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Independent Living Skills (ILS) Trainer | Home Health:
Location: South Carolina
Employment Type: Part Time
Work Location: Field-Based
Schedule: Flexible
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
This position is classified under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and applicable South Carolina labor regulations.
About Our Company:
OneWell Health Care and its affiliated companies are dedicated to empowering individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Autism to lead fulfilling, self-directed lives. We provide compassionate, person-centered care that promotes dignity, independence, and inclusion across community and home settings throughout the United States.
Position Summary:
The Independent Living Skills (ILS) Trainer provides individualized instruction and support to individuals with developmental disabilities and other barriers to independent living. The position focuses on teaching practical life skills that promote independence, self-sufficiency, community integration, and improved quality of life. Services are delivered in participants' homes and community settings in accordance with individualized service plans, organizational policies, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Position Scope:
The Independent Living Skills Trainer is responsible for providing direct, person-centered services that enable participants to achieve identified goals related to daily living and community participation. The role requires independent work within the community while maintaining regular communication with supervisors, case managers, families, and interdisciplinary team members. The Trainer exercises sound professional judgment while ensuring participant safety, dignity, and confidentiality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individualized Independent Living Skills (ILS) training and support to participants in home and community settings by conducting assessments, implementing person-centered service plans, and teaching essential life skills such as budgeting, meal preparation, household management, personal hygiene, transportation, community safety, communication, and social skills.
- Promote independence, self-determination, and community integration while monitoring participant progress, maintaining professional communication with supervisors, case managers, families, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Accurately complete all required documentation, including assessments, progress notes, service records, and incident reports, in compliance with organizational policies, Medicaid requirements, HIPAA, and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Maintain participant safety, confidentiality, and professional boundaries while supporting quality improvement initiatives and performing other duties as assigned.
Regulatory Frameworks:
The Independent Living Skills Trainer shall comply with all applicable:
- HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules
- Medicaid Waiver requirements
- South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) regulations
- South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) requirements, where applicable
- OSHA workplace safety requirements
- Federal and State labor laws
- Adult Abuse and Neglect reporting laws
- OneWell Health Care Policies and Procedures
- Code of Ethics and professional standards
Confidentiality:
Employees are required to maintain strict confidentiality regarding:
- Participant protected health information (PHI)
- Medical records
- Service documentation
- Financial information
- Employee information
- Organizational business information
Confidential information shall only be disclosed as authorized by law, organizational policy, or written participant consent.
Documentation Requirements:
The Independent Living Skills Trainer shall accurately complete:
- Independent Living Skills assessments
- Individualized service plans
- Daily service documentation
- Progress notes
- Incident reports
- Mileage and travel logs (when applicable)
- Timesheets
- Training records
- Communication logs
- Required electronic documentation within established deadlines
Certifications:
Required:
- Current CPR Certification (or ability to obtain within required timeframe)
- First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within required timeframe)
Preferred:
- Crisis Prevention/Intervention training
- Medication Administration certification (if applicable)
- Additional certifications related to developmental disabilities or community support services
Education:
Required:
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Preferred:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Rehabilitation Services, or a related field.
Experience:
Required:
- Experience working with individuals requiring support in community or residential settings is preferred.
Preferred:
- Minimum one (1) year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, behavioral health needs, or similar populations.
- Experience providing community-based services.
- Experience implementing individualized support plans.
- Experience documenting services within healthcare or human services environments.
Technical Skills:
The successful candidate should demonstrate proficiency in:
- Basic computer operations
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
- Electronic documentation systems
- Email and electronic communication
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Organization
- Professional documentation
- Community resource navigation
- Independent work management
Languages:
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English is required. Bilingual proficiency is considered an asset based on the needs of the participants served.
Driver License:
Valid driver's license. Reliable personal transportation. Current automobile insurance that meets state requirements. Acceptable driving record consistent with organizational policy. Must be able to safely transport themselves between participant locations when required.
Travel Requirement:
This position requires regular local travel throughout assigned service areas within South Carolina. Travel may include:
- Participant homes
- Community locations
- Medical appointments
- Grocery stores
- Educational facilities
- Employment sites
- OneWell Health Care offices
- Required meetings and training events
Mileage reimbursement may be provided in accordance with organizational policy.
