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

Easterseals Southern California•Torrance, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Life Skills Coach I supports high-quality, person-centered, outcome-based adult day services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role helps participants plan and select activities and life-skills learning experiences, and work toward goals that foster self-awareness, personal growth, independence, and community participation. It also provides emotional support, supervision, and personal care as needed. This is a full-time, community-based position at the Torrance (Cota) site, scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Driving is not required. The employer provides CPR/First Aid certification for Adult Day Services.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Possess and maintain valid CPR and First Aid certifications.
Ability to 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, participants, families, caregivers, and the public.
Ability to exercise good judgment and 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 service-line applications.
Ability to assist with participants’ personal care, including transferring an individual who has no weight-bearing skills.
Ability to resolve conflicts and remain calm in stressful environments.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively; walk, stoop, stand, and kneel for extended periods; and push wheelchairs over varied terrain.
Ability to tolerate outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions and to move or rearrange furniture, such as tables and chairs.
Ability to travel locally with participants for service-related activities.
Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation, as required.
Ability to provide proof of required vaccinations or a positive titer showing immunity.
Ability to pass a post-offer medical examination and tuberculosis test.
Must pass all drug testing required by ESSC.

Nice To Haves

Two to four years of related experience is preferred; an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training may also prepare a candidate to perform the job successfully.
Knowledge of person-centered programming that creates purposeful and meaningful activities.

Responsibilities

Assist individuals with assessments, planning, and evaluation; support preparation for and attendance at support-team meetings and help advocate for Service Plan changes when needed.
Assist with developing and implementing Individual Service Plans consistent with participants’ personal goals.
Maintain required documentation and data, including Individual Service Plans, quarterly and annual evaluations, and case notes.
Help individuals select person-centered activities and life-skills learning experiences in accordance with their preferences and ISP and IPP objectives.
Coordinate with other direct support associates to plan and deliver activities consistent with individual and service objectives.
Supervise participants and provide personal care support as required, including help with nutrition, hygiene, and appearance.
Support individuals in communicating their needs and choices and educate them in the use of appropriate communication tools.
Safely and effectively use technology, alternative communication tools, and adaptive equipment related to participants and the service; train individuals to use assistive technology as directed.
Follow service procedures, standards, guidelines, best practices, and applicable external regulations to support health, safety, compliance, and service quality.
Attend required in-service trainings and meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.