Independent Living Coach

2 months ago


East Los Angeles, United States Designated Exceptional Services for Independence Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

If you like helping people, this job is for you. You will implement ideas and help your clients become their ultimate best by assisting them to reach their goals. Daily activities will enhance the development of their skills. Each consumer's goals and objectives are different. On one day you may be taking them to the gym to increase their health and wellness goal or on another day, you will be assisting them as they study to take a test for school. You will need to maintain all assigned documentation and data regarding their progress. As the educator you will sometimes need to provide personal care for them. Punctuality and empathy will be an important skill that is needed to carry out these responsibilities. Monthly mastermind meetings to collaborate with your peers and case manager will be held to ensure you are supported with the resources necessary for an excellent outcome of goals.

 

Description:

  • Under general direction of the Case Manager assists in coordinating and planning schedules of daily activities to facilitate learning experiences
  • Serves as an additional liaison with the consumer’s family and other agencies

Position Requirements:

  • Valid CA Driver’s License
  • Safe, reliable vehicle with current registration and insurance
  • Recent DMV print-out with good driving record
  • Ability to lift between 50 to 75 lbs. depending on individuals served and pass post-offer physical
  • CPR and First Aid training within 14 business days of start date
  • Read, speak, write English
  • Ability to work independently with or without direct supervision
  • Exercise sound judgment at all times
  • Ability to effectively and communicate in writing, i.e. telephone, email, reports, etc.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • 6 months of volunteer or paid work experience of persons with disabilities
  • Ability to conform to work schedule that may be split
  • Bilingual in Spanish and or Chinese or Mandarin
  • High School graduate or higher education preferred
  • Ability to communicate effectively written and orally
  • Experience in providing community based direct services for individuals with disabilities
  • Ability to work independently without direct supervision
  • Ability to creatively develop an individual program of services to meet consumer needs

Requirements

  • Valid Class C Driver’s License
  • Proof of automobile insurance
  • Recent DMV print-out with good driving record
  • Reliable and safe vehicle
  • Tuberculosis clearance
  • Life Scan Background Check
  • High School Diploma
  • Ability to lift between 50 and 75 pounds depending upon individuals served
  • Have CPR and First Aid Certification upon 1 week of becoming employed

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

 

  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule

 

Schedule:

 

  • 4 hour shift

 

COVID-19 considerations:

All employees are asked to follow our Health Affirmation Guidelines and are required to verify their health before reporting to work.

Education:

 

  • Associate (Preferred)

 

License/Certification:

 

  • Driver's License (Preferred)
  • CPR Certification (Preferred)

 

Work Location: Multiple Locations



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