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
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