Life Skills Coach 1

EDUCATION:

• High School diploma.
• Possess and maintain valid CPR and First Aid certifications.

EXPERIENCE:

• 2-4 years of related experience is preferred. Or the combination of education, experience, and training to perform the job successfully.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of person-centered programming approach providing services to create purposeful and meaningful activities.
• Ability to demonstrate actively listening, patience, and empathy in communicating with individuals that use the service.
• Able to be creative and flexible, problem solve, organize and complete tasks in a timely manner, follow directions of supervisor (written and oral instructions), take initiative, work effectively with other team members and volunteers.
• Able to interact appropriately and maintain positive working relationships with associates, stakeholders, individuals and their family members, caregivers and the general public.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills; exercise discretion and handle sensitive and confidential matters appropriately.
• Ability to properly interpret and follow policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Basic proficiency in general computer use and be able to input information in applications utilized by the service line.
• Ability to provide assistance with personal care to participants, including ability to transfer an individual who has no weight-bearing skills.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and remain calm and collective in stressful environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively. Ability to walk, stoop, stand, and kneel for extended periods of time. Ability to push wheelchairs on a variety of terrain. Must be able to tolerate an outdoor work environment inclusive of a variety of weather conditions. Move and re-arrange furniture (i.e.: tables and chairs for activities).
• Ability to travel locally with individuals who use the service to participate in activities related to the service.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation per Easterseals Southern California and/or program requirements.
• Ability to provide proof of required vaccinations or positive titer showing immunity.
• Ability to pass post-offer medical examination and test for tuberculosis. Ability to provide proof of required vaccinations or positive titer showing immunity.
• Must pass all drug testing required by ESSC.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ADA:

• Carrying/Lifting: Frequent
• Standing: Frequent
• Walking: Frequent
• Sitting: Occasional
• Travel: Frequent
• Repetitive Motion: Frequent (bend, twist, stoop, reach, pull, kneel, push wheelchairs in a variety of terrain)
• Visual Acuity: Close distance and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Environmental Exposure: Constant exposure to unpleasant or hazardous conditions (noise, heat, dust, bio fluids, etc.), indoor and outdoor work environment.