URGENTLY HIRING: Life Skill Coach

Humboldt Community Access and Resource Center • Eureka, CA

96d • $17 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Life Skills Coach provides functional, social, behavioral, community living, and vocational skills training to adults with developmental disabilities in community-integrated and program-based settings. The role supports participants in working toward goals in their service plans, promotes independence and positive behavior, provides care and supervision during assigned activities, and maintains accurate documentation of participant progress, support needs, and program requirements.

The position implements individual service plans and behavior support strategies under appropriate direction, participates in assessments and ongoing progress reviews, and provides coaching and support to individuals and groups. Duties may include personal care, mobility assistance, transportation, vocational activities, and additional one-to-one support, depending on assigned participant needs. The role follows HCAR policies and participant rights, confidentiality, safety, and program procedures, and maintains required certifications, clearances, and training.

This is a regular, full-time, nonexempt position at HCAR Bay Center, classified as 37.5 hours per week. The hourly rate is $16.90–$26.23. The position reports to the Program Director and does not directly supervise employees.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and understand service plans, behavior support plans, safety rules, operating instructions, documentation requirements, and organizational procedures.
• Ability to write routine notes, reports, correspondence, tracking records, and other required documentation accurately and promptly.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with participants, staff, families, caregivers, supervisors, and community members.
• Ability to use basic math for time, rate, percentage, tracking, reporting, and service documentation needs.
• Ability to apply practical judgment, follow written and verbal instructions, respond to routine problems, and seek supervisory guidance when needed.
• Ability to provide a positive, respectful, and supportive environment that promotes learning, skill maintenance, dignity, and independence.
• Ability to adapt to changing participant needs, schedules, environments, and program priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive participant, medical, behavioral, and service information appropriately.
• Valid California driver license, reliable transportation, proof of automobile insurance, and an acceptable driving record are required when driving is part of assigned duties.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain certification within the required timeline.
• Ability to successfully complete required background clearance, fingerprinting, TB clearance, physical examination, and other employment-related screenings.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including lifting and moving up to 50 pounds as required by assigned duties and participant support needs.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of related experience working with individuals with developmental, intellectual, behavioral, or other disabilities is preferred. Related college coursework in social welfare, special education, psychology, rehabilitation, or a comparable field may be considered as a partial substitute for paid work experience.
• Behavior management or positive behavioral support experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement participant Individual Service Plans, service objectives, and related support strategies under the direction of the Service Coordinator or assigned supervisor.
• Implement participant Behavior Support Plans or related behavioral strategies under the direction of the Resource Specialist or appropriate program leadership.
• Participate in participant assessments and ongoing reviews of service plan objectives, behavior support goals, skill development, and progress.
• Provide care, supervision, and skills training to individuals and groups in community-integrated and program-based settings.
• Support development of behavioral and social skills, community access, independent living, vocational readiness, communication, safety awareness, and use of community resources.
• Use verbal and nonverbal prompts, modeling, reinforcement, and approved support strategies to redirect challenging behaviors and promote positive behaviors.
• Supervise participants in vocational skills training and maintain timesheets or related documentation for paid work activities when applicable.
• Assist participants with personal care, including toileting, feeding, hygiene, and other support needs, using proper training and respectful practices.
• Assist participants with personal devices and mobility supports, including wheelchairs, walkers, prostheses, braces, and other adaptive equipment.
• Assist with lifting, transferring, positioning, and mobility support using proper training, safety procedures, and assigned support plans.
• Maintain timely and accurate daily tracking, case notes, service documentation, behavior documentation, and other required records.
• Drive agency vehicles or transport participants to community locations, activities, appointments, or assigned service locations when required and authorized.
• Follow HCAR policies, confidentiality requirements, participant rights standards, safety practices, and applicable program procedures.
• Report incidents, safety or behavioral concerns, injuries, and significant participant updates to the appropriate supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintain required certifications, clearances, and agency training, including CPR, first aid, mandated training, and other assigned training.
• When assigned one-to-one or higher-level support, provide attendant care for participants with physical support needs, intensive behavioral support needs, self-injurious behaviors, elopement risk, or other safety concerns.
• Support participant communication, participation, and integration into peer group activities during one-to-one assignments.
• When trained and assigned, provide additional care and documentation for participants with restricted health conditions or specialized support needs.
• Complete additional documentation related to Needs and Service Plans, health support needs, and assigned participant goals when required.

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Health insurance eligibility
• Other benefits in accordance with HCAR personnel policies, benefit plan documents, and applicable eligibility requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED