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

Easterseals Southern California•Artesia, NM

9d•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 coach assists individuals with choosing activities and life-skills learning experiences, achieving personal goals, and developing self-awareness, personal growth, and independence. The role also provides emotional support, supervision, and personal care. This is a community-based position in Cerritos 2. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., with a weekly staff meeting on Tuesdays until 3:30 p.m. No driving is required. The organization provides CPR and 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 promptly, 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 skills, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters appropriately.
Ability to interpret and follow policies, procedures, and regulations.
Basic general computer proficiency and ability to enter information into service-line applications.
Ability to provide personal care assistance, including transferring an individual with no weight-bearing ability.
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; push wheelchairs over varied terrain; tolerate outdoor work in varied weather; and move or rearrange furniture.
Ability to travel locally with individuals to participate in service-related activities.
Ability to obtain and maintain criminal-record and fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and FBI 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, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

Responsibilities

Assist individuals with assessments, planning, and evaluation, including preparation for and attendance at support-team meetings and advocacy for changes to Service Plans when needed.
Help develop and implement 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 ISP and IPP objectives.
Coordinate 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 as required, including nutrition, hygiene, and assistance with appearance.
Support individuals in communicating their needs and choices and teach them to use appropriate tools to express themselves.
Safely use technology, alternative communication tools, and adaptive equipment; train individuals in assistive technology as directed.
Follow service procedures, standards, guidelines, best practices, and applicable regulations to support health, safety, compliance, and service quality.
Attend required in-service trainings and meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.