Independent Living Specialist
Core
Provide personalized in-home and in-community support to help individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental illness maintain or increase their independence.
Role type
Direct Support Professional (Independent Living Specialist)
Builds
Individualized life-skills and community participation plans
Domain
Healthcare / Social Services / Developmental Disabilities
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
driving, personal care, meal prep, household management, budgeting, community integration, progress reporting, technology use
Preferred skills
experience with developmentally disabled individuals, mental health support, mentoring
Technologies
smart devices, data collection tools
Responsibilities
Assist with daily activities (personal care, meal prep, transportation, housekeeping, laundry), teach life skills (budgeting, community participation), maintain safe environments, document care and progress, attend team meetings
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC
