Life Skills Coach PT (Direct Service Professional)
About The Position
The Life Skills Coach (Direct Service Professional) assists with direct educational, vocational, and supported living services for individuals with disabilities and adaptive needs. Under the direct supervision of a Training Specialist or Team Director, the coach implements objectives assigned by an immediate supervisor and provides training in practical skills and social behaviors that support independent or interdependent living and vocational life. The role includes local community travel and regular physical activities, including lifting, pulling, and pushing. The coach supports participants’ individual support plans, provides individual and group instruction, documents progress, assists with daily routines and personal care, and helps participants make informed choices about their schedules and activities. The coach transports participants to vocational, medical when applicable, and training activities as needed; participates in meetings, trainings, peer discussions, and safety programs; and follows REACH policies. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must possess a valid California driver’s license and automobile insurance, have a good DMV driving record, and have a reliable and safe vehicle.
- Must be able to lift 50–80 pounds.
- Must be able to work independently without direct supervision.
- Must communicate clearly and concisely in writing and orally.
- Must successfully complete health and LiveScan screenings.
- Interest in and willingness to learn about training and vocational needs of individuals with disabilities and adaptive needs.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with vocational, independent-living, and interdependent-living objectives in participants’ individual support plans.
- Learn about participants’ needs and backgrounds.
- Participate in meetings and assist individuals with disabilities in developing living skills and/or vocational objectives.
- Encourage healthful habits and wellbeing among participants.
- Support daily routines, including feeding, bathing, choosing attire, grooming, personal hygiene, and restroom needs.
- Maintain and publish progress notes about assigned participants and their objectives.
- Attend trainings on current independent-living practices and work with the Program Supervisor to implement new techniques and practices.
- Support informed choices about program schedules and changes or additions to daily activities.
- Provide individual and group instruction to carry out individual support plans.
- Transport participants to vocational, medical when applicable, and training activities in the community as needed.
- Attend and actively participate in peer group activities, discussions, and monthly staff and safety meetings.
- Participate in REACH safety programs and report safety issues or concerns.
- Follow REACH policies, including requirements for recording time worked, safety, email, and communications.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- CPR and First Aid training and certification are provided by REACH.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
