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 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 personal goals that foster self-awareness, growth, and independence both during services and beyond. The coach provides emotional support, supervision, and personal-care assistance as needed. This is a community-based position in Glendale, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. No driving is required. The starting rate is $20.00 per hour. A $1,500 hiring bonus is available for the ADS Glendale Life Skills Coach position only and is paid at three and six months of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Maintain valid CPR and First Aid certifications.
Ability to provide personal-care assistance, including transferring an individual with no weight-bearing ability.
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 varied weather conditions and move or rearrange furniture such as tables and chairs.
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 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 all drug testing required by ESSC.
Knowledge of person-centered programming for purposeful and meaningful activities.
Ability to demonstrate active listening, patience, and empathy when communicating with individuals served.
Ability to be creative and flexible, solve problems, organize and complete tasks on time, follow written and oral supervisor instructions, take initiative, and work effectively with team members and volunteers.
Ability to maintain positive working relationships with associates, stakeholders, individuals served, family members, caregivers, and the public.
Ability to use good 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 in service-line applications.
Ability to resolve conflicts and remain calm in stressful situations.
Ability to meet the stated physical and environmental demands, including frequent carrying or lifting, standing, walking, travel, and repetitive movement; occasional sitting; and work in indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to noise, heat, dust, biofluids, or other unpleasant or hazardous conditions.
Ability to meet visual requirements including close-distance and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.

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; support preparation for and attendance at support-team meetings and advocate for or facilitate Service Plan changes as needed.
Assist in 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.
Assist individuals in selecting person-centered activities and life-skills learning experiences aligned with their preferences, service plans, and Individual Program Plan 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 support as required, including nutrition, hygiene, and assistance with appearance.
Support individuals in identifying 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 applicable service procedures, standards, guidelines, best practices, and external regulations to promote health, safety, compliance, and quality.
Attend required in-service trainings and meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.