ILS Life Skills Coach - Turlock

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Referral Program
• Paid Training
• 401(k)

New Start Supported Living Services is seeking a dependable, motivated, and patient Life Skills Coach to provide one-on-one support to a young adult with developmental disabilities in theStockton area. This position requires a strong male role model who is comfortable providing structure, maintaining clear professional boundaries, and helping an individual develop greater independence through consistency, encouragement, and accountability.

Schedule:

• Part-Time, Approximately up to 40 hours per month
• Currently there is no set schedule as the schedule will be coordinates based on the individuals needs and availability. Morning and day availability is required for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Teach and reinforce independent living skills
• Assist with developing and maintaining daily and weekly routines
• Provide frequent redirection and help the individual remain focused and on task
• Assist with organization and maintaining a clean living space
• Teach cleaning skills and help establish sustainable cleaning routines
• Provide guidance and prompting with personal hygiene and self-care
• Assist with time management, planning, and completing responsibilities
• Help break larger tasks into manageable steps
• Encourage appropriate decision-making and problem-solving
• Support community integration and appropriate social skills
• Provide positive mentorship while maintaining strong professional boundaries
• Encourage independence rather than completing tasks for the individual
• Complete required documentation in accordance with agency requirements

Qualifications:

• Male applicants required for this specific client assignment at clients request
• Patient, dependable, consistent, and encouraging
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Comfortable providing structure, reminders, and redirection
• Ability to establish and maintain clear professional boundaries
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Must be at least 18 year of age
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent GED
• Must be able to speak, read and write English
• Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience supporting individuals with disabilities. Must also have a punctual and reliable work ethic with a positive attitude, empathy and the ability to support others.
• Must be able to pass and maintain a clean DOJ Live Scan Background Check
• Driving Clients: Must provide and maintain a clean DMV driving record, Valid California driver's license, current automobile insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle.
• Have and maintain current CPR and First Aid certification from an in-person course
• Provide Negative TB clearance and clear work physical examination from within the last year
• Ability to complete all required hiring, training, and onboarding requirements
• Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour

Who Would Be a Great Fit?
Someone who is naturally confident, structured, and dependable and enjoys helping another person work toward greater independence. This position is best suited for someone who can build a positive relationship while still maintaining the clear boundaries and expectations of a Life Skills Coach.An interest in history, antiques, collectibles, or historical reenactments may be helpful for building rapport with this individual, although it is not required.
First Step : Please apply directly on our website @ newstartsls.org/careers

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