Independent Living Skills - Independent Living Services, Specialist

Mains’ls mission is to support adults who received services in living a meaningful and fulfilled life by responding to their hopes and dreams.  

What does an ILS Specialist do?  

The role of the Program Specialist working in the Independent Living Services (ILS) department is to guide people to greater independence in their homes and community through practical training and mentorship.  

You will work with adults one-on-one who have set goals to achieve, specializing your coaching and training to their individual needs.  

Specialized coaching could be in the following areas:  

• Money management: staying on budget/creating budgets 

• Outdoor activities: fishing, walking, going to the park, etc.  

• Community/ social confidence: seeking new connections, attending community events, gaining self confidence in social environments  

• Cooking skills: food prep, cooking temperatures, cutting, chopping, food storage, kitchen safety  

• Cleaning/ basic home maintenance: laundry, sweeping, mopping, dusting, mopping  

• Self-advocating skills: gaining confidence to use their voice based on their values and personal preference 

• Healthcare, first aid, medication pick up 

• Personal safety/ mobility skills  

• Any additional personalized goals  

Flexible Schedule: You’ll be matched with 1-3 people to support with person-centered goals. Scheduled hours are Monday – Friday between the hours of 8:30 am and 6:00 pm. 

Pay Rate: $18.25 per hour  

Part-time: 12-14 hours a week to start, potential for more in the future.  

Service locations: Chico and Paradise California  

The ideal candidate would: 

• Have patience 

• Be friendly 

• Be flexible 

• Be eager to learn 

• Be self-driven  

• Work well under limited supervision 

• Have great communication skills 

• Have good attention to detail 
   

Requirements: 

• At least 18 years of age. 

• Ability to pass a background check through the Department of Justice (DOJ). 

• Ability to pass a driving record check. 

• Safe and reliable transportation with a valid driver’s license and auto insurance. 

• TB (Tuberculosis) Skin Test. 

Benefits: 

Mains’l offers full benefits to full-time staff including paid time off, paid sick time (80 hours for the year), paid holidays, health, dental, life and vision insurance, 401k, paid funeral leave, parental leave, 2 weeks of paid jury leave, and education assistance (tuition reimbursement).  
 

As a part-time staff, you will receive sick time (40 hours for the year), paid holidays, paid funeral leave, 2 weeks of paid jury leave, and education assistance (tuition reimbursement). 

Pay Scale:  

Starting rate: $18.25 per hour 

Maximum Pay Rate: $19.25 per hour based on years of experience at Mains'l.  

Mains’l is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants.