Independent Living Specialist

Job overview

The Independent Living Specialist role is onsite in Austin, TX, with compensation not specified. The position supports Austin Lighthouse for the Blind’s mission to promote economic and personal independence for people who are blind, visually impaired, or deafblind.

What you'll do

• Provide one-on-one instruction and practice in daily living skills
• support cooking, laundry, hygiene, money management, transportation, social, and recreational skills
• model and teach tasks
• develop group activities
• support self-advocacy
• document progress and maintain case records
• assess training needs and provide or develop training materials
• participate in required training and staff meetings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

independent living specialist

independent living skills

blind and visually impaired services

daily living

self-advocacy

skills training

case notes

austin tx

full-time

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 403(b) retirement plan, health, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and employee appreciation events.

Why this role

The role combines independent living instruction with career planning and training support for employees.

About the employer

Travis Association for the Blind/Austin Lighthouse is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.