OC INDEPENDENT LIVING www.OCindLiving.com
NO OFFICE!
FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULE!
PERMANENT PART-TIME POSITIONS THROUGHOUT ALL OF O.C.
UP TO 35+/- HRS PER WEEK.
YOU'RE GOING TO LOVE THIS JOB!
**SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY! Looking for a short-term "gig"?... Please do not apply!**
***MUST BE ABLE TO TRAVEL THROUGHOUT ALL OF OC***
****PROOF OF COVID-19 VAX (OK if it's old)****
*****We will only respond if you follow the instructions in the 'APPLY' section below.*****
ABOUT OC INDEPENDENT LIVING:
OC Independent Living (OCIL) provides independent living skills training and support to
high-functioning, fun and friendly adults with developmental disabilities throughout all of OC.
Our focus is on stable, long-term, productive relationships.
THIS POSITION DOES NOT involve any kind of personal assistance such as feeding, dressing, toileting, or supporting a person's weight. It is geared only to providing general teaching & instruction as ongoing support described below.
In general, our clients are the types of people you could easily go out to coffee with! Sound good? Read on!
LIVING SKILLS INSTRUCTOR:
Works 1:1 with clients living independently or who hope to move out of their family home.
Clients usually require assistance 1x per week. Support may include a mix of cooking, budgeting, mild exercise, going to doctors' appointments, shopping, and interfacing with social service agencies, etc.
IL Instructors typically start with 2/3 clients and within a few months have 5-10 long-term clients.
We tend to fill spots very quickly.
We are looking for mature, responsible, fun, motivators who communicate well and are comfortable interacting with families and other agencies.
This position is well-suited to those who have experience working with people with disabilities, however previous experience is not required.
IL Instructors work from home, so you travel to the client's place from your home (you are not required to report to our office).
You do not have to live close to our office (which is in San Juan Capistrano).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
ā¢ Acts as a role model and support resource while teaching living skills.
ā¢ Keeps daily documentation and other records up-to-date, which can be done at home.
ā¢ Maintains friendly, trusting and respectful relationships with clients and their families.
ā¢ Participates in client progress meetings.
ā¢ May be required to lift up to 30 lbs.
ā¢ Must be able to take mild exercise walks of up to 1/4 mile.
ā¢ Must be able to travel to clients living throughout all of OC.
BIG PLUS (but not required):
Bilingual (Fluent in reading, writing and speaking Spanish and English)
HUGE PLUS (but not required):
High proficiency in ASL.
HOURS:
Hourly, Permanent, Flexible Part-Time - arranged by you and your client.
Fits well with school and other schedules.
Hours increase as clients enter the program, which can take a few months but tends to be very stable.
Most work times are on weekdays (occasional weekend time slots for staff who are interested).
PAY:
$23 per hour + Raise in 6 mos. + Raise in 1 year (based on job performance).
+ Reimbursement for use of auto and cell phone.
Sick Time as required by CA law.
Pay Range $23-25/hr.
APPLY:
Email RESUME AND COVER LETTER to Steve W.
Your cover letter should reference OCIL and the position of IL Instructor.
If it appears to be generic and spammed out, we won't respond.
Your email must say, "THIS IS A REAL INQUIRY" in the subject box (or we won't read it!)
We will contact you to discuss the position by phone, then schedule an in-person interview.
AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW, PLEASE BE PREPARED TO SHOW:
1) Current CA driver's license.
2) Current DMV Driver Record report (DMV website)
3) Proof of Covid-19 vaccination (OK if it's old).
4) Current 'Declaration Page' (not Proof of Insurance) showing coverage amounts of your auto insurance.
NOTE: A minimum requirement of $100,000 per accident personal (not commercial) coverage for the car that you will be using to transport clients.
JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON:
1) Passing Live Scan background check.
2) Approval of Driver record.
WHEN HIRED:
1) Online CPR (or proof of current cert) and Online Harassment training within 30 days.
2) Consent to drug testing (consent only - we don't require a test at time of hire).
WE ONLY ACCEPT PDF's - Please No Word Docs.
Email subject should read: "THIS IS A REAL INQUIRY"
THANKS! We look forward to meeting you!