Life Coach (Redhill)

MINDSG LTD; Otago; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MINDSG LTD seeks a Life Coach (ELP) to provide high-quality daily care for residents with intellectual disability and/or autism, supervising wellbeing while promoting independent living, leisure, and community participation.

The role involves screening prospective residents, onboarding support, training, care planning, safety, and liaising with families, social workers, and MDT members to achieve person-centred outcomes.

Qualifications

• Min. Diploma in any discipline.
• Min 1 year of working experience.
• Experience in residential, assisted living, home-based services, or disability service is an added advantage.
• Skills in planning and implementing community activity and training programmes.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and a good team player.

Responsibilities

• Support ELP Residents: Screen prospective residents for suitability; provide onboarding and post-onboarding support; guide residents to manage independent living; facilitate community activities; conduct regular visits to maintain harmonious living; act as primary contact for conflicts and emergencies.

Skills

Planning and implementing community

Interpersonal & communication

Team player

Education

Diploma in any discipline

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Life Coach (ELP) is to provide high quality of daily care to the ELP residents clients. He/She is to supervise and to ensure the well-being of the residents/ clients with intellectual disability and/ or autism. He/She is also to provide training to enhance the development of the residents/ clients in the area of independent living skills, leisure, recreation, sports and career development and participation in the community.

Support ELP Residents

• Participate in screening interviews to assess prospective residents' suitability for the ELP program.
• Provide comprehensive pre-onboarding, onboarding, and post-onboarding support to facilitate a seamless transition for clients moving into ELP units
• Provide consistent guidance to help residents/clients manage independent living in ELP onsite units.
• Facilitate community support networks and organize social/recreational activities.
• Conduct regular visits to ensure housemates maintain a harmonious living dynamic.
• Serve as the primary contact for conflicts, emergencies, and assistance requests.

Case Stewardship

• Maintain accurate records, care plans, and incident reports.
• Ensure compliance with medical requirements and dietary restrictions.
• Ensure the living environment is safe, clean, and well-maintained.
• Proactively track the health and hygiene status of residents/clients.
• Prepare, monitor, and review Individual Care Plans (ICPs).
• Assist in the design and periodic review of operational SOPs to ensure efficiency.
• Support the Manager in the compilation and submission of monthly, 6-monthly, and annual KPI reports.
• Assist the SGE Research team in facilitating the biannual Quality of Life (QoL) surveys.

Capacity Building (Skills)

• Conduct Life Planning sessions and regular reviews to ensure all training goals are aligned with the client’s personal aspirations.
• Assess individual strengths and needs to tailor training toward resident and caregiver-identified goals.
• Coach and mentor residents in living skills, leisure, sports, and career/personal development.
• Reinforce existing competencies while identifying and scaffolding opportunities for further growth.

Capacity Building (Safety & Environment)

• Develop and implement training programs in collaboration with internal team members and AHPs.
• Ensure the reliable operation of monitoring systems and emergency alert devices as part of the safety framework.
• Identify potential hazards and implement proactive strategies to mitigate risks within the living environment.

Case Work

• Participate in Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) case reviews to evaluate resident progress and refine support strategies.
• Engage regularly with caregivers and social workers to align on family-centred goals and long-term future care planning.

Community Integration

• Build and sustain rapport with families, employers, grassroots partners, and volunteers/befrienders.
• Mentor residents in navigating public resources, managing personal finances, and ensuring safe travel to work and activities.
• Act as a resource bridge, connecting residents to external social support services and community programs.

Qualification

• Min. Diploma in any discipline
• Min 1 year of working experience
• Knowledge and experience in residential, assisted living, home based services, or disability service is an added advantage.
• Skills in planning and implementing community activity and training programmes.
• Proficient in Computer literacy skills – MS Words, Excel and PowerPoint
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and a good team player

Other Information

• Work location: Walking distance from Redhill MRT
• Able to commit to 5 days work week including alternate sat/ sun and public holidays.
• On rotating shifts 8.30am - 5.30pm or 12nn to 9pm.