Life Skills Coach 3

The ARC Fresno Madera Counties • Fresno, CA

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About The Position

Responsible for supervising and training individuals with developmental disabilities. The Life Skills Coach works closely with the Case Manager and Program Manager to help individuals develop their skills to their full potential and foster independence in a positive, caring manner. The role also includes completing required documentation.

Services may be provided in person, remotely, or in the community, and may include care, supervision, instruction, and job coaching. The coach helps implement individual service plans and habilitation components, develops programming activities and schedules, and documents each individual’s progress.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a background check, physical examination, TB test, and drug test.
• Ability to push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to use a computer for daily notes, creating YouTube videos, and video conferencing.

Nice To Haves

• Three to six months of related experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or other special populations.

Responsibilities

• Use established methodology to help individuals achieve their goals and track their progress.
• Provide care, supervision, instruction, and/or job coaching to individuals, in person, remotely, or in the community.
• Participate in weekly online videos.
• Develop activities, curriculum, and schedules for in-person or remote programming.
• Assist the Case Manager with implementing Individual Service Plans (ISPs) and Individual Habilitation Components (IHCs).
• Provide documentation as directed by the Program Manager.
• Assist with personal hygiene, toileting, feeding, and ambulation needs as needed.
• Accurately and legibly document individuals’ progress through daily charting and log notes in their electronic client files.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED