Full-Time Mentor/DSP - Adult Day Services - M-F Days

Easterseals Southern California•Cerritos, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Life Skills Coach I supports high-quality, person-centered, outcome-based adult day services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The position directly assists individuals with planning and selecting activities and life-skills learning experiences, and with achieving goals that foster self-awareness, personal growth, and independence. The coach also provides emotional support, supervision, and personal care as needed. This is a community-based role in Cerritos, California, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., except Tuesdays, when the schedule runs until 3:30 p.m. for weekly staff meetings. Driving is not required. The organization provides CPR and First Aid certification for Adult Day Services. The advertised starting rate is $20.00 per hour. Full-time positions are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) program, tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year, a student loan counseling program, 15 days of paid time off, and 11 paid holidays. The employer also describes opportunities for career growth and a positive work culture and work/life balance.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Possess and maintain valid CPR and First Aid certifications.
Knowledge of person-centered programming that provides purposeful and meaningful activities.
Demonstrate active listening, patience, and empathy when communicating with individuals using the service.
Ability to be creative and flexible; solve problems; organize and complete tasks on time; follow written and oral directions; take initiative; and work effectively with team members and volunteers.
Ability to maintain positive working relationships with associates, stakeholders, individuals, family members, caregivers, and the public.
Consistently demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making, exercise discretion, and handle sensitive and confidential matters appropriately.
Ability to interpret and follow policies, procedures, and regulations.
Basic proficiency with general computer use and entering information into applications used by the service line.
Ability to assist participants with personal care, including transferring an individual with no weight-bearing skills.
Ability to resolve conflicts and remain calm in stressful situations.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively.
Ability to walk, stoop, stand, and kneel for extended periods; perform frequent bending, twisting, reaching, pulling, and pushing wheelchairs over varied terrain; and move or rearrange furniture such as tables and chairs.
Ability to tolerate outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions and exposure to noise, heat, dust, biofluids, and other unpleasant or hazardous conditions.
Ability to travel locally with individuals using the service for related activities.
Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record and fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation, in accordance with organizational or program requirements.
Provide proof of required vaccinations or a positive titer showing immunity.
Pass a post-offer medical examination and tuberculosis test.
Pass all drug testing required by ESSC.
Meet the stated visual requirements, including close-distance and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Two to four years of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist individuals with assessments, planning, and evaluation.
Support individuals in preparing for and attending meetings with their support team, and advocate for or facilitate changes to Service Plans as needed.
Assist in developing and implementing Individual Service Plans (ISPs) consistent with individuals’ personal goals.
Maintain required documentation and data, including ISPs, quarterly and annual evaluations, and case notes.
Help individuals select person-centered activities and life-skills learning experiences aligned with their desires, ISP, and Individual Program Plan objectives.
Work with other direct support associates to plan and deliver activities consistent with individual and service objectives.
Supervise individuals at the service and provide personal care support as required, including nutrition, hygiene, and assistance with appearance.
Support individuals in finding preferred ways to communicate their needs and choices, and teach them to use appropriate communication tools.
Safely and effectively use technology, alternative communication methods, and adaptive equipment related to individuals and the service.
Train individuals to use assistive technology as directed.
Follow service procedures, standards, guidelines, and best practices, and comply with applicable regulations to support health and safety, compliance, and service quality.
Attend required in-service trainings and meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.