Independent Living Specialist
Core
Provide personalized in-home and in-community support to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities maintain or increase their independence.
Role type
Direct support professional (Independent Living Specialist)
Builds
Personalized support plans and daily life skills for individuals
Domain
Human services / Disability support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Driving, personal care, daily living assistance, skill development coaching, documentation, teamwork
Preferred skills
Experience with developmentally disabled or mentally ill individuals, smart device usage, ability to lift 50 lbs
Technologies
Smart devices, basic computer software
Responsibilities
Assist with personal care and activities of daily living (ADLs), transport individuals to appointments and errands, teach life skills (budgeting, household management), maintain safe environments, write progress reports
Seniority
Entry-level / Individual Contributor