Direct Support Professional- Life Skills Coach
About The Position
The Life Skills Coach (LSC) responsibilities include facilitating and supporting the acquisition and maintenance of skill development in adult learners using behavior analytic principles and strategies. The LSC assists the Director of Adult Life Skills in identifying, planning, developing, and implementing individualized instructional programming, including motivational systems and behavior support procedures. The LSC participates in Individual Support Plan (ISP) and inter-agency meetings as appropriate. In addition, LSC responsibilities include daily data collection, data analysis, and daily progress note writing. This position is part-time (i.e., approximately 21 hours per week with the potential to move to full-time (i.e., 30 or more hours per week).
Requirements
- Must have current automobile insurance
- Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
- Must have current state motor registration
- Must have PA State Police, FBI and Child Abuse clearances
- Required for all new hires: A Physical and TB test with results and every other year thereafter
- Must have CPR/First Aid/AED certifications
- Must be able to be on feet and active throughout the day
- Must be responsible with strong communication skills and work ethic
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of one-year experience providing services to adults with developmental delays
- Minimum of one-year experience utilizing applied behavior analysis
- Bachelor’s degree
Responsibilities
- Implements instructional programming for adult learners based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Daily transport of adult learners to scheduled activities (personal vehicle required)
- Assists in progress monitoring by collecting data as assigned
- Prepares necessary instructional materials for programming
- Contributes to ISP process
- Writes daily progress notes
- Attends and participates in ongoing training and supervision, regular staff meetings, and relevant training workshops
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
