Life Skills Coach - DSP

New Start SLS; Citrus Heights (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 28,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Referral Program

401(k)

Job summary

New Start SLS in Citrus Heights is looking for compassionate Life Skills Coaches to provide support for individuals with developmental disabilities. The role involves assisting clients with daily living skills, community engagement, and enhancing their independence.

We have several openings for both part-time and full-time positions, with varying schedules available. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma and a year of relevant experience. Pay rates range from $20-21 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum 1 year of experience supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Must complete and maintain a satisfactory LiveScan Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home and community-based assistance to consumers.
• Assist individuals with daily living skills and activities.
• Document daily charting notes as required.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Empathy

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent GED

Job description

Benefits

• Paid Training
• Referral Program
• 401(k)

Are you a compassionate individual looking to make a meaningful impact within your community? We at New Start SLS are seeking multiple Life Skills Coach (DSP) to join our team across several locations to do just that!

Citrus Heights - Open Positions

There may be the opportunity to combine openings across multiple locations to increase total hours in addition to on‑call opportunities. Contact our recruiters for details and visit our website to apply.

Position 1 - Part Time

• Tuesdays 6 am - 12:30 pm
• Saturday overnights 11 pm - 7 am
• Sunday overnights 11 pm - 7:30 am

Position 2 - Part Time or Full Time

• Saturday medcalls (to be discussed during interview process)
• Sundays 4 pm - 8 pm (Roseville)
• Tuesdays 6 am - 12:30 pm (Citrus Heights)
• Note: This opening can be combined with Auburn for full‑time

Position 3 - Full Time

• Wednesdays 3 pm - 10 pm
• Thursdays 2:30 pm - 10:30 pm
• Fridays 3 pm - 11 pm
• Saturdays 3 pm - 11 pm
• Sundays 3 pm - 11 pm

About the Role

Supportive Living Services is a program designed to provide in‑home and community‑based assistance to adults with developmental disabilities who live in their own homes and want to make their own choices. At New Start SLS, we believe that individuals thrive when they make their own choices about where they live, work, and how they spend their time and resources. By taking control of the choices that control their lives, those with developmental disabilities can better direct their own future.

Through patience, guidance, encouragement and Person‑Centered Planning, we support the individuals we serve to develop the confidence and skills they need to make meaningful choices, as well as experience fulfillment and greater independence. Each shift offers new experiences and the reward of knowing you’ve made a difference.

In this position, a few examples of the type of work you will be doing may include assisting the individual with: learning daily skills and activities, menu planning, grocery shopping, cooking, budgeting, cleaning, using public transportation, making and attending appointments, volunteering, and participating in social leisure activities.

Other Duties

• Staff will be sensitive to the ethnic, lifestyle, and cultural diversity of our consumers and their circle of support. Staff will encourage, and help achieve consumer success.
• Provide in‑home and community based assistance to consumers according to individual service programs set up by Alta California Regional Center and New Start SLS.
• Reporting of issues and concerns regarding consumers to New Start Case Manager.
• Attending in‑service training sessions when offered and complete required assigned continued education monthly.
• Documenting of daily charting notes and adhere to Medication Administration processes.
• Some of the individuals we support use electric or manual wheelchairs, receive assistance with adaptive equipment for transfer, and may require personal care assistance (ex: toileting, bathing, brushing teeth, wound assistance).
• Some individuals we serve may require staff transportation support. To be eligible to drive clients, staff must be eligible and willing to use their personal vehicle during employment. Eligibility requires documentation review and maintaining copies of valid CA driver’s license, current insurance, and clean DMV record with the office.

Pay Rate (s)

Citrus Heights pay rates are Awake $20-21.00 per hour and Sleep $20.00 per hour. Roseville pay rate is $19-20.00 per hour.

Qualifications + Pre-requisites

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience supporting individuals with disabilities. Must also have a punctual and reliable work ethic with a positive attitude, empathy and the ability to support others.
• Complete and Maintain a Satisfactory LiveScan Background Check.
• Provide evidence of a Negative TB Test and a Clear Physical from within the last year.
• Provide proof of current CPR and First Aid Certification from an in‑person or hybrid based course.