Independent Living services companion care specialist

Position overview
We are seeking a reliable, patient, and attentive Independent Living Services (ILS) Instructor to provide  support for an individual with Mild Intellectual Disability. Services will focus on increasing independence in daily living skills, safety protocols, community integration, and exercise while ensuring safety and accessibility. The ideal candidate is adaptable, observant, and comfortable supporting an individual with showering (bathing) and personal needs.

Primary Goals of Support

• Safety protocols
• Support safe and confident community navigation
• Exercise

Key Responsibilities
Personal Hygiene & Daily Living Skills
Community Navigation Assistance

• Provide guidance and support that remains relevant and effective, fostering a dynamic approach to care that responds to evolving needs over time. 
• Encourage independence while offering assistance as needed
• Help establish consistent daily routines

Related Challenges
The individual’s may present unique challenges that staff must be prepared to address, including:

Navigation & Safety
 

• Additional guidance may be required to safely navigate environments
• Staff may need to provide orientation support, environment assistance.

Communication & Accessibility

Tasks involving: Monitoring of the individual's progress and allows for adjustments to the care plan as circumstances change.

Adapted Training Needs

Tasks involving: client focus on identifying and utilizing strategies, tools, and supports that increase accessibility and promote independence.

Ideal Candidate Qualities
 

• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred
• Strong communication, observation, and problem-solving skills
• Patient, dependable, and adaptable
• Comfortable providing hands-on support while promoting independence
• Able to work independently.

Work Environment
 

• One-on-one support in home and community settings
• Clients  schedule
• Structured, supportive, and safety-focused role

Job Requirements
 Required Qualifications & Compliance

• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, and Cerebral Palsy preferred.
• Patient, dependable, and adaptable 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
• Current TB test clearance

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