Living Skills Trainer

ABOUT YOU

Are you a curious person who is a good listener and has great judgment? You might come from a professional or educational background that is very different from this field, but if you love to connect with a diverse range of people in a dynamic, creative way, then you will thrive at ICS! We’ll provide you with on-the-job training every step of the way.

ABOUT THE JOB

Personal Development Navigators provide one-on-one guidance to individuals with disabilities as they work towards their personal goals and overall independence. Activities can range from teaching cooking skills to a young adult who lives with their parents, to providing conflict resolution between roommates, to motivating a person towards their exercise goals by going on hikes.

This job can be part time or full time, $20-23.50/hr depending on experience and caseload. Shifts vary between 9am-7pm at locations throughout Marin. Weekend and weekday shifts are available.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Full time:

• The value of these benefits is approximately $1,650/month for full-time employees
• 100% of health and dental insurance are paid for by ICS (able to add spouse or family member, paid for by employee)
• Life insurance policy 100% paid for by ICS
• Commuter stipend up to $105/month, depending on distance of commute
• $50/month cell phone reimbursement
• Paid time off each year:
  • Vacation accrual: 7.5 to 20 days, depending on tenure
  • Holidays: 12 days (10 company holidays, 2 you can use at any time)
  • Sick time: 48 hours
  • Bereavement and reproductive loss leave: up to 3 days for each
• 401k and FSA plan enrollment available
• Employee Assistance Program available
• Mileage reimbursement for travel to work sites

Part time:

• Commuter stipend up to $53/month, depending on distance of commute
• $25/month cell phone reimbursement
• Paid time off each year:
  • Holidays: up to 10 days based on regularly scheduled work hours, plus 1 day you can use at any time
  • Sick time: 40 hours
  • Bereavement and reproductive loss leave: up to 3 days for each
• 401k enrollment available
• Employee Assistance Program available
• Mileage reimbursement for travel to work sites

DUTIES

• Partner with clients as they work towards their goals, such as transportation, domestic skills, socialization, financial skills, personal health and hygiene
• Keep detailed progress notes after each session and update the client's file on the computer
• Complete and submit all forms on time
• Attend case conferences with clients, families and other agencies
• Attend staff meetings to discuss current cases and brainstorm creative solutions to challenges

QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic computer literacy, specifically with Gmail and Microsoft Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Valid identification, such as Real ID, driver’s license, or passport, required. A
• background check will be conducted.

TO APPLY

Please email your name, phone number, resume and cover letter to Supported Living Programs Director, Kathy Roshan Moreno, at kathy@connectics.org