Full-Time Mentor - Adult Day Services - M-F Days

Overview Join our team and begin a career with purpose! No driving required - Mon-Friday Schedule! Empathy, compassion, respect, and trust? Are these your values? If so, apply today! At ESSC these are our values too and they drive our passion to achieve our mission. Are you interested in a fulfilling career where you can make a positive impact in the world every day? As a Mentor/Life Skills Coach you can be a force for change through activism and advocacy for greater access, equity, and inclusion for all. In this position you would empower people with disabilities to gain social and daily living skills, and to be active members of their communities. Position Details Position: Life Skills Coach 1 Location: Redondo Senior Center Hours: Full-time - Monday-Friday - 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Hourly Starting Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour We provide CPR/First Aid certification for Adult Day Services Excellent Monday through Friday work schedule. No weekends or evenings Full-time positions eligible for medical, dental, & vision, 401k program, tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year, student loan counseling program, 15 days of paid time off, 11 paid holidays We offer a career path for advancement No driving required Great work culture & work/life balance Responsibilities Supports the delivery of high quality, person-centered, outcome-based adult day services to individuals with Intellectual and developmental disabilities. Directly assists individuals with the planning and selection of activities and life skills learning experiences, and achievement of individual’s goals that foster self‑awareness, personal growth, and independence while at the service and beyond. Provides emotional support, supervision and personal care to individuals in the service. Assists individuals with their assessments, planning, and evaluation processes. Supports individuals in preparing for and attending meetings with their support team, and advocating and facilitating changes to the Service Plan as necessary. Assists in the development and implementation of an Individual Service Plan (ISP) consistent with the individual’s personal goals. Maintains required documentation and data, including ISP's, quarterly and annual evaluations, and case notes. Assists individuals with the selection of person-centered activities and life skills learning experiences, in accordance with individual desires, ISP and Individual Program Plan (IPP) objectives as needed. Works with other direct support associates in the planning and delivery of activities consistent with individual and service objectives. Supervises individuals while they are at the service, and provides personal care support as required, which may include nutrition, personal hygiene, and assisting the individual to look their best. Supports individuals in finding their preferred way to communicate their needs and choices and educates them in the use of the appropriate tools to help them find their voice. Safely and effectively uses all technology, alternative communication, and adaptive equipment related to the individuals and the service. Trains individuals in the use of assistive technology as directed. Follows procedures, standards, guidelines, and best practices established in designated services; and adheres and complies with applicable regulations external to the organization, to ensure health and safety of individuals and service line staff, compliance and quality of services. Attends in‑service trainings and meetings as required. Performs other duties as assigned. Education High School diploma. Possess and maintain valid CPR and First Aid certifications. Experience 2–4 years of related experience is preferred. Or combination of education, experience, and training to perform the job successfully. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Knowledge of person-centered programming approach providing services to create purposeful and meaningful activities. Ability to demonstrate actively listening, patience, and empathy in communicating with individuals that use the service. Creative, flexible, problem solver, organized, and able to complete tasks in a timely manner. Follow directions of supervisor and take initiative. Work effectively with other team members and volunteers. Maintain positive working relationships with associates, stakeholders, individuals and their family members, caregivers and the general public. Consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills; exercise discretion and handle sensitive and confidential matters appropriately. Properly interpret and follow policies, procedures, and regulations. Basic proficiency in general computer use and ability to input information in applications utilized by the service line. Assist with personal care, including ability to transfer an individual who has no weight-bearing skills. Resolve conflicts and remain calm in stressful environments. Lift up to 50 pounds repetitively. Walk, stoop, stand, and kneel for extended periods. Push wheelchairs on a variety of terrain. Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Move and rearrange furniture for activities. Travel locally with individuals to participate in related activities. Obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation per ESSC and/or program requirements. Provide proof of required vaccinations or positive titer showing immunity. Pass post-offer medical examination and test for tuberculosis. Pass all drug testing required by ESSC. Physical Requirements Carry/Lift, frequent standing, walking, sitting, occasional travel, repetitive motion. Must be able to bend, twist, stoop, reach, pull, kneel, push wheelchairs in various terrain. Visual acuity: close distance and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Environmental exposure: constant exposure to unpleasant or hazardous conditions, indoor and outdoor work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Easter Seals Southern California, Inc.