Mentor - Part-time - Adult Day Program - Training - Bellflower, United States - Easterseals Southern California

Easterseals Southern California
Easterseals Southern California
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Bellflower, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Overview:

_ Join our team and begin a __career with purpose_
_ - __training provided
  • No driving required
- M-F Schedule_**- Are you interested in a fulfilling career where you can make a positive impact in the world every day? As a Mentor/Life Skills Coach you can be a force for change through activism and advocacy for greater access, equity, and inclusion for all. In this position you would empower people with disabilities to gain social and daily living skills, and to be active members of their communities.


ESSC is the largest disability services organization in California and we have been operating for over 100 years At ESSC, we value the uniqueness and dignity of our associates and their contributions to our organization.

Join a team with an amazing work culture, career path, and great benefits for part and full-time positions.

Position:
Life Skills Coach - Adult Day Services


Location:
Bellflower


Hours:
Part-time - Monday-Fri: Mon., Tue., Thur & Fri. 9 am-2 pm & Wednesdays 9 am-3:30 pm

Hourly Pay Rat


e:
$16.7- Excellent Monday through Friday work schedule. No weekends or evenings

  • Parttime positions are eligible for: 401k program, tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 per year), student loan counseling program, 5 days of paid time off per year, 11 paid holidays, and more
  • We offer a career path with room to grow
  • We offer many opportunities to advance and extensive training & support
  • No driving required
  • Great work culture & work/life balance

Responsibilities:


  • Assists individuals with their assessments, planning, and the evaluation process. May support individuals in preparing for and attending meetings with their support team, as well as advocating and facilitating changes to the Service Plan as necessary.
  • Assists in the development and implementation of an Individual Service Plan (ISP) consistent with the individual's personal goals. Maintains required documentation and data, including ISP's, quarterly and annual evaluations, and case notes.
  • Assists individual with the selection of personcentered activities and life skills learning experiences, in accordance with individual desires, ISP and Individual Program Plan (IPP) objectives as needed.
  • Works with other direct support associates in the planning and delivery of activities consistent with individual and service objectives.
  • Supervises individuals while they are at the service, and provides personal care support as required; which may include nutrition, personal hygiene, and assisting the individual to look their best.
  • Supports individuals in finding their preferred way to communicate their needs and choices, and educates them in the use of the appropriate tools to help them find their voice.
  • Safely and effectively uses all technology, alternative communication and adaptive equipment related to the individuals and the service. Trains individuals in the use of assistive technology as directed.
  • Follows procedures, standards, guidelines, and best practices established in designated services; and adheres and complies with applicable regulations external to the organization, to ensure health and safety of individuals and service line staff, compliance and quality of services. Attends inservice trainings and meetings as required.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • 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 decisionmaking skills; exercise discretion and handle sensitive and confidential matters appropriately.
  • Ability to properly interpret and follow policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Ability to provide assistance with personal care to participants, including ability to transfer an individual who has no weightbearing 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 rearrange 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 Califor
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