Life Skills Coach PT (Direct Service Professional)
About The Position
The Life Skills Coach (Direct Service Professional) provides direct educational, vocational, and supported-living services and training to 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 supports participants in developing practical skills and social behaviors for independent or interdependent living and vocational life. The role includes lifting, pulling, and pushing as primary activities and requires local travel to transport participants to community activities as needed. The position requires an interest in learning about the training and vocational needs of individuals with disabilities and adaptive needs, clear written and oral communication, and the ability to work independently without direct supervision. A high school diploma or GED is preferred. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a valid California driver's license, automobile insurance, a good DMV driving record, and a reliable, safe vehicle. The position requires the ability to lift 50–80 pounds. REACH provides CPR and First Aid training and certification. Candidates must successfully complete health and LiveScan screenings; REACH also conducts a pre-employment background investigation following a conditional offer. This role works directly with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must possess a valid California driver's license.
- Must have automobile insurance, a good DMV driving record, and a reliable, safe vehicle.
- Ability to lift 50–80 pounds.
- Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and orally.
- Interest in and willingness to learn about training and vocational needs of individuals with disabilities and adaptive needs.
- Must successfully complete health and LiveScan screenings.
- Must undergo a pre-employment background investigation following a conditional offer of employment.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with implementing vocational, independent-living, and interdependent-living objectives in participants’ individual support plans.
- Learn about participants’ specific needs and backgrounds.
- Participate in meetings and assist individuals with disabilities in developing living-skills and/or vocational objectives.
- Foster healthy habits and participants’ sense of wellbeing.
- Support fundamental daily routines, including feeding, bathing, choosing attire, grooming, personal hygiene, and restroom needs.
- Maintain and publish progress notes for assigned individuals and their specific objectives.
- Participate in regular training on current independent-living practices and work with the Program Supervisor to implement new techniques and practices.
- Support informed choices about program schedules, including changes or additions to daily activities that enrich REACH services.
- Provide group and individual instruction to carry out individual support plans.
- Transport individuals with disabilities to and from vocational, medical when applicable, and training activities in the community as needed.
- Attend and actively participate in peer-group activities and discussions, including 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 and policies concerning safety, email, and communications.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
