Independent Living Services Instructor

REPORTING INCOME...

Carina, one of the people that Monica supports, works part-time at a grocery store. Carina also receives income and medical benefits through the Social Security Administration based on her low income and her disability.

Carina asks Monica to help her in reporting her wages to Social Security, as required by the eligibility requirements. Together, Carina and Monica complete the necessary reporting forms. It is very important for Monica, as her ILS Instructor, understands the eligibility requirements and works with Carina to make sure that she follows the rules to avoid losing these benefits.

ILS Instructors are trained to understand how jobs and earned income impact the public benefits that the people they support receive. You can also use your supervisor as a resource to ask questions and get guidance if you have questions.