Life Skills Coach-Transition Academy

Job Description

Job Description

Title: TA Life Skills Coach

Classification: Full Time​

Reports to: Assigned Coordinator

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Hourly

Salary: Starting at $18.00 per hour

Location: Denton and/or Little Elm

Department: Transition Academy 

Technology: Shared Phone

Travel (frequency): Frequently, locally

On-Call (Frequency): Never

Average Hours Per Week: Full Time 30-40 hours per week​

Weekend Work (Frequency): YES

Title and Employees Supervised: None

Additional Information: NA

About 29 Acres: 29 Acres is a nonprofit organization that enhances the lives of adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). 29 Acres focuses on using research-based practices and programming to make meaningful and measured progress. At 29 Acres, we prioritize individualized programming, setting specific goals and outcomes tailored to the unique needs of our clients. 

29 Acres’ living community is located in Crossroads Texas approximately 30 miles north of Dallas. Located near the shores of Lake Lewisville, 29 Acres is a quiet community yet is only minutes away from the University of North Texas and all the major services and activities of the Dallas metroplex. It is easily accessible from several highways serving the North Texas area. 

Position Summary

The Life Skills Coach for the Transition Academy Program helps clients with their planned goals, recreational activities (e.g. lake sports, swimming, rock climbing), vocational opportunities, life skills and personal care. The Life Skills coach supplies student support for generalizing learned skills and teaching new skills. Additionally, they use company transportation to transport clients and ensure safety at events in the community.

Position Qualifications

• Preferred: A minimum of an associate degree or credits equivalent to Junior in College (at least 60 hours)

• Required: Highschool diploma or GED 

• Required: Some experience working with individuals with ASD or intellectual disabilities.

• Required: Must complete Company Training within the first 90 days of employment: CPR, First Aid, and CPI or Safety Care

• Required: Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test.

• Required: Must hold a valid Texas driver’s license and possess an acceptable driving record.

• Required working conditions include:

  • Environments include indoor (e.g. office, house, classroom), and outdoor with resultant climate variations.

  • May include required strength/endurance (e.g. lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, etc.), exposure to injury (e.g. biting, hitting, kicking) and/or other hazards (e.g. bodily fluids)

  • Must have the physical ability to respond appropriately to situations that require first aid or CPR

  • Must be able to assist adults in emergency situations.

Operational Responsibilities 

• Provide life skills training to assist clients in planning activities, vocational training, daily life skills, budgeting, cooking, social and other programs.

• Assist clients with summer recreational activities (e.g. lake sports, swimming, rock climbing)

• Practice career readiness skills in various areas while providing needed assistance in the process. 

• Check the calendar for maintenance responsibilities of animals. 

• Find jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities.

• Provide feedback to Enrich Coordinators on further programming for clients.