Mentor/Life Skills Coach I - Adult Day Services - $1,500 Hiring Bonus

Easterseals Southern California • Glendale, CA

25d • 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 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. It also provides emotional support, supervision, and personal care.

The position is based in a community-based Adult Day Services program in Glendale. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Driving is not required. Starting pay is $20 per hour, with a $1,500 hiring bonus for the Glendale ADS Life Skills Coach position, paid at three and six months of employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Possess and maintain valid CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Ability to assist with participants’ personal care, including transferring an individual with no weight-bearing skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively; walk, stoop, stand, and kneel for extended periods; push wheelchairs over varied terrain; and move or rearrange furniture.
• Ability to tolerate outdoor work in varied weather conditions and travel locally with individuals for service-related activities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record and fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation, as required by ESSC or the program.
• Provide proof of required vaccinations or a positive titer showing immunity; pass a post-offer medical examination and tuberculosis test; and pass required drug testing.
• Knowledge of person-centered programming and the provision of purposeful, meaningful activities.
• Ability to communicate with active listening, patience, and empathy.
• 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.
• Good judgment and decision-making; discretion and appropriate handling of sensitive and confidential matters.
• Ability to interpret and follow policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Basic general computer proficiency and ability to enter information into service-line applications.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and remain calm in stressful environments.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of frequent carrying/lifting, standing, walking, travel, and repetitive motions, as well as the stated visual and environmental requirements.

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.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• $1,500 hiring bonus for the Glendale ADS Life Skills Coach position, paid at three and six months of employment.

What This Job Offers

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