Life Skills Trainer

Sevita; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Life insurance

HSA/FSA accounts

Job summary

Sevita's NeuroRestorative Goleta facility is seeking a Life Skills Trainer to support adults in a residential and day program setting. This full-time daytime role runs from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401K with company match.

You will assist with daily living activities, document progress, and work with a caring team to promote independence, safety, and quality of life for individuals with brain and spinal injuries.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid CA driver’s license.
• Six months to one year of experience in the human services field.
• Must be minimum of 21 years of age.
• Successful clearance of background checks.
• Caring attitude with a dedication to assisting others.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication skills.
• Reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach.
• Commitment to quality in everything you do.

Responsibilities

• Direct Support: provide assistance per service plans, help with socialization, personal care, daily living activities.
• Records: accurately document progress, complete billing documentation as applicable.
• Relationships: maintain professional relationships with individuals, families, guardians, and case managers.
• Reporting: report abuse, medical, and other incidents per policy.
• Rights: respect confidentiality and rights of persons served.

Skills

Caring attitude

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Reliable/responsible

Compassionate approach

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans.

Life Skills Trainer

• Full-time DAY shift; 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Salary Range: $17.00-$20.00 per hour, based on experience
• Overtime pay after 8th hour
• Valid CA driver’s license required
• Full-time benefits for full-time employees (medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K w/company match, life insurance, HSA/FSA accounts and more!)

Goleta, CA

• NeuroRestorative facility located on North Patterson Ave.
• Residential setting
• 6-bed facility & Adult Day Program
• Paid time off (vacation, sick and personal)
• On demand pay via Dayforce Wallet

Responsibilities

Services and Supports

• Direct Support: Provides direct support or assistance in accordance with individual service or program plans; assists with socialization and behavioral development, personal care, housekeeping, recreational activities, transportation, community orientation, shopping, financial management, citizenship, and other activities of daily living.
• Records: Accurately documents progress and activity; reviews records and logs to stay abreast of changes in service plans; maintains confidentiality; accurately and timely completes billing documentation as applicable.
• Relationships: Maintains healthy and professional relationships with individuals, friends, families, guardians and case managers; greets family members and other visitors; implements Network Customer Service Standards.
• Reporting: Reports any instance of alleged abuse or neglect according to internal and external standards; reports medical, behavioral and other incidents in accordance with Network policy and external requirements.
• Rights: Maintains confidentiality, respects the rights of persons being served, according to the applicable bill of rights; practices universal precautions; assists individuals in exercising their rights.

Health Care

• Appointments: May accompany individuals to medical appointments; relays orders and information to and from medical providers as required.
• Medications: If assigned, accurately administers and documents delivery of medications and treatments; promptly reports administration errors; maintains appropriate security of controlled medications and other medications and supplies.
• General Health Care: Monitors individual’s health; documents health concerns; communicates with nurse or supervisor as appropriate; calls 911 in the event of emergency; follows individual health care directives.
• Medical Supplies and Equipment: Correctly follows procedures in utilizing medical equipment; reports malfunction or disrepair.
• Dietary planning: Prepares or supports individuals to prepare food in accordance with planned menus and individual choice; knows special diets and prepares individual meals accordingly; monitors mealtime and correctly implements any dining plans.

Maintenance

• Vehicles: May transport individuals into the community; drives safely and according to local laws; assures proper use of safety equipment including seat belts, lifts and wheelchair ties; reports accidents to appropriate authorities immediately; reports accidents and safety concerns immediately to supervisor or maintenance personnel.
• Housekeeping: Performs daily and seasonal housekeeping as directed; maintains neat, clean and safe environment; reports hazards or safety concerns.
• Maintenance and Repair: Monitors environmental safety and may make minor repairs, change light bulbs, etc.; may perform yard maintenance including keeping walkways safe and snow removal; reports equipment or facilities requiring repairs to supervisor or maintenance personnel as required.
• Safety: Checks water temperature as required when assisting with bathing; participates in safety drills and protects persons being served in the event of emergency.

Other

Performs other related duties and activities as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid CA driver’s license
• Six months to one year of experience in the human services field
• Must be minimum of 21 years of age
• Successful clearance of background checks
• A caring attitude with a dedication to assisting others
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication skills
• A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach
• A commitment to quality in everything you do

Certificates, Licenses, And Registrations Required

• Valid driver’s license in good standing. Car registration and vehicle insurance if providing transportation for individuals receiving services.
• All state-required training and certification completed in mandated timeframes.

Blood Borne Pathogen Category

• Job requires performance of duties that involve potential for exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Tasks that do involve exposure are an expectation of employment.

Other Requirements

• Travel required as needed

Physical Requirements

• Heavy Work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.