Benefits:
Compensation and Financial Benefits:
- Paid sick leave
- Vacation time
- Very competitive wages
- Referral bonuses
- Weekly direct deposit
- DailyPay (get paid before payday)
- Mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
- Retirement plan benefits 401(k)
Health and Wellness Benefits (available for full time employees):
- Medical (PPO, Flex, and HSA plans)
- Dental
- Vision
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Hospital Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pet Insurance
Work-Life Balance and Other Benefits:
- Flexible scheduling
- Supportive supervisor and work environment
Legal Disclaimer:
This job description reflects the general nature and scope of the role and is not exhaustive. OneWell Health Care reserves the right to revise responsibilities, qualifications, or expectations at its discretion, consistent with applicable law. Employment is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice.
If you are passionate about supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, we encourage you to apply today.
Join OneWell Health Care — where your work truly changes lives.
Job Type: Part time
Independent Living Skills (ILS) Trainer | Home Health:
Location: South Carolina
Employment Type: Part Time
Work Location: Field-Based
Schedule: Flexible
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
This position is classified under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and applicable South Carolina labor regulations.
About Our Company:
OneWell Health Care and its affiliated companies are dedicated to empowering individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Autism to lead fulfilling, self-directed lives. We provide compassionate, person-centered care that promotes dignity, independence, and inclusion across community and home settings throughout the United States.
Position Summary:
The Independent Living Skills (ILS) Trainer provides individualized instruction and support to individuals with developmental disabilities and other barriers to independent living. The position focuses on teaching practical life skills that promote independence, self-sufficiency, community integration, and improved quality of life. Services are delivered in participants' homes and community settings in accordance with individualized service plans, organizational policies, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Position Scope:
The Independent Living Skills Trainer is responsible for providing direct, person-centered services that enable participants to achieve identified goals related to daily living and community participation. The role requires independent work within the community while maintaining regular communication with supervisors, case managers, families, and interdisciplinary team members. The Trainer exercises sound professional judgment while ensuring participant safety, dignity, and confidentiality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individualized Independent Living Skills (ILS) training and support to participants in home and community settings by conducting assessments, implementing person-centered service plans, and teaching essential life skills such as budgeting, meal preparation, household management, personal hygiene, transportation, community safety, communication, and social skills.
- Promote independence, self-determination, and community integration while monitoring participant progress, maintaining professional communication with supervisors, case managers, families, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Accurately complete all required documentation, including assessments, progress notes, service records, and incident reports, in compliance with organizational policies, Medicaid requirements, HIPAA, and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Maintain participant safety, confidentiality, and professional boundaries while supporting quality improvement initiatives and performing other duties as assigned.
Regulatory Frameworks:
The Independent Living Skills Trainer shall comply with all applicable:
- HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules
- Medicaid Waiver requirements
- South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) regulations
- South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) requirements, where applicable
- OSHA workplace safety requirements
- Federal and State labor laws
- Adult Abuse and Neglect reporting laws
- OneWell Health Care Policies and Procedures
- Code of Ethics and professional standards
Confidentiality:
Employees are required to maintain strict confidentiality regarding:
- Participant protected health information (PHI)
- Medical records
- Service documentation
- Financial information
- Employee information
- Organizational business information
Confidential information shall only be disclosed as authorized by law, organizational policy, or written participant consent.
Documentation Requirements:
The Independent Living Skills Trainer shall accurately complete:
- Independent Living Skills assessments
- Individualized service plans
- Daily service documentation
- Progress notes
- Incident reports
- Mileage and travel logs (when applicable)
- Timesheets
- Training records
- Communication logs
- Required electronic documentation within established deadlines
Certifications:
Required:
- Current CPR Certification (or ability to obtain within required timeframe)
- First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within required timeframe)
Preferred:
- Crisis Prevention/Intervention training
- Medication Administration certification (if applicable)
- Additional certifications related to developmental disabilities or community support services
Education:
Required:
- High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
Preferred:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Rehabilitation Services, or a related field.
Experience:
Required:
- Experience working with individuals requiring support in community or residential settings is preferred.
Preferred:
- Minimum one (1) year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, behavioral health needs, or similar populations.
- Experience providing community-based services.
- Experience implementing individualized support plans.
- Experience documenting services within healthcare or human services environments.
