Mentor​/Life Skills Coach - Part-Time - Adult Day Services - M-F

Mentor/Life Skills Coach - Part-Time - Adult Day Services - M-F Days

Easterseals Southern California

Overview

Join our team and begin a career with purpose! No driving required – Mon‑Fri Schedule. Empathy, compassion, respect, and trust are your values? Apply today! As a Mentor/Life Skills Coach you empower people with disabilities to gain social and daily living skills and become active members of their communities.

Position:
Life Skills Coach 1 – Site‑based Adult Day Program (La Tijera site)

Location:

Westchester, Los Angeles

Hours:

Part‑time Monday‑Friday 8:30 am to 2:15 pm

Hourly Pay Rate: $20

We provide CPR/First Aid certification for Adult Day Services

Excellent Monday through Friday work schedule. No weekends or evenings.

Part‑time positions are eligible for 401k program, tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year, free student loan counseling program, 5 days of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and more! No driving required. Great work culture & work/life balance.

Essential Function

• Supports daily activities using a variety of techniques to assist in the development of community life and safety skills consistent with the goals of the individual.
• Assists individuals with planning, preparing, and executing a weekly schedule of activities, providing lifelong learning skills and learning experiences according to service‑provided ISP and IPP goals and objectives.
• Provides assistance with personal care which may include nutrition, personal hygiene and supporting the individual to look his/her best.
• Assists in the development and implementation of a Service Plan consistent with the individual’s personal goals. Assists with assessments, planning, and the evaluation process for individuals. May attend meetings with stakeholders to recommend changes to the service plan.
• Maintains all assigned documentation and data, including ISP's, quarterly and annual evaluations, and case notes.
• Provides guidance to the Personal Assistants as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma. CPR certification card and First Aid certificate.

Experience

• 1‑2 years’ experience, or equivalent combination of training, education and experience to perform the job successfully.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Ability to provide assistance with personal care and transfer an individual who may have little to no weight bearing skills.
• Ability to push people who use wheelchairs on a variety of terrain and support people with other mobility needs as required.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing; ability to interpret and carry out verbal and written instruction.
• Must be able to work in a team environment, practicing collaboration and cooperation; solution‑oriented and creative.
• Must adhere to ethical practices and the core values of ESSC.
• Ability to tolerate an outdoor work environment inclusive of a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to pass a post‑offer physical examination and a TB test.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation per Easterseals and/or Service requirements.
• May be required to utilize personal vehicle to transport individuals locally, depending on service design and location; maintain driving record in compliance with Transportation Safety Standards; maintain auto insurance and vehicle registration; must have a minimum of 3 years’ driving experience.

Physical Requirements

• Carrying/Lifting:
  Frequent / 0‑30 lbs.
• Standing:
  Frequent / up to 5 hours per day.
• Sitting:
  Occasional / up to 3 hours per day.
• Walking:
  Frequent / up to 5 hours per day.
• Repetitive Motion/Activity:
  Frequent (bend, twist, stoop, reach, pull, kneel, push wheelchairs in a variety of terrain).
• Visual Acuity:
  Close distance and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Travel:
  Frequent.
• Environmental Exposure:
  Constant exposure to unpleasant or hazardous conditions (noise, heat, dust, bio fluids, etc.), indoor and outdoor work environment.

Employment Type
:
Part‑time

Seniority Level
:
Entry level