Independent Living services disability support professional

ALLCARE HOMECARE LLC - 3.3

Huntington Beach, CA Job Details Part-time 1 hour ago Qualifications CPR Certification BLS Certification First Aid Certification Full Job Description Position Overview We are seeking a reliable, patient, and attentive Independent Living Services (ILS) Coach to provide support for an individual with Autism. Services will focus on increasing independence in daily living skills, Self advocacy, meal prep/cooking, and recreation. This is perfect for a candidate who wants to help a young person become more independent. Primary Goals of Support Improve personal advocacy Support with meal prep/cooking Assist with community recreation Key Responsibilities Personal Self Advocacy Provide guidance and support with communication. Encourage independence while offering assistance as needed Help establish consistent daily routines Recreation Assist with client with exploring recreational interests Break tasks into manageable steps to support success Practice social communication Meal Preparation & Meal Planning Support planning simple, nutritious meals Assist with safe meal preparation and cooking Adapt cooking tasks to ensure accessibility and safety Related Challenges The individual's challenge; prefers to be alone and has trouble initiating conversations. Navigation & Safety Additional guidance in regulation to respond appropriately to non preferred topics Staff may need to provide support, in client talking to coworkers along with interactions Communication & Accessibility Tasks may include support with maintaining conversations, expressing needs and feelings appropriately. Staff may assist in supporting stressful situations. Adapted Training Needs Supporting these needs may require additional training or preparation to ensure effective, safe, and respectful service. Ideal Candidate Qualities Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, and Autism preferred 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 afternoon hours Work Environment One-on-one support in home and community settings flexible to the clients schedule Structured, supportive, and stay on tasks Required Qualifications & Compliance Experience working with individuals with intellectual or physical disabilities preferred Patient, dependable, and safety-focused 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 TB test clearance ciIhQHz2Fq