Independent Life Skills Instructor
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Position Overview & Specifications
Looking for a job where you will truly make a difference?
*Enjoy being a teacher and an advocate?
*Want to enjoy going to work every day?
*Want to receive pay for sleeping?
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Serra Center has been providing community based services to adults with developmental disabilities since 1975. We are currently seeking an Independent Life Skills Instructor to provide support and training in activities of daily living, socialization and community integration.
About the Job:
As a Living Skills Instructor, you will teach 1:1 activities of daily living/life skills to adults with developmental disabilities who reside independently in their own home within the communities of Fremont, Hayward, San Leandro and Livermore.
To empower individuals to live the most independent life desired, examples of teaching you will provide are:
-Money management and budgeting
-Medical, dental, and medication management
-Cooking and meal preparation
-Household maintenance -Utilizing public transportation -Locating affordable housing
-Managing public benefits (Social Security, Medi-Cal, Medicare, etc.)
-Socialization and community involvement
This job provides diverse experience in the areas of social work, social services, community resources, mental health, health care and case management. And you will truly make a difference in the lives of others!
OPEN POSITIONS:
- Full-time and Part-Time schedules
- Your client caseload will consist of 1-6 clients; and be comprised of days, hours and locations based on your availability and client needs
REQUIREMENTS:
- Department of Justice (DOJ) clearance, fingerprinting, pre-employment Physical & TB.
- COVID-19 Vaccination & Booster
- Annual Flu Vaccination
- CA Driver's License and Insured Vehicle
What We Offer:
- Casual and professional work environment; flexible work schedules.
- Full-time Benefits: PPO or HMO Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension Plan (employer/employee funded), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), paid Vacation, 11 paid Holidays
- Part-time Benefits: Paid Sick Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
· Hiring Bonus of $250 provided upon successful completion of 90 days.
http://www.serracenter.org/
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
Masks are required.
COVID-19 Vaccination & Booster are required.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Union City, CA 94587: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Civic, Welfare & Social Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Independent Life Skills Instructor roles across Serra Center's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Civic, Welfare & Social Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £17 - £17 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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