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 helps participants develop practical skills and social behaviors that support independent or interdependent living and vocational participation. The role includes supporting participants with daily routines and personal care, providing individual and group instruction, documenting progress, and helping individuals make informed choices about their schedules and activities. The coach may transport participants to vocational, medical, and training activities in the community. Lifting, pulling, and pushing are among the physical activities associated with this position. This is a part-time position serving the Whittier area and associated locations, with local travel and a day shift. The listed hourly pay range is $17.65–$19.85. REACH provides CPR and First Aid training and certification. Employment is conditional on successful health and LiveScan screenings and may include a pre-employment background investigation after a conditional offer.
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.
- Must be willing 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 implementing vocational, independent-living, and interdependent-living objectives in each participant’s individual support plan.
- Learn and remain knowledgeable about participants’ needs and backgrounds.
- Participate in meetings and assist individuals with disabilities in developing living-skills and/or vocational objectives.
- Encourage healthy habits and participants’ sense of wellbeing.
- Support fundamental daily routines, which may include feeding, bathing, choosing attire, grooming, personal hygiene, and restroom needs.
- Maintain and publish progress notes for assigned individuals and their 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 services.
- 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.
- 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 hours worked, safety, email, and communications.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- REACH provides CPR and First Aid training and certification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
