Position Overview We are seeking a reliable, patient, and attentive Independent Living Services (ILS) Coach to provide support for an individual with Autism. Services will focus on increasing independence in daily living skills, Self advocacy, meal prep/cooking, and recreation. This is perfect for a candidate who wants to help a young person become more independent. Primary Goals of Support • Improve personal advocacy • Support with meal prep/cooking • Assist with community recreation Key Responsibilities Personal Self Advocacy • Provide guidance and support with communication. • Encourage independence while offering assistance as needed • Help establish consistent daily routines Recreation • Assist with client with exploring recreational interests • Break tasks into manageable steps to support success • Practice social communication Meal Preparation & Meal Planning • Support planning simple, nutritious meals • Assist with safe meal preparation and cooking • Adapt cooking tasks to ensure accessibility and safety Related Challenges The individual’s challenge; prefers to be alone and has trouble initiating conversations. Navigation & Safety • Additional guidance in regulation to respond appropriately to non preferred topics • Staff may need to provide support, in client talking to coworkers along with interactions Communication & Accessibility • Tasks may include support with maintaining conversations, expressing needs and feelings appropriately. • Staff may assist in supporting stressful situations. Adapted Training Needs • Supporting these needs may require additional training or preparation to ensure effective, safe, and respectful service. Ideal Candidate Qualities • Experience supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities, and Autism preferred • Strong communication, observation, and problem-solving skills • Patient, dependable, and adaptable • Comfortable providing hands-on support while promoting independence • Able to work independently during scheduled afternoon hours Work Environment • One-on-one support in home and community settings • flexible to the clients schedule • Structured, supportive, and stay on tasks Required Qualifications & Compliance • Experience working with individuals with intellectual or physical disabilities preferred • Patient, dependable, and safety-focused approach • Strong communication and observation skills • Ability to provide hands-on assistance as needed • Two forms of valid identification • Current CPR and First Aid certification • Live Scan fingerprint clearance • TB test clearance