Life Skills Coach, LO

Easterseals Southern California; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Southern California seeks a dedicated home-based caregiver to plan and conduct daily activities at participants' homes, fostering living skills, independence, and community integration per the ISP/IPP.

Responsibilities include 1:1 personal care, maintaining case notes and evaluations, supporting assessments, attending ISP/IPP meetings, and completing required trainings in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPI/PART/MAB training; ongoing CPI certification required in some programs.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare a weekly schedule of living skills activities per ISP/IPP.
• Conduct daily activities at the participant’s home to develop independence and community integration.
• Provide 1:1 personal care including eating, hygiene, and bedtime preparation.
• Maintain ISP/IPP documentation and evaluations.
• Assist in participant assessments and attend ISP/IPP meetings to support service plan development.
• Meet training requirements on schedule.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Oral and written communication

Written instructions

Judgment

ISP/IPP knowledge

Personal care

Weight bearing transfer

Criminal record clearance

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPI/PART/MAB training

CPR & First Aid certification

Job description

Easterseals Southern California transforms lives every day. For over a century, Easterseals has championed inclusion and independence—delivering essential services like early childhood programs, autism services, employment and independent living support to more than 29,000 people each year. Through advocacy and education, we break barriers and create opportunities for the one-in-four Americans with disabilities.

Starting compensation: $20.00/hr.

Overview of Position

Plans and conducts daily activities at the participant’s home to facilitate individual learning experiences which assist in the development of the participants’ living skills, to build independence and integration with the community; consistent with the objectives identified in the Individual Service Plan (ISP)/Individual Program Plan (IPP), and with the program design.

Essential Functions

• Plans and prepares a weekly schedule of activities that will provide learning of living skills and experiences according to the participant’s ISP and lPP goals and objectives.
• Conducts daily activities, at the participant’s home, to assist in the development of living skills. Helps participants in building independence, to go out and integrate in the community, and carry out activities such as: do the chores of that day, prepare meals, do grocery shopping, utilize public transportation, attend doctor’s appointments, and learn financial management.
• Provides 1:1 personal care for participants which may include: assistance with eating, personal hygiene, showering, restroom assistance, and preparing for bedtime.
• Maintains all assigned documentation and data regarding participant including ISP's, quarterly and annual evaluations, and ID/case notes.
• Assists in participant assessments, planning and evaluation processes. Attends ISP/IPP meetings. Assists participant in the development and implementation of his/her Service Plan.
• Meets required training hour’s timely, utilizing internal and external training resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Typically requires High School Diploma, GED, or national equivalent.
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI), Professional Assault Response Training (PART) or Management of Assault Behavior (MAB) training. On-going certification required in CPI (note: required only of BMDT program).
• Must possess and maintain valid CPR and First Aid Certifications.

Experience

• 1 to 2 years’ experience, or equivalent combination of training, education and experience to perform the job successfully. Experience working with people in behavior management programs preferred.
• Minimum age requirement is eighteen (18).

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to communicate well orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently, self-directed, when working at a participant’s home.
• Ability to interpret and carry out written or oral instructions.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate good judgment.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Individual Program Plans and Individual Service Plans.
• Ability to provide assistance with personal care to participants and the ability to transfer a program participant who has no weight bearing skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively. Ability to walk, stand, stoop, and kneel for extended periods of time. Ability to push wheel chairs on a variety of terrain.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation per Easter Seals Southern California and/or program requirements.
• Ability to pass post-offer medical examination and test for tuberculosis.
• Ability to travel locally. Appropriate vehicle for transportation of program participants, proof of valid California driver's license, clean driving record, proper auto insurance and vehicle registration, if program requires.
• Ability to tolerate an outdoor work environment inclusive of a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to provide proof of required vaccinations or positive titer showing immunity. A signed declination may be acceptable for certain vaccinations.
• Must pass all drug testing required by ESSC.

Physical Requirements & Work Conditions

• Carrying/Lifting: Occasional / 0‑50 lbs.
• Standing: Occasional / Up to 3 hours per day
• Sitting: Constant / Up to 8 hours per day
• Walking: Occasional / Up to 3 hours per day
• Repetitive Motion/Activity: Keyboard activity, telephone use, writing
• Visual Acuity: Ability to view computer monitor and read newsprint
• Travel: May require up to 20% local travel.
• Environmental Exposure: Regular exposure to unpleasant or hazardous working conditions (noise, heat, dust, bodily fluids, etc.) more than 50% of work time.