Independent Living (IL) & Specialist

Towson, United States | Posted on 09/21/2026

• Job Type Full time
• City Towson
• State/Province Maryland
• Country United States

Job Description

As an IL Specialist andYouth Instructional Support staff member , you will empower youth and adultswith disabilities to unlock their potential and achieve greater independence.You will design and facilitate objective-based lessons in one-on-one,classroom, virtual, and community settings. This role combines direct coaching,consumer advocacy, and data management to help individuals reach their personalgoals.

Core Responsibilities

• Direct Instruction & Coaching: Follow existing or create new objective-basedlesson plans to provide Pre-Employment Transition Services (PreETS) andindependent living skills training and Independent Living skills trainingfor adults living with a disability.
• Intake & Assessment: Perform consumer screenings and intakes,assessing individual strengths, needs, and goals for increasedindependence.
• Adaptive Teaching: Dynamically adjust lessons based on consumerhealth, accessibility, and diverse learning needs.
• Case Management & Documentation: Record consumer goals and strictly documentprogress, communications, and evaluations using a consumer database.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain regular contact with consumers,families, and Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) Counselorsregarding scheduling and programming milestones.
• Reporting & Collaboration: Provide consumer evaluations to the Directorfor reporting and invoicing, while maintaining tight communication acrossthe IMAGE Center to ensure that all consumer service needs are met.
• Community Outreach: Participate in community outreach events tomarket programs and share resources with the public.
• Data Security: Follow strict organizational protocols tomaintain the total security and privacy of sensitive consumer information.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For(Requirements)

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in education or a related field ispreferred (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: A minimum of 1–2 years of experience in an instructional,coaching, or training setting. Experience in Special Education is amajor bonus or college classes in a related field.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with digital tools including MicrosoftOutlook, PowerPoint, OneDrive, and RingCentral for virtual meetingsand collaboration.
• Scheduling & Travel: Availability to work a flexible schedule(including occasional weeknights and weekends, as needed).
• Transportation: Must have reliable transportation andthe ability to travel to various locations throughout Baltimore City,Baltimore Count, and Harford County.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefitspackage; including paid health insurance for permanent/full-timeemployees, mileage reimbursement for travel outside of home officelocation, and free paid training.
• Flexible, dynamic work environment spanningvirtual, office, and community settings.
• Meaningful work that directly impacts the livesof Marylanders.