Technical Skills:
The successful candidate should demonstrate proficiency in:
- Basic computer operations
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems
- Electronic documentation systems
- Email and electronic communication
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Organization
- Professional documentation
- Community resource navigation
- Independent work management
Languages:
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English is required. Bilingual proficiency is considered an asset based on the needs of the participants served.
Driver License:
Valid driver's license. Reliable personal transportation. Current automobile insurance that meets state requirements. Acceptable driving record consistent with organizational policy. Must be able to safely transport themselves between participant locations when required.
Travel Requirement:
This position requires regular local travel throughout assigned service areas within South Carolina. Travel may include:
- Participant homes
- Community locations
- Medical appointments
- Grocery stores
- Educational facilities
- Employment sites
- OneWell Health Care offices
- Required meetings and training events
Mileage reimbursement may be provided in accordance with organizational policy.
Benefits:
Compensation and Financial Benefits:
- Paid sick leave
- Vacation time
- Very competitive wages
- Referral bonuses
- Weekly direct deposit
- DailyPay (get paid before payday)
- Mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
- Retirement plan benefits 401(k)
Health and Wellness Benefits (available for full time employees):
- Medical (PPO, Flex, and HSA plans)
- Dental
- Vision
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Hospital Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pet Insurance
Work-Life Balance and Other Benefits:
- Flexible scheduling
- Supportive supervisor and work environment
Legal Disclaimer:
This job description reflects the general nature and scope of the role and is not exhaustive. OneWell Health Care reserves the right to revise responsibilities, qualifications, or expectations at its discretion, consistent with applicable law. Employment is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice.
If you are passionate about supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, we encourage you to apply today.
Join OneWell Health Care — where your work truly changes lives.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Skills Trainer
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3 standards
EB-2 requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in training or workforce development. EB-3 accepts a bachelor's degree or two years of relevant skilled-worker experience. Confirm which category fits your background before targeting employers.
Use O*NET to document your occupation code
Skills Trainer roles typically fall under SOC codes for training specialists or instructional coordinators. Pull your O*NET occupation profile early because PERM filings and prevailing-wage determinations are tied to that SOC code, and mismatches can delay your case.
Search Migrate Mate for verified green card sponsors
Target employers who have an established track record of sponsoring permanent residents in training and development roles. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on organizations already familiar with the PERM process.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level yourself before negotiations, so you catch underfunded offers before PERM filing reveals the gap.
Confirm your employer understands PERM recruitment obligations
PERM requires the employer to run a documented recruitment test, including job postings, candidate review, and rejection records for U.S. workers. Many smaller training organizations are unfamiliar with this burden, so ask HR directly about their PERM experience before accepting an offer.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers mid-process
Once your original I-140 is approved, you can carry that priority date to a new employer's I-140 petition. AC21 portability also applies if your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more and the new Skills Trainer role is in a substantially similar occupation.
Green Card Skills Trainer: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category fits a Skills Trainer role?
Most Skills Trainer positions fall under EB-3 for professionals with a bachelor's degree in education, human resources, or a related field, or EB-3 skilled worker if you have at least two years of documented training experience. If you hold a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience, your employer can sponsor you under EB-2 instead, which sometimes carries shorter priority-date backlogs depending on your country of birth.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for a Skills Trainer?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. Unlike the H-1B visa, there is no lottery and no two-year expiration. The tradeoff is a longer process: your employer must complete PERM labor certification with the DOL, establish a prevailing wage, run a recruitment test, and then file an I-140 petition with USCIS. Per-country numerical limits mean nationals from high-demand countries may wait years before a visa number becomes available.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from my employer?
The employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, conduct a formal recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the Skills Trainer position, document the results of that recruitment, and then submit the PERM application through the Foreign Labor Application Gateway. The employer bears the cost and filing burden; you cannot self-petition through PERM. Any gaps in documentation or recruitment steps can result in an audit or denial.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor green cards for Skills Trainers?
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with a verified history of employment-based green card sponsorship in training and workforce development roles. Because PERM filings are public DOL records, Migrate Mate surfaces which organizations have actually completed the process for similar positions, saving you from targeting companies that express openness to sponsorship but have never filed.
What happens to my green card case if I change jobs after PERM is filed?
If you change employers before your I-140 is approved, your PERM certification does not transfer and your new employer must start the process from the beginning. Once your I-140 is approved, the priority date can be carried to a new I-140. If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new Skills Trainer or substantially similar role without affecting the pending application.