Life Skills Coach, LO

Easterseals Southern California • Pasadena, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Life Skills Coach assists one individual in their home by planning and conducting daily activities that develop living skills, independence, and community integration. Activities are guided by the participant’s Individual Service Plan (ISP) or Individual Program Plan (IPP) and the program design. The role includes one-to-one personal care, maintaining participant documentation, supporting assessment and service-planning processes, attending ISP/IPP meetings, and completing required training.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or national equivalent.
• One to two years of experience, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience to perform the job successfully.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and self-direct while working in a participant’s home.
• Ability to interpret and carry out written or oral instructions and consistently demonstrate good judgment.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Individual Program Plans and Individual Service Plans.
• Ability to provide personal care and transfer a participant with no weight-bearing skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively; walk, stand, stoop, and kneel for extended periods; and push wheelchairs over varied terrain.
• Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and FBI, as required by Easter Seals Southern California or the program.
• Ability to pass a post-offer medical examination and tuberculosis test.
• Ability to tolerate outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to provide proof of required vaccinations or a positive titer showing immunity; a signed declination may be accepted for certain vaccinations.
• Must pass all drug testing required by ESSC.
• If the program requires transportation of participants: appropriate vehicle, valid California driver’s license, clean driving record, proper auto insurance, and current vehicle registration.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with people in behavior management programs.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI), Professional Assault Response Training (PART), or Management of Assault Behavior (MAB) training; ongoing CPI certification is required only for the BMDT program.
• Valid CPR and First Aid certifications, which must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare a weekly schedule of learning activities based on the participant’s ISP/IPP goals and objectives.
• Conduct activities in the participant’s home to develop living skills and independence.
• Support community integration through activities such as completing chores, preparing meals, grocery shopping, using public transportation, attending medical appointments, and learning financial management.
• Provide one-to-one personal care, which may include assistance with eating, hygiene, showering, restroom use, and getting ready for bedtime.
• Maintain assigned participant documentation and data, including ISP records, quarterly and annual evaluations, and ID/case notes.
• Assist with participant assessments, planning, and evaluation; attend ISP/IPP meetings; and help develop and implement the participant’s Service Plan.
• Complete required training hours on time using internal and external training resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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