Life Skills Technology Coach

Journeys In Community Living; Murfreesboro (TN); Remote; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Journeys In Community Living in Tennessee seeks a Life Skills Technology Coach to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through person-centered services across home, work, and community settings. You will teach life skills using enabling technology, assess needs, implement plans, and document progress while coordinating with families and team members to promote independence.

Reliability and clear communication are essential as you adapt tech like tablets, apps,

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Valid Tennessee driver's license with clean driving history.
• Ability to obtain required background checks and security clearance.
• Experience with assistive technology or life-skills coaching is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized services in-home, community, work, or virtual settings throughout Middle Tennessee.
• Facilitate and implement individualized service plans based on participant goals.
• Teach life skills aligned with MAPs goals through the use of technology.
• Assess participant needs and recommend appropriate enabling technology.
• Integrate and train participants on technology (tablets, apps, smart devices, Alexa, VR).
• Develop service plans prior to services and complete documentation (notes, progress, evidence).
• Support milestone completion, assessments, and outcome tracking.
• Utilize tools like VCRM for person-centered planning.
• Communicate with participants, families, stakeholders, and team members regularly.
• Maintain consistent scheduling, reliability, and professionalism.
• Schedule next services before concluding current sessions.

Skills

Driver's license

Tech coaching

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Journeys In Community Living is currently seeking a Life Skills Technology Coach to provide person-centered services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, using life skills training and enabling technology to promote independence in home, work and community settings.

Key responsibilities include

• Deliver individualized services in-home, community, work, or virtual settings throughout Middle Tennessee
• Facilitate and implement individualized service plans based on participant goals
• Teach life skills aligned with MAPs goals (home safety, hygiene, health, employment, financial, community engagement) through the use of technology
• Assess participant needs and recommend appropriate enabling technology
• Integrate and train participants on technology (e.g., tablets, apps, smart devices, Amazon Alexa, VR tools such as Meta Quest)
• Develop service plans prior to services and complete all required documentation (case notes, progress, evidence)
• Support milestone completion, assessments, and outcome tracking
• Utilize tools like VCRM for person-centered planning
• Communicate with participants, families, stakeholders, and team members regularly
• Maintain consistent scheduling, reliability, and professionalism
• Schedule next services before concluding current sessions

Additional Requirements include

• Valid Tennessee driver's license with good driving history
• High School diploma required
• Successful clearance of background check prior to employment
• Ability to pass any required security clearance prior to or post-employment
• Ability to achieve required certifications