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Supported Living Instructor / SLS

Ablelight·Lake Forest, California

$18 - $21/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 1 day ago
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About the role

The SLS Instructor provides one-on-one training and supervision to individuals with developmental disabilities to promote independence and community integration. Responsibilities include assisting with employment prep, mobility, money management, and daily living skills.

Location Hiring

  • Mission
  • Viejo,
  • CA
  • Job
  • Summary: The SLS Instructor provides one-on-one individual instruction and training to encourage independence at the highest possible level. SLS Instructors serve as advocates and liaisons on behalf of the individuals being supported. Our instructors strive to develop strong personal relationships with the individuals they support, the instructor assists in maximizing the individual’s successful community integration.

Essential Duties

  • 100%
  • Employment
  • Preparation: Provide supervision to the individual while acquiring skills necessary for successful employment. This includes supporting the individual with personal appearance/hygiene, screening/application/interview process, building a network, preparing a resume, time management, communication, working under direct supervision and safety awareness.
  • Communication
  • Skills: Provide supervision to the individual while accessing facilitated communication devices which may include Braille, Sign Language, finger spelling, augmentative devices, development of adaptations as per choice, mannerism, etc. Provide training and supervision on how to use a telephone, cell phone, internet, etc.
  • Mobility
  • Training: Provide supervision and training to the individual on how to access public transportation, familiarizing themselves with bus routes, DMV materials, obtaining bus passes, etc.
  • Education
  • Training: Provide supervision and training on how to enroll in classes, apply for financial aid, school/class selection, maintain attendance, complete assignments, encourage, etc. Training may include parent skills, family life education and sexual education.
  • Money
  • Management: Provide supervision and training how to budget, make change, purchase, count, comparisons.
  • Self
  • Help
  • Skills: Provide supervision and train individuals in basic hygiene tasks and at times tend to individual with bathing and assist the individuals with proper dressing for weather and environment.
  • Environmental
  • Awareness and
  • Public
  • Adaptation: Provide supervision and training on how to safely and confidently access public professionals, develop natural supports in all settings.
  • Personal and
  • Public
  • Safety
  • Skills: Provide supervision and training in recognizing stranger danger safety skills, recognition of safe vs. unsafe environments, street safety skills.
  • Emergency
  • Preparedness: Provide supervision and training on how to remain safe in the event of an emergency such as fire, earthquake, and any other emergency. Promote awareness of the use and purpose of 911 and emergency services.
  • Community
  • Resources
  • Awareness: Provide supervision and support in most advantageous access of all possible public/community resources.
  • Health and
  • Fitness: Provide supervision, training, and support with diet programs, exercise, medical conditions, making healthy food choices, etc. Heath Assistance and Medication (provide supervision and support for individual during medical appointments by communicating updates or concerns regarding health and/or medication. Also, provide supervision, training, and support to individual with following proper storage, documentation, and procedures for medication. SLS Instructors will NOT administer medication at any point.
  • Health and
  • Nutrition
  • Skills: Provide supervision and training to individual with following recommendation diet and nutrition needs. At times, SLS Instructors will help individual with feeding by providing hand over hand supervision.
  • Home
  • Maintenance: Provide supervision and training to individual on maintaining a safe and clean-living environment. Also, able to provide support on completing necessary laundry tasks.
  • Self-Advocacy
  • Skills: Provide supervision and support to the individual with becoming aware of their rights, identifying when their rights are being violated, use of legal rights, self-reliance, self-esteem, empowerment, etc.
  • Living
  • Options: Provide supervision and training to individual while accessing Medi-Cal benefits, applying for SSI, Medi-Cal, assist and train the individual how to make appointments, cancel appointments, attend appointments, Immigration/citizen process, etc.
  • Shopping
  • Skills: Provide supervision and support with shopping for groceries in the community. SLS Instructors will support individual in making healthy food choices, and assist with budgeting and price comparison. The above reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position. Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities · At least 6 months direct supervision in the field of working with individuals with the developmental and disabilities population. · Ability to read, analyze and interpret general regulations. · Ability to write legible and accurate notes relating to an individual’s goals/objectives. · Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions to the consumer, circle of support, Regional Center and/or general public. · Able to speak English and any language based on the individual needs. · Ability to use independent judgement during services and emergencies. · Possess a cell phone to be used to communicate with management and complete payroll responsibilities (view schedule, submit Time-Off request, punch in/out, and other duties). Our Values – The “Way” We Work Mission First We are called to support others to flourish and that deserves our full energy, commitment, and focus. One AbleLight We are ONE TEAM working together to advance quality. We value collaboration, accountability, transparency, and courage. Christian Love We are guided by our Christian Faith because all people have infinite value. We welcome and love every person, we act with empathy, grace, dignity, and patience.

Minimum Job Qualifications Education

High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required unless directed by state regulations.

Experience

  • Additional experience with people with developmental disabilities preferred or as required by regulations.
  • Lic or
  • Cert
  • Program specific based on state requirements: may or may not need a Driver's License with no negative Motor Vehicle Record findings.

Pay

$18.25-$20.75 BLC123

Requirements

Candidates should have at least 6 months of direct supervision experience with the developmental disabilities population and a high school diploma preferred. Ability to use a cell phone for payroll and communication is required.

  • high school
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Communication Skills
  • Community Integration
  • Case Documentation
  • Direct Supervision
  • Money Management
  • Self-Advocacy
  • Self-Help Skills
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Mobility Training
  • Employment Preparation
  • Health and Nutrition Support

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$18 - $21/hr
Locations
Lake Forest, California; Laguna Hills, California; Irvine, California; Mission Viejo, California
Posted
Jul 24, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Ablelight

AbleLight is a nonprofit, national leader in providing life-changing services that empower people with developmental disabilities to thrive. Guided by Christian love and a 120+ year commitment to our mission, we provide individualized support that promotes independence and...

Salary listed on 8 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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