Coach de Vida en Habilidades de Vida Independiente

SPIRIT OF ALOHA SOLUTIONS LLC; San Clemente (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Milegage

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Competitive Compensation

Great Work Environment

Job summary

SPIRIT OF ALOHA SOLUTIONS LLC seeks a Life Skills Coach to empower individuals, especially those with developmental disabilities and autism, to build independent living skills. You will guide meal planning, budgeting, social interaction, and housing search to enhance independence and quality of life.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, compassion, and a teacher's heart, with the ability to document progress and collaborate with families and professionals to support goals.

Qualifications

• Experience working with the developmentally disabled population.
• Familiarity with autism support.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to document progress clearly and consistently.
• Patience, empathy and goal-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals develop independent living skills (cooking, cleaning, budgeting, job prep, self-advocacy).
• Encourage social interaction and community involvement.
• Document progress at each visit to evaluate training effectiveness.
• Communicate with families and professionals to coordinate care.
• Apply behavioral health strategies tailored to individual needs.
• Transport individuals to activities or assist with public transit.
• Create a safe, supportive environment to foster growth.

Skills

Developmentally disabled

Autism

Communication skills

Documentation

Patience

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits

• Milegage
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Flexible Schedule

Overview

The Life Skills Coach plays a vital role in empowering individuals, particularly those with developmental / intellectual disabilities / Autism, to develop essential life skills that enhance their independence and quality of life. This position involves working closely with individuals to provide guidance, support, and training in various areas such as meal planning, budgeting, finding meaningful volunteer or work, social interactions, and other independent living skills to prepare an individual to be able to live on their own. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and compassion with a heart of a teacher.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in developing their independent living skills such as cooking, cleaning, job preparation, self advocacy, social integration, and finding affordable housing.
• Engage individuals in activities that promote social interaction and community involvement.
• Document individual progress at each visit to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs established.
• Communicate effectively with individuals, families, and other professionals to coordinate care and support.
• Implement behavioral health strategies tailored to individual needs, fostering positive behavior changes if needed.
• Drive individuals to community activities as required or assist with public transportation
• Foster a safe and supportive environment that encourages individual growth and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with the developmentally disabled / special needs population
• Familiarity with working with individuals with autism
• Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals and their families.
• Knowledge of clear writing skills to documentant individual progress.
• Patience, empathy, and a commitment to supporting individuals in achieving their goals.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Resourceful with a good common sense.
• Valid driver's license and insurance
• Background check and DMV record pull
• Willing to work in all throughout Orange County with an emphasis on South Orange County.
• Serve with the Spirit of Aloha: kindness, patience, caring, helpful
• This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals while fostering their independence through skill development.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Valid CA Drivers License
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Familiarity with basic computer programs, such as the Microsoft Office suite