listener and has great judgment? You might come from a professional or educational background that is very different from this field, but if you love to connect with a diverse range of people in a dynamic, creative way, then you will thrive at ICS! We’ll provide you with on-the-job training every step of the way.
ABOUT THE JOB
Living Skills Trainers provide one-on-one daily living training to individuals with disabilities as they work towards their personal goals and overall independence.
In-home training can range from teaching cooking skills to a young adult who lives with their parents, to providing supervision and conflict resolution between roommates, to helping a senior manage their medication.
With community-based training, you’ll use your skills in prioritization, exercising good judgment and collaborating with a team as you assist clients with tasks such as attending college classes, supporting them at work or volunteer sites, and setting up accommodations with counselors and employers.
This job is full time, $20 - $23.50/hr depending on experience. Flexible shifts are available between 9am-7pm on weekdays and weekends. Work would be conducted with multiple clients throughout the day at various locations in Marin.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Full time:
The value of these benefits is approximately $1,650/month for full-time employees
100% of health and dental insurance are paid for by ICS (able to add spouse or family member, paid for by employee)
Life insurance policy 100% paid for by ICS
Commuter stipend up to $105/month, depending on distance of commute
$50/month cell phone reimbursement
Paid time off each year:
Vacation accrual: 7.5 to 20 days, depending on tenure
Holidays: 12 days (10 company holidays, 2 you can use at any time)
Sick time: 48 hours
Bereavement and reproductive loss leave: up to 3 days for each
401k and FSA plan enrollment available
Employee Assistance Program available
Mileage reimbursement for travel to work sites
DUTIES
Partner with clients as they work towards their goals, such as transportation training, school assignments, organizational skills, time management and on/off site job or volunteer support, financial skills, personal health and hygiene
Keep detailed progress notes after each session and update the client's file on the computer
Complete and submit all forms on time, including monthly and annual reports
Attend meetings with clients, families, and other organizations
Attend staff meetings to discuss current cases and brainstorm creative solutions to challenges
Work collaboratively with supervisors, colleagues, clients and families
QUALIFICATIONS
Strong computer literacy, specifically with Gmail, Google Drive and Microsoft Office.
Prior experience with this population or special education experience is preferred.
Valid California identification such as Real ID, driver’s license, or passport. A background check will be conducted.
TO APPLY
Please email your name, phone number, resume and cover letter to TDS Program Manager, Lillian Rangel, at lillian@connectics.org
