Life Skills Coach

New Start SLS

Auburn, CA

Expired: over a month ago Applications are no longer accepted.

$18 Hourly
Part-Time

Job Description

New Start SLS is currently looking for staff in Auburn:

Weekends: Saturday 4 - 11 pm, Sunday 8 - 4 pm, Monday 4 - 11pm
Additional on-call hours are available to employees in Auburn & Grass Valley

This position will pay $18 - 19/hour. Please apply on our website if you wish to be considered for this position.

New Start SLS is currently looking for staff in Placerville & off HWY 50:
Mornings:

Sat 7a - 3p Placerville (8 hrs)
Sun 7a - 4p Placerville (9 hrs)
Tuesday 7a - 4 pm Placerville (9 hrs)

Evenings:

Sunday 4 - 10p Placerville (6 hrs)*
Monday 4 - 9p Shingle Springs (5 hrs)
Thursday 5 - 9 Fair Oaks (4 hrs)

These positions could be combined to be full-time at 35 hours - ask our Human Resources department if you're interested in that.

JOB DESCRIPTION/DUTIES:

The Life Skills Coach does exactly that - coach adults on life skills. We work with adults with developmental disabilities who live independently and wish to be more independent. The Life Skills Coach (LSC) will assist the client with learning daily skills such as menu planning, grocery shopping and cooking, budgeting, cleaning, and using public transportation. The LSC will assist the consumer with medical and dental appointments. The LSC will assist the consumer with transportation when working on individual service plan objectives and services. These are a few examples of the type of work you will be doing.

Other duties as needed; including but not limited to

To provide in-home and community based assistance to consumers according to individual service programs set up by Alta California Regional Center and New Start.
To Teach and assist all consumers in the areas outlined in the individual service program.
To document daily charting notes
To report any issues and concerns regarding consumers to New Start Case Manager.
To attend in-service training sessions when offered.
To assist with special events when needed.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Experience in care-giving, education, or working with people with disabilities

HIRING CRITERIA AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession and proof of a valid California Drivers License, vehicle insurance, a good driving record, and willingness to use personal vehicle in the course of employment.

Must show evidence of a negative TB test within the last year (or get one).
Must be able to pass a fingerprint background check.
Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
Ability to pass drug screen at the request of New Start.
Must be able to work with people who have disabilities.
Must have at least 1 year experience in care-giving, education, or working/volunteering with people with disabilities or equivalent education

Click here to apply.