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

Easterseals Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

8d•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 individuals plan and choose activities and life-skills learning experiences, and supports them in achieving goals that foster self-awareness, personal growth, and independence at the service and in the broader community. The coach provides emotional support, supervision, and personal care as needed. This is a full-time, community-based position at the Northridge (Corbin site), scheduled Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. No driving is required. CPR and First Aid certification is provided for Adult Day Services. The position offers an opportunity for career growth.

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 instructions, 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 general 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 proficiency with general computer use and entering information in service-line applications.
Ability to provide personal-care assistance, including transferring an individual who has no weight-bearing skills.
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; push wheelchairs over varied terrain; tolerate outdoor work in varied weather; and move or rearrange furniture.
Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record and fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and FBI, 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 motion (bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, pulling, kneeling, and pushing wheelchairs); occasional sitting; close-distance and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus; and constant exposure to potentially unpleasant or hazardous conditions such as noise, heat, dust, and bodily fluids in indoor and outdoor environments.

Nice To Haves

2–4 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Knowledge of person-centered programming approaches that create purposeful and meaningful activities.

Responsibilities

Assist individuals with assessments, planning, and evaluation, including preparing for and attending support-team meetings and advocating for changes to Service Plans as needed.
Assist in developing and implementing Individual Service Plans (ISPs) aligned with each individual's personal goals.
Maintain required documentation and data, including ISPs, quarterly and annual evaluations, and case notes.
Help individuals select person-centered activities and life-skills learning experiences in accordance with their preferences, ISP, 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, personal hygiene, and assistance with appearance.
Support individuals in finding ways to communicate their needs and choices and educate them in using appropriate communication tools.
Use technology, alternative communication tools, and adaptive equipment safely and effectively; 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.
Travel locally with individuals to participate in service-related activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.