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Optimum Performance Institute is Hiring a Life Skills Specialist - Full time Near Los Angeles, CA
Job Title Life Skills SpecialistLocation Optimum Performance Institute Hourly Rate $25.00 per hour Work Hours Monday - Friday, 900 AM - 530 PM About Us At Optimum Performance Institute, we are dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve their full potential. Our dynamic team provides comprehensive support to help our clients develop essential life skills, fostering growth and independence. We are seeking a passionate Life Skills Specialist to join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our clients. Position Overview As a Life Skills Specialist, you will play a crucial role in guiding clients through the development of practical skills necessary for everyday living. Your expertise will help individuals enhance their self-sufficiency, improve their quality of life, and achieve their personal and professional goals.
Key areas of responsibility
Conduct assessments to identify clients' needs and strengths.
Develop and implement personalized life skills training programs.
Teach essential skills such as time management, financial literacy, communication, and problem-solving.
Provide one-on-one and group coaching sessions.
Monitor and document clients' progress, adjusting programs as necessary.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic support for clients.
Stay updated with best practices and new developments in life skills training.
Will maintain and provide documentation for each individual Coaching Session in such form, and setting forth such information and data, as is reasonably requested and/or required by the Company. Life Skills Specialist shall complete any other necessary forms, logs and reports as required or requested by the Program Director. All documentation, reports, and paperwork shall be submitted in accordance to the deadlines and schedules set forth by the Program Director and work collaboratively and effectively communicates with department heads, therapists, and residential mentor staff.
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree (or the equivalent education and experience) in the behavioral sciences, social services, or a related field is required. A related graduate degree or concurrent enrollment in a master’s level degree program required. Alternative verifiable equivalent education and experience will be taken into consideration.
AMFT,APCC ACSW or equivalent preferred.
Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong teaching, training, and facilitation skills. Minimum 1 year of experience working as a professional life skills specialist, clinician, teacher, instructor, or related profession.
Minimum 1 year of experience working in a clinical or behavirial health setting.
Minimum 1 year of experience working with young adults.
AND/OR
2 years experience working with youth
Interested in working with young adults 18-25 in a residential capacity
Ability and willingness to demonstrate empathy and concern with a high risk population
CA Driver's license and clean driving record
Must pass TB test
Willing to become CPR/First Aid Certified and get flu shot
Medical, vision and dental insurance.
401K Retirement with company match
$25,000 company paid life insurance
2 weeks PTO
Paid holidays
Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.