Position: Independent Living Skills Trainer ( ILST )

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An exceptional opportunity to join a mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering individuals to live their best lives.

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The Independent Living Skills Trainer (ILST) plays a critical role in promoting independence, safety, and personal growth for individuals with diverse needs. This position is highly proactive, progressive, and results-oriented.

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Requirements:

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• 1-2 years of healthcare experience

• Experience in implementing behavioral treatment and care plans

• Valid driver's license and access to a car

• Strong time management and organizational skills

• Proficiency with smartphones and tablets

• Successful completion of background check and drug testing prior to hire

• Adherence to dress code and professional standards

• Commitment to providing the highest standards of care and accountability

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Experience in assisting individuals recovering from:

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• Strokes

• Concussions

• Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

• Tumors

• Community-based settings

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Responsibilities include supporting clients with:

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• Safety

• Organizational skills

• Medical and therapeutic rehabilitation homework

• Medication reminders

• Social engagement

• Employment assistance

• Financial management

• Social skills

• Daily living activities

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Additional Information:

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• Regular drug screening required

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Key Duties:

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1. Develop and prepare teaching materials for Independent Living Skills Training and Support Service sessions.

2. Schedule client sessions and programming based on Individual Service Plans and training domains.

3. Conduct in-home training, teaching, and support for clients in areas such as money management, nutrition, cooking, comparison shopping, emergency procedures, community awareness, mobility, laundry procedures, household management, sex/public health education, medical procedures, counseling, crisis intervention, and housing.

4. Provide training in accordance with current care plans and the least restrictive environment philosophy (1:1 staff-client ratio, unless otherwise specified).

5. Coordinate client training programs with other programs in which they are involved.

6. Complete daily activity reports documenting direct hours spent with clients and submit to supervisor(s) on the first day of the following month.

7. Maintain up-to-date client files.

8. Assist clients in coordinating with other programs, services, and benefit systems, such as Social Security, AFDC, WIC, food stamps, counseling, etc.

9. Attend monthly staff meetings and individual meetings with team members.

10. Participate in Inter-Disciplinary Team meetings as requested.

11. Perform other duties as assigned.

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