Life Skills Coach (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 assigned objectives and provides training in practical skills and social behaviors that support independent or interdependent living and vocational life. The role involves local travel and may include transporting participants to community activities. Lifting, pulling, and pushing are primary activities of the job. The coach supports participants’ individual support plans, daily routines, wellbeing, informed choices, and progress documentation. The position works directly with individuals with developmental disabilities and requires screenings and a background investigation following a conditional offer. REACH provides CPR and First Aid training and certification.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have a valid California driver’s license, automobile insurance, a good DMV driving record, and a reliable, 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.
- Must undergo a pre-employment background investigation following a conditional offer.
- 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 each participant’s individual support plan.
- Learn about participants’ specific needs and backgrounds.
- Participate in meetings and assist individuals with developing living-skills and vocational objectives.
- Encourage healthy habits and participants’ wellbeing.
- Support daily routines, which may include feeding, bathing, choosing attire, grooming, personal hygiene, and restroom needs.
- Maintain and publish progress notes for assigned participants and their objectives.
- Participate in training 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 group and individual instruction to carry out individual support plans.
- Transport participants to and from vocational, medical when applicable, and training activities in the community as needed.
- 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 policies for recording time worked, safety, email, and communications.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
