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About the Role

Austin Lighthouse for the Blind is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Independent Living Specialist to assist individuals in regaining skills and independence within their homes. This role involves working one-on-one with individuals who have recently become blind or visually impaired, ensuring they feel comfortable and safe while completing daily tasks. The Specialist reports to the VP of Mission Services and is an active, honest, and respectful part of the department.

Responsibilities

Implement an integrated, functional, creative, skills curriculum by providing explicit instruction and practice in the community.
Implement program curriculum to engage customers to achieve their personal goal towards independence.
Develop and maintain group setting activities for customers.
Support and motivate the person with duties of daily living, while maintaining positive motivation and encouragement.
Assist customers with cooking, laundry, hygiene, money management, transportation, social and recreational skills.
Work with customers on duties of daily living by working alongside the participant, modeling, prompting, and teaching skills to ensure successful completion of daily tasks.
Be a positive role model, demonstrating professional attitude, behavior and boundaries in all contexts and environments.
Assist with NIB employees' assessments and ensure all documents are correct and current.
Maintain an environment which fosters growth, learning and integrity.
Provide training and support to customers, regarding advocating for oneself.
Exercise discretion, confidentiality and professional judgment with all customers.
Communicate professionally and proactively with all customers.
Document progress and capture accurate case notes information in a concise, professional, and accurate manner.
Complete paperwork and record keeping of data.
Participate in ongoing mandatory trainings and staff meetings.
Conduct Cadence driven Career Planning sessions with TAB employees.
Assess training needs through interviews with employees, or consultation with managers.
Offer specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.
Present information using a variety of instructional techniques or formats.
Obtain, organize, or develop training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials.
Monitor, evaluate, or record training activities or program effectiveness.
Develop alternative training methods if expected improvements are not seen.
Comply with and assist other employees understand and comply with Austin Lighthouse for the Blind policies and procedures.
Behave in accordance with the key behaviors aligned with Austin Lighthouse for the Blind Core Values of Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart and Teamwork (LIGHT).
Hold oneself accountable for behaving in accordance with behaviors aligned with Austin Lighthouse for the Blind Core Values of Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart and Teamwork (LIGHT).
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human services field
2+ years' experience in Independent Living Training with High School diploma; alternative for bachelor's degree
Proficient level of computers, including MS Suite, email, and standard programs.
Background Check and Drug Screen required
Verifiable documentation of ability to work in the US

Skills

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals, and the measurement of training effects.
Knowledge for assessing the trainee's needs, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of trainee satisfaction.
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.
Teaching others how to use technology.
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best candidate for employment opportunity.
Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand, both verbally and written.
Ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Ability to be in a stationary position (stand/sit) for 4-8 hours
Ability to lift/move up to 10-25 lbs. at times
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, adjust position for 50% of time
Ability to work in conditions with varying temperature, including cold and/or heat

Location

Austin

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

2+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Benefits

403(b) retirement plan
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee appreciation events

About the Company

Austin Lighthouse for the Blind is a non-profit organization founded in 1934.
The mission is to provide opportunities for economic and personal independence for people who are blind, visually impaired, or deaf blind by creating, sustaining, and improving employment.
Core Values: LIGHT (Leadership, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Heart, and Teamwork).

Equal Opportunity

Austin Lighthouse for the Blind, a non-profit organization, is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.
Provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law.
Complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
Policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Individuals who are blind or visually impaired are encouraged to apply.