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Lifehouse Agency
San Rafael, California

Independent Living Skills (ILS) Counselor - Marin County

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

starting at $22 /hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Ready to make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)?

At Lifehouse we focus on helping each person we support have the opportunity to lead a full life in their community. Our Counselors build relationships with the people we support ensuring they live full lives through assisting in day to day tasks, joining clubs, going out to eat, hiking, enjoying movies, going on vacations and more.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Ensure independence for the people you support by assisting in day to day tasks.
  • Encourage growth in independent living by training and facilitating skill development.
  • Support community integration and development of social skills through recreational activities.
  • Monitor and document progress towards goals outlined in Individual Service Plans, and updating goals at scheduled interviews or at agreed upon times.
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and third-party agencies.
  • Participate in team meetings and training as well as agency-wide training opportunities.

Why You Should Apply

  • You will make a difference and have fun while you work.
  • You will be part of a great team working towards integration and changing the perception of people with developmental disabilities in the community.
  • Competitive pay, starting at $22.50 per hour.

Outstanding benefits, including medial, employer-funded HRA, dental, vision, Life, LTD, EAP, FSA, retirement with employer match, pet insurance, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

What You Will Bring

  • Friendly, helpful attitude, willing to go the extra mile, and creative problem solving skills
  • Openness to learn new tasks
  • CA Driver's License plus 2 years driving experience (Required)
  • Registered Vehicle with valid insurance (Required)
  • Ability to pass LiveScan fingerprint clearance
  • Ability to lift 50lbs

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching - up to 4% Match
  • Dental insurance - 100% coverage of employee only premiums
  • Health insurance - up to 100% coverage of employee only premiums
  • Life insurance - 100% coverage of up to $150,000
  • Paid time off - Approximately 80 hours (on accrual basis)
  • Health Reimbursement (HRA) - $6000 per employee to cover eligible expenses
  • Vision - $200 reimbursement per year
  • Referral program - Up to $650 per referral!
  • Additional Employee Assistance and Benefits Programs
  • Job Types: Part-time; Full-Time
  • Pay: $22.50 per hour
  • Work Location: In person, San Rafael
  • Lifehouse is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
  • Tags: ILS, I/DD, Counselor, ISP, Counselor, DSP, Caregiver, Care Team, Nurse, Support
  • Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Key Responsibilities

The counselor will assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in daily tasks and facilitate skill development to promote independence. They are also responsible for monitoring progress toward goals and fostering community integration through recreational activities.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid California driver's license with at least two years of driving experience and a registered vehicle with insurance. Additionally, applicants must be able to pass a LiveScan fingerprint clearance and physically lift 50 pounds.

Key Skills

Independent living supportSkill development trainingSocial skills developmentDocumentationRelationship managementLifting

Independent Living Skills — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 30% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$47k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $42k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
36%
CME allowance
32%
PSLF eligible
12%
Loan repayment
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 1.5
Below most Counseling listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 13,898 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in San Rafael

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.22M
Typical market rent
$3,182/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Lifehouse Agency

Non-profit Organizations
San Rafael, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) matching - up to 4% Match
Dental insurance - 100% coverage of employee only premiums
Health insurance - up to 100% coverage of employee only premiums
Life insurance - 100% coverage of up to $150,000
Paid time off - Approximately 80 hours (on accrual basis)
Health Reimbursement (HRA) - $6000 per employee
Vision - $200 reimbursement per year
Referral program - Up to $650 per referral