Behavior Support/Mentor - Life Skills Coach 2
Company: Easterseals Southern California
Location: Chula Vista
Posted on: June 3, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview:$1,500 hiring bonus (approved for the Chula Vista ADS
location only). Do you have 6-12 months of management experience?
Apply today! Join our team and begin a career with purpose! No
driving required & Mon-Friday Schedule!Empathy, compassion,
respect, and trust? Are these your values? At ESSC these are our
values too and they drive our passion to achieve our mission.Are
you interested in a fulfilling career where you can make a positive
impact in the world every day? In this position you would empower
people with disabilities to gain social and daily living skills,
and to be active members of their communities.$1,500 Hiring Bonus!
- Receive $1,500 after you complete 6 months of employment
(approved for the Chula Vista LSC2 position only)Position: Life
Skills Coach 2 *6-12 months of behavior management experience is
required*Location: Chula Vista- Adult Day Program
(community-based/behavior support)Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am to
3:30 pmHourly Starting Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour*We provide
CPR/First Aid certification for Adult Day Services*Excellent Monday
through Friday work schedule. No weekends or eveningsFull-time
positions are eligible for medical, dental, & vision, 401k program,
tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year, student loan
counseling program, 15 days of paid time off, 11 paid holidays,
etc.We offer a career path with room to growGreat work culture &
work/life balanceESSC 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.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 individuals personal goals. Maintains required documentation
and data, including ISP's, quarterly and annual evaluations, and
case notes. When indicated, works collaboratively with service
consultants (OTs, LVNs, Behavioral Consultants, etc.) on enhanced
service delivery, and completes related documentation and data
input. When indicated, understands and supports an individual's
behavior plan.Assists individual with the selection of
person-centered activities and life skills learning experiences, in
accordance with individual desires, ISP and IPP (Individual Program
Plan) objectives as needed.Works with other service members 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.Provides guidance to Life Skills Coach 1 and direct care
associates, as necessary.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 associates, compliance and quality of
services. Attends in-service trainings and adheres and meetings as
required.Performs other duties as
assigned.Qualifications:EXPERIENCE:Four to six (4-6) years of
related experience is preferred. One year experience working with
individuals with challenging behavior is required for positions
that will support behavioral services.Or equivalent combination of
experience, education, 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, 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; exercise discretion and handle sensitive
and confidential matters appropriately.Ability to properly
interpret and follow policies, procedures, and
regulations.Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office
applications (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).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.EDUCATION:High School diploma.by Jobble
Keywords: Easterseals Southern California, Calexico , Behavior Support/Mentor - Life Skills Coach 2, Education / Teaching , Chula Vista, California
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