Life Skills Coach II

Easterseals Southern California•Pasadena, CA

102d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team and begin a career with purpose! No driving required - Mon-Friday Schedule! Empathy, compassion, respect, and trust? Are these your values? If so, apply today! At ESSC these are our values too and they drive our passion to achieve our mission. Are you interested in a fulfilling career where you can make a positive impact in the world every day? As a Mentor/Life Skills Coach you can be a force for change through activism and advocacy for greater access, equity, and inclusion for all. In this position you would empower people with disabilities to gain social and daily living skills, and to be active members of their communities. Support a client in Burbank who is looking for a peer, someone that will walk with him daily to downtown Burbank for lunch, play video games with him, support him with making meals and taking his meds, support him in keeping his house clean, etc. Need is for Saturday and Sundays 10a-6p. Total 16 hours per week. Pay starts at $20.00/hr. Life Skills Coach will work in a 1:1 ratio in a Residential home. Duties include assisting adults with mobility issues, physical disabilities and developmental disabilities. OVERVIEW OF POSITION: Under general supervision, plans and conducts the daily activities of individuals to facilitate individual learning experiences and develops living skills consistent with the Individual Service Plan (ISP)/Individual Program Plan (IPP) objectives and Service Design.

Requirements

Typically requires HS diploma.IIIFirst Aid and CPR certifications
3-5 years’ experience, or equivalent combination of training, education and experience to perform the job successfully
One year experience working with people in a behavior management program.
Demonstrated proficiency with Person Centered Programming approach to therapy to create purposeful and meaningful activities
Must possess basic computer skills; demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Applications (i.e. Excel)
Ability to learn and demonstrate the safe use of all adaptive equipment related to the program
Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing; ability to interpret and carry out verbal and written instruction
Must be able to work in a team environment, practicing collaboration and cooperation; ability to be solution-oriented and creative
Must adhere to ethical practices and the core values of ESSC
Ability to provide assistance with personal care and transfer an individual who may have little to no weight bearing skills
Ability to push people who use wheelchairs on a variety of terrain and support people with other mobility needs as required
Ability to tolerate an outdoor work environment inclusive of a variety of weather conditions
Ability to pass a post-offer physical examination and a TB test
Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation per Easterseals and/or Service requirements
May be required to utilize personal vehicle to transport individuals locally, depending on service design and location; maintain driving record in compliance with Transportation Safety Standards; maintain auto insurance and vehicle registration; must have a minimum of 3 years’ driving experience
Carrying/Lifting: Frequent / Up to 5 hours per day
Standing: Occasional / Up to 3 hours per day
Sitting: Frequent / Up to 5 hours per day
Walking: Frequent / Up to 5 hours per day
Repetitive Motion/Activity: Frequent (bend, twist, stoop, reach, pull, kneel, push wheelchairs in a variety of terrain). Keyboard activity and writing.
Visual Acuity: Close distance and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Travel: Frequent
Environmental Exposure: Constant exposure to unpleasant or hazardous conditions (noise, heat, dust, bio fluids, etc.), indoor and outdoor work environment

Responsibilities

Supports daily activities using a variety of techniques to assist in the development of community life and safety skills consistent with the goals of the individual
Assists individuals with planning, preparing, and executing a weekly schedule of activities, providing life-long learning skills and learning experiences according to service-provided ISP and IPP goals and objectives
Provides assistance with personal care which may include nutrition, personal hygiene and supporting the individual to look his/her best
Assists in the development and implementation of a Service Plan consistent with the individual’s personal goals.
Assists with assessments, planning, and the evaluation process for individuals.
May attend meetings with stakeholders to recommend changes to the service plan
Maintains all assigned documentation and data, including ISP's, quarterly and annual evaluations, and case notes
Provides guidance to the Personal Assistants as necessary
Performs other duties as assigned

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