Life Skills Coach - Community Based

HeartWell Services LLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Cultural Days (2/year)

Mileage Reimbursement

Attendance Lottery Bonus

You Rocked It Appreciation Events

Training Bonus

Job summary

HeartWell Services LLC is seeking Life Skills Coaches to support individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities in accessing the community. You will facilitate daily living skills, provide transportation using your own vehicle, and model community integration.

A typical day starts at 9am and ends at 3pm, Monday–Friday, with several opening shifts and 38 hours per week. PTO, mileage reimbursement, and training bonuses are offered.

Qualifications

• Need a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.
• Ability to support individuals in daily living and transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation using your own vehicle for activities.
• Act as a role model for community integration.
• Document and report daily to your supervisor.
• Attend trainings as scheduled.
• Identify community activities to attend.

Skills

Driving

Community support

Patience & coaching

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Personal vehicle

Job description

About this position

Life Skills Coaches that are community-based assist individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities in accessing the community. The day is spent supporting an individual in all the areas of daily living as needed or directed by their plans. You have the opportunity to enrich and support another individual's life simply by being available and supportive. You will use your own vehicle to take individuals to a variety of activities throughout the week and work alongside them, teaching important life skills.

We have different opportunities available for our Life Skills Coaches that are community based. A typical day starts at 9am and ends at 3pm and runs Monday-Friday.

Opening(s):

• 7 am - 3 pm Monday - Thursday, and just one individual on Fridays from 9 am - 3 pm, for a total of 38 hours each week.
• 9 am - 3pm Monday - Friday with coaches supporting individuals as they're assigned
• 9am - 3pm Tuesday and Thursday supporting a non-verbal individual

Paid Time Off

Cultural Days (2/year)

Mileage Reimbursement

Attendance Lottery Bonus

You Rocked It Appreciation Events

Training Bonus

• Provide transportation using your own vehicle for activities
• Act as a role model for community integration
• Provide assistance as needed with bathroom care
• Document and report daily to your supervisor
• Attend trainings as scheduled
• Identify community activities to attend (volunteering, economical events, educational events, etc.)
• Follow an activity calendar
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum – High school diploma or equivalent

Current and Valid Driver’s License

Safe, insured, reliable, registered vehicle

Must be 18 yrs or older