Supportive Living Life Skills Coach

Auburn, CA

Life Skills Coach is an in-home one-on-one care-giving/education position.

New Start SLS is currently assisting an individual who is looking for staff in Auburn. This position is part-time, but could be combined with other opportunities in the area.

Typical tasks may include:

• support with household chores,
• support for grocery shopping,
• cooking support,
• medication support
• participating in community events,
• Grass Valley shifts will include personal & intimate care and working with adaptive equipment.

• Open shifts in Auburn:
• Friday & Saturday evenings 3:30 – 10 pm
• IHSS – Saturday & Sunday Mornings and Monday evening (more information).
   
  
   
  Additional openings in Placerville & Grass Valley

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SLS Life Skills Coach

$19-20/hour

 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

1. 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.
2. To Teach and assist all consumers in the areas outlined in the individual service program.
3. To document daily charting notes
4. To report any issues and concerns regarding consumers to New Start Case Manager.
5. To attend in-service training sessions when offered.
6. 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.

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

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*This position is not employed through New Start SLS. This shift is an IHSS shift. Employment with be directly with the individual and Placer County IHSS.