Vocational Support Coach for Disabilities

TASC - The Adult Skills Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Adult Skills Center (TASC) in Lake Balboa, CA is seeking a Direct Support Specialist for a full-time role. You will support individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, helping them gain employment, independent living, and social skills in community settings.

You will deliver curriculum, supervise activities, ensure safety, and collaborate with employers and support teams. A CA driver’s license, ability to lift, and commitment to positive behavioral supports are required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with persons with developmental disabilities desirable.
• Must be able to successfully complete First Aid/CPR and Direct Support Professional Training and other training as required.
• Must have current California Driver’s license/Insurance and clean DMV.

Responsibilities

• Works with a group of 1, 2, or 3 individuals in various community settings to build vocational, social, and behavioral skills.
• Ensures that all program individuals are present and accounted for during scheduled periods of instruction and are performing all tasks in a safe manner; is conscious of their health and safety at all times.
• Plans curriculum and prepares lessons and other instructional materials to meet individual needs of people served in the program. Plans community outings and recreational activities with input from individuals. Ensures curriculum, lessons and plans are provided to the assigned instructional aides.
• Exhibits a friendly demeanor, establishes rapport with program individuals and acts as a positive role model for work habits, communication skills, etc.
• Collaborates effectively with employers and other community partners to ensure that partner expectations and agreements are met. Takes appropriate corrective action when needed.

Skills

Disabilities experience

First Aid/CPR

Driver's license

Independent work

Job description

The Adult Skills Center (TASC) in Lake Balboa, CA is seeking a Direct Support Specialist for a full-time role. You will support individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, helping them gain employment, independent living, and social skills in community settings.

You will deliver curriculum, supervise activities, ensure safety, and collaborate with employers and support teams. A CA driver’s license, ability to lift, and commitment to positive behavioral supports are required.