Job description

Full-Time or Part-Time w/flexible scheduling

Wage: $16-19,Depending on Experience

Work Location: East County, San Diego - Ramona, Alpine, Santee, El Cajon, Lakeside

At DREAM BIG Independent Living Services, we strive to empower people living with intellectual disabilities to develop the skills they need to live independently and become outstanding members of their communities.

The DREAM BIG Team is composed of Independent Life Skill Coaches that have a passion and desire to see our clients succeed and become productive, active members of the community in which they live. Intellectual disabilities shouldn’t stop people from living happy, fulfilled lives where they feel in control and independent. Through compassion and understanding, we seek to provide support to persons with intellectual disabilities to achieve their goals, no matter how big or small!

Our Ideal Applicant:

• Believes in advocating and empowering our clients to live independently.
• Is adaptable to new situations.
• Willing to learn on the job – we will train the right applicant for the job!
• Takes pride in their work.
• Maintains a patient, gentle and informational mindset when working with clients.
• Has a big heart for individuals with developmental disabilities.

A day in DREAM BIG ILS might include a mix of the following:

• Helping clients locate and access community resources such as SSI, Medi-Cal, Section 8, Rental Assistance, SNAP benefits, WIC, etc.
• Providing assistance, support, and prompting to clients to complete their daily tasks.
• Providing support for clients to solve daily issues that can cause them anxiety.
• Assistance looking at weekly ads and informing clients how to find the best deals.
• Assistance, guidance, and direction with looking up recipes and preparing meals.
• Engaging in meaningful activities that support the client’s interests and preferences.
• Assisting clients in making/attending medical and dental appointments.
• Assisting clients to maintain their budget and pay their bills.
• Completing daily Progress Notes in Google Drive.
• Provide necessary assistance for clients to meet their various goals, such as learning disaster preparedness, maintaining a clean home environment, managing their medication tray, and more! We aim to help our clients do what they need to remain independent, productive members of the community.

What you need to succeed:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 2+ of prior hands-on experience with persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Valid CA Driver’s License with a CLEAN DRIVING RECORD.
• Access to a safe vehicle with working seatbelts.
• Efficiency in using smartphones, tablets, and computers.
• Efficiency in using Zoom, GoogleDrive, GoogleSheets, and GoogleDocs.
• A willingness to learn and a solution-based attitude.

Requirements:

• CA Driver’s License
• A safe, operable vehicle
• HS Diploma or GED
• Ability to pass a background check

If you are interested in applying for this position, please reach out through Indeed! We look forward to meeting you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
The job requires traveling by car with clients so ILSC must sanitize their cars regularly, and they may ask clients to wear masks. We provide PPE such as sanitizer and masks to all ILSC when requested.

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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