Empowering Support Coach for Adults with Disabilities

Easterseals Northern California; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Easterseals Northern California is seeking a Direct Support Professional to work with adults with disabilities, helping them develop skills and achieve personal goals in a caring setting. You will collaborate with Care Coordinators and Program Managers to support clients in daily living activities and community engagement.

The role emphasizes safe, respectful interactions, individualized goal setting, and coordination with families and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age (21 to operate vehicles).
• One year experience in a team environment coaching/teaching adults with disabilities is a plus.
• Knowledge & Skills: Effective communication and respectful interaction with clients, families and ESNorCal staff.
• ASL or bilingual ability is a plus.
• Must have a valid California Driver’s License with Insurance and maintain a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train participants to set goals, actions, and maximize strengths.
• Reinforce essential life skills and teach new skills.
• Coach participants to stay on task and build a support network with families and staff.
• Supervise, monitor, and assist participants to maintain a safe environment and maximum participation.
• Provide support with basic living skills (toileting, hygiene, food prep, dressing, chores).
• Plan, organize, develop and implement program activities for groups of participants.
• Implement IPP goals and behavioral plans as directed by managers.
• Document incidents with participants and coordinate reporting of suspected abuse.
• Provide progress updates to parents regarding participants’ progress.
• Provide transportation to participants (must be 21 to operate company vehicles).
• Conduct weekly inventory of program supplies and inform Program Manager of needs.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Patience

Bilingual ability a plus

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Job description

Easterseals Northern California is seeking a Direct Support Professional to work with adults with disabilities, helping them develop skills and achieve personal goals in a caring setting. You will collaborate with Care Coordinators and Program Managers to support clients in daily living activities and community engagement.

The role emphasizes safe, respectful interactions, individualized goal setting, and coordination with families and staff.