Bilingual - Direct Support Professional

Job Title: Independent Living Services (ILS) Support Professional / Coach
Location: Orange County, California (Field-based / In-home)
Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Reports To: ILS Program Supervisor

Job Summary: We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and structured Independent Living Services (ILS) Support Professional to empower adults with developmental and physical disabilities. In this role, you will provide one-on-one instruction and mentorship directly in the consumer’s home and community throughout Orange County. Your primary goal is to help clients develop the critical daily living skills required to maintain their independence, achieve personal goals, and successfully integrate into their local communities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Skill Instruction: Teach functional independent living skills, including meal planning, cooking, grocery shopping, household maintenance, and laundry.
• Financial Literacy: Guide consumers in budgeting, paying bills, banking, and managing personal allowances to prevent financial exploitation.
• Community Mobility: Train consumers on public transportation routes (OCTA), safety rules, and navigating Orange County communities.
• Health & Wellness: Assist with scheduling medical or dental appointments, organizing medication regimes, and establishing healthy exercise and eating habits.
• Emergency Preparedness: Instruct consumers on basic first aid, home security, and emergency evacuation protocols.
• Advocacy & Social Skills: Support consumers in self-advocacy, identifying community resources, and developing healthy social relationships.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, confidential daily case notes, track progress on Individual Program Plan (IPP) goals, and submit monthly reports on time.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field is a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities (e.g., Autism, Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy) preferred.
• Transportation: Valid California Driver’s License, reliable personal vehicle, and proof of current auto insurance are required (frequent travel across Orange County is mandatory).
• Clearances: Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check (Fingerprint/Live Scan clearance through DOJ and FBI) and a pre-employment TB test.
• Skills: Excellent communication, patience, cultural competency, and strong boundaries. Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Direct service delivery in diverse home environments and community settings across Orange County.

Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds, frequent bending, walking, and driving.

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Work Location: In person