SERVING ORANGE COUNTY SINCE 2007
JOIN US!
Flexible Part-Time & Full-time Positions Available
Independent Life Care Services, Inc. Is Hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for the Following Positions throughout Orange County, CA​​
Supported Living Personal Attendants
Independent Living Instructors
Parenting Support Instructors​​
Who We're Looking For
We welcome caregivers of all backgrounds.
Seniors and students in social work, nursing, psychology, or related fields are strongly encouraged to apply. Bilingual individuals in Vietnamese and Spanish are encouraged to apply.
ABOUT OUR SERVICES
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A Supported Living Personal Attendant provides quality and professional support services to people with developmental disabilities.
Supported Living Personal Attendant’s provide personalized, individual support in the individual’s home and community, personal and medical business support and advocacy, assistance maintaining an optimal home environment, physical and mental well-being, and support and encouragement of independent life choices. Duties depend on an individual’s needs and the correlating Individual Personal Plan that is created and tailored to the individual.
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Supported Living Personal Attendants sometimes serve individuals who need greater assistance, such as 24-hour care, whereas Independent Living Skills Instructors serve individuals who need less assistance, for example, visits three hours a day, three times a week.
What is a Supported Living Personal Attendant?
​What is an Independent Living Skill Instructor?
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Independent Living Skills Instructors provide Independent Living and Functional Skills Training to persons with developmental disabilities, enabling them to live fully integrated independent lives in minimally restrictive settings, which may be in their own home or with others.
Individualized training in daily living activities are essential to living independently, safely and successfully.
​What is a Parenting Instructor?
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Parenting Support Instructors teaches developmentally disabled parents how to provide a safe, healthy, nurturing, and stimulating environment for their children.
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STAFFING RATIO
Supported Living Services are of a personal nature and are provided on a 1:1 basis to ensure our clients receive individualized and attentive care.
WHAT OUR EMPLOYEES SAY ABOUT ILCS
100
%
Of employees feel a sense of achievement at the end of the day.
97
%
Believe that ILCS provides services that promote the well-being, empowerment, and enrichment of the company’s consumers.
97
%
Say their job is meaningful, enriching, and important.
97
%
Enjoy learning new skills and using their strengths and talents every day.
At ILCS, you will find not just a job but a career that makes a real difference in the lives of others—and in our own!
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive pay with 401(k) benefits.
Flexible shifts: day, afternoon, evening, overnight, and weekend options.
Opportunities to increase hours with In-Home Support Services (IHSS).
Opportunities for promotion into management positions.
A meaningful career where you make a difference in someone’s life every day.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide personal care, companionship, and assistance with daily living tasks.
Support meal preparation, cooking, cleaning, and shopping.
Accompany individuals to medical and other community appointments.
Assist with medication monitoring and individual needs based on each person’s care plan.
Assist individuals with completing applications for services such as CalFresh food benefits, Social Security benefits, housing voucher rental assistance applications, and Medi-Cal/Medicare benefits.
Independent Living Instructors teach individuals independent living skills such as cooking, cleaning, budgeting, laundry, taking public transportation, and other activities of daily living that promote an independent lifestyle.
Parenting Support Service Instructors teach individuals who are parents, parenting skills in addition to independent living skills.
QUALIFICATIONS
Caring, reliable, responsible, trustworthy, and patient.
Ability to speak, read, and write basic English.
Experience caring for or helping others (paid or unpaid, including family members).
EMPLOYMENT CRITERIA
Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance (for drivers).
Ability to pass a drug screen, TB screening, and DOJ background check.
Willingness to obtain CPR/First Aid certification (initial cost covered by ILCS).
TO APPLY
To apply, please email your resume to Karen Storsteen, M.S., M.A., Organizational Development Consultant at karenstorsteen@comcast.net.
In your email, please state why you are interested in a position with Independent Life Care Services, Inc. and serving our consumers. Also, please provide information about your availability and whether you are interested in part-time or full-time hours.