Independent Living Skills (ILS) Counselor - Sonoma County
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, Petaluma
- 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
Counselors assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in daily tasks and community integration to foster independence. They are responsible for monitoring progress toward goals outlined in Individual Service Plans and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a valid California Driver's License with at least two years of driving experience and a registered vehicle with insurance. Applicants must also be able to pass a LiveScan fingerprint clearance and lift 50lbs.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
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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