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Are you interested in impacting the lives of others? Would you like to end every day knowing you made a difference in someone's life? Do you enjoy teaching and coaching people? If so, this could be the career move you've been looking for. InAlliance, a nonprofit that provides support to adults with developmental disabilities, is looking for an experienced and motivated Independent Living Skills (ILS) Instructor to teach daily living skills to adults with developmental disabilities. The Independent Living Skills Instructor provides case management, instruction, and support to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help them develop the skills necessary to live independently. This role involves participating in planning team meetings, providing hands-on training, and promoting self-sufficiency in areas such as activities of daily living, community involvement, and personal development. Sound interesting? Keep reading!

Essential Functions*:

• Provide personalized instruction and support based on participants' needs and goals.
• Develop and conduct creative, engaging activities tailored to each participant's learning styles and needs.
• Use various instructional techniques and resources to promote independence.
• Assist with assessments through information gathering and observation.
• Help develop individualized plans based on participant preferences, needs, and interests.
• Collaborate with outside agencies on available resources.
• Stay organized and manage weekly schedules based on participant needs.
• Maintain accurate records and complete paperwork promptly, according to assignments and deadlines.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with internal and external parties.
• Maintain ongoing communication with each participant's circle of support.
• Flexibility and ability to accommodate changes to caseload and scheduling.
• Provide inputat participant meetings as a part of a planning team.

*Must be able to perform essential functions of this position with or without accommodations.

Required Education and Experience

These qualifications are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, so if you have 70% of the qualifications listed, we encourage you to apply. Experience can include paid and non-paid experience including volunteer work and lived experience that helped you to build the competencies, knowledge, and skills needed for this position. Applying allows you to be considered.

Education:

• High School Diploma

Experience:

• At least two years of direct instructional experience with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), preferably in an inclusive and integrated setting.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Education:

• AA Degree in a related field
• CPR/First Aid Certification

Additional eligibility requirements

• Must be able to verify employment eligibility under USCIS I-9 requirements
• After a conditional job offer has been made, a pre-employment screening will be required. InAlliance will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local "Fair Chance" laws.
• CA Driver License
• Auto Insurance
• CPR/First Aid Certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire

What We Offer

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Low-cost Medical & Dental Insurance
• Free TeleHealth from HealthiestYou
  • Medical Services
  • Behavioral Health
  • Back Care
  • Dermatology
  • Nutrition
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance Plans: Aflac, Legal Shield Services, Vision
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary 403(b) retirement with company match
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Flexible Spending Account Plans
• Health Savings Accounts
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Cell/Device Stipend

Perks

• Flexible work schedules for eligible employees/positions
• TicketsatWork (employee discounts)
• LifeMart (employee discounts)
• Fun Employee events like celebrating Direct Service Provider Appreciation Week and annual Staff Recognition Events
• Employee committees where you can make your voice heard and have a positive impact
• High employee morale/satisfaction rate

*InAlliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: InAlliance is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at InAlliance are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, WITHOUT regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. InAlliance will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. InAlliance encourages applicants of all ages.