ABI ILST / Independent Living Skills Trainer
$18 per hourProject Genesis, Inc.
Job Description
Job Description
Independent Living Skills Trainer (ILST) – Acquired Brain Injury Program
Location: Meriden, CT
Pay: $18/hour
Schedule: Flexible Full-Time & Part-Time opportunities (Day & Evening Shifts)
Organization: Project Genesis, Inc.
Make a Difference. Build Independence. Change Lives.
Are you the kind of person who believes everyone deserves the chance to live independently and confidently in their community? Then you’ll fit right in at Project Genesis, Inc.
We’re looking for compassionate and reliable Independent Living Skills Trainers (ILST) to join our Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) team in Plainfield, CT. You’ll work one-on-one with individuals, helping them rebuild life skills, gain confidence, and live more independently — all while being part of a mission-driven nonprofit that truly values its team.
What You’ll Do:
As an ILST, you’ll:
- Support individuals in developing independent living skills such as daily routines, budgeting, cooking, and communication.
- Provide non-medical care, supervision, and socialization based on each client’s personalized service plan.
- Encourage, guide, and celebrate progress — big and small!
- Be a positive, steady presence as your clients build stronger, more fulfilling lives.
What You’ll Need:
- Be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required).
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and good driving record.
Verifiable Experience with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI):
- 2 years with a high school diploma or equivalent, OR.
- 1 year with a bachelor’s degree.
Schedules Available:
Choose a shift that fits your life!
- 2nd Shift (Part-Time): 4pm–8pm.
Pay & Perks:
Starting pay: $18.00/hour
Benefits include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k).
- Paid time off & paid training.
- Paid orientation.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Referral bonuses.
- Growth opportunities in a supportive, mission-driven team.
Why You’ll Love Project Genesis?
At Project Genesis, we’re not just a workplace — we’re a community that celebrates compassion, teamwork, and purpose.
You’ll receive comprehensive training, ongoing feedback, and development opportunities to help you grow while you help others thrive.
Join a team that’s empowering adults with disabilities to live full, independent, and connected lives — one person at a time.
Apply today and start making a difference where it matters most — in people’s lives and in your own career.
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