Job Description

Life Skills Coach

Join our team and begin a career with purpose! Training provided - 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.

As a Mentor/Life Skills Coach you would empower people with disabilities to gain social and daily living skills, and to be active members of their communities.

Position: Life Skills Coach 1

Location: Brea - Adult Day Services Senior Program

Hours: Full-time - Monday-Friday - Requires availability between 7:30 am to 5:00 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 are 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, etc.

We offer a career path providing room to grow!

No driving required

Great work culture & work/life balance

ESSC is the largest disability services organization in California and we have been operating for over 100 years! At ESSC, we value the uniqueness and dignity of our associates and their contributions to our organization. Join a team with an amazing work culture, career path, and great benefits for part and full-time positions.

Responsibilities

• Assists individuals with their assessments, planning, and the evaluation process.
• Assists in the development and implementation of an Individual Service Plan (ISP) consistent with the individual's personal goals.
• Assists individuals in finding their preferred way to communicate their needs and choices.
• Safely and effectively uses all technology, alternative communication and adaptive equipment related to the individuals and the service.
• Follows procedures, standards, guidelines, and best practices established in designated services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate actively listening, patience, and empathy in communicating with individuals.
• Able to be creative and flexible, problem solve, organize and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Able to interact appropriately and maintain positive working relationships.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to properly interpret and follow policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Basic proficiency in general computer use.
• Ability to provide assistance with personal care.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and remain calm in stressful environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively.
• Ability to walk, stoop, stand, and kneel for extended periods of time.
• Ability to travel locally.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance.
• Ability to provide proof of required vaccinations.
• Must pass all drug testing required by ESSC.

EDUCATION:

• High School diploma.
• Possess and maintain valid CPR and First Aid certifications.

EXPERIENCE:

• Two to four (2-4) years of related experience is preferred.
• Or the combination of education, experience, and training to perform the job successfully.

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