Life and Wellness Coach

Autism Services; Moose Jaw; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Autism Services is seeking a Life Skills and Wellness Coach to support individuals in building practical skills, healthy routines, confidence, and self-awareness for better daily living and well-being.

You will combine life skills education, wellness coaching, and individualized support to help participants set goals, overcome barriers, and progress toward greater independence and growth.

Qualifications

• Education, training, or experience in coaching, wellness, education, social services, psychology, human services, nursing, or a related field is an asset.
• Experience facilitating groups, coaching individuals, mentoring, or teaching is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate individual and group sessions focused on life skills, wellness, and personal development.
• Teach practical skills such as goal setting, time management, problem-solving, emotional regulation, healthy routines, and personal responsibility.
• Complete participant assessments and help develop realistic, individualized plans based on needs, strengths, and goals.
• Provide one-on-one coaching, encouragement, motivation, and accountability.
• Support participants in identifying barriers and developing practical strategies for success.
• Prepare lesson plans, activities, and educational materials that match participant needs and abilities.
• Facilitate wellness education related to nutrition awareness, stress management, self-care, sleep hygiene, and lifestyle habits.
• Monitor participant progress and maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation.
• Collaborate with team members and other supports to strengthen participant outcomes.
• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and adherence to organizational policies and safety standards.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Relationship-building

Education

Education, training, or experience in coaching, wellness, education, social services, psychology, human services, nursing, or a related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Life Skills and Wellness Coach supports individuals in building the practical skills, healthy routines, confidence, and self-awareness needed to improve daily living and overall well-being. This role combines life skills education, wellness coaching, and individualized support to help participants set goals, overcome barriers, and make meaningful progress toward greater independence and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate individual and group sessions focused on life skills, wellness, and personal development.
• Teach practical skills such as goal setting, communication, time management, problem-solving, emotional regulation, healthy routines, and personal responsibility.
• Complete participant assessments and help develop realistic, individualized plans based on needs, strengths, and goals.
• Provide one-on-one coaching, encouragement, motivation, and accountability.
• Support participants in identifying barriers and developing practical strategies for success.
• Prepare lesson plans, activities, and educational materials that match participant needs and abilities.
• Facilitate wellness education related to nutrition awareness, stress management, self-care, sleep hygiene, and lifestyle habits.
• Monitor participant progress and maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation.
• Collaborate with team members and other supports to strengthen participant outcomes.
• Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and adherence to organizational policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Education, training, or experience in coaching, wellness, education, social services, psychology, human services, nursing, or a related field is an asset.
• Experience facilitating groups, coaching individuals, mentoring, or teaching is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.