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

Easterseals Southern California•Glendale, AZ

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Life Skills Coach I supports the delivery of high-quality, person-centered, outcome-based adult day services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role helps individuals plan and choose activities and life-skills learning experiences, and work toward goals that foster self-awareness, personal growth, and independence at the service and in the community. The coach provides emotional support, supervision, and personal care as needed. This is a community-based position in Glendale, scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Driving is not required. Starting pay is $20 per hour. A $1,500 hiring bonus is available only for the Glendale Adult Day Services Life Skills Coach position and is paid at three and six months of employment.

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 who use 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 interact appropriately and maintain positive working relationships with associates, stakeholders, individuals, family members, caregivers, and the public.
Good judgment and decision-making; discretion in handling sensitive and confidential matters.
Ability to interpret and follow policies, procedures, and regulations.
Basic general computer proficiency and ability to enter information in applications used by the service line.
Ability to assist participants with personal care, including transferring an individual with no weight-bearing ability.
Ability to resolve conflicts and remain calm in stressful situations.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively and to walk, stoop, stand, and kneel for extended periods.
Ability to push wheelchairs over varied terrain and move or rearrange furniture such as tables and chairs.
Ability to tolerate outdoor work in varied weather conditions.
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 program requirements.
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.
Physical requirements include frequent carrying/lifting, standing, walking, travel, and repetitive motions such as bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, pulling, kneeling, and pushing wheelchairs; sitting is occasional.
Visual ability including close-distance and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work with constant exposure to unpleasant or hazardous conditions, including noise, heat, dust, and bodily fluids, in indoor and outdoor environments.

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 approaches that provide purposeful and meaningful activities.

Responsibilities

Assist individuals with assessments, planning, and evaluation, including preparing for and attending support-team meetings and facilitating or advocating for Service Plan changes as needed.
Assist with developing and implementing Individual Service Plans consistent with individuals’ 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 consistent with their preferences and service objectives.
Coordinate with other direct support associates in planning and delivering activities aligned with individual and service objectives.
Supervise individuals at the service and provide personal care as required, including support with nutrition, hygiene, and appearance.
Help individuals communicate their needs and choices and learn to use appropriate communication tools.
Use technology, alternative communication methods, and adaptive equipment safely and effectively; train individuals in assistive technology as directed.
Follow applicable service procedures, standards, guidelines, best practices, and external regulations to support health, safety, compliance, and service quality.
Attend required in-service trainings and meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel locally with individuals to participate in activities related to the service.