MAKE A DIFFERENCE

When you learn in an environment designed specifically for you, you thrive. That's what our students experience at Shepherds College, a 3-year college program designed to help young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities develop job skills and greater independence. As a Christian organization, our goal is to positively impact one life after another, and it takes everyone on our talented team to make that happen.

Shepherds College offers opportunities to start or develop your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. We offer career opportunities for job seekers with years of experience and those looking for entry-level work with on-the-job training and growth potential.

BENEFITS

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Funded HSA
• 401(k) Plan with Match
• 8 Weeks of PTO
• $1,000 Annual Retention Bonus
• Free Teledoc and Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development and Mentoring Opportunities
• Tuition Discount Program
• Free Lunches
• Free Temporary Housing (if relocating)

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Life Skills Coach position is a key role in which staff train students to live more independently. You will work in a college residential setting after classes and on weekends to teach real-life skills and promote a fun college experience for the students.

Options for full-time hours, part-time hours, weekend-only, or coverage-only. There is plenty of flexibility to find a schedule that works with your other life commitments. Work 1-5 shifts per week or just part-time casual.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support students with IDD in a college residential setting at an 8:1 student-to-staff ratio
• Train students in cooking, cleaning, safety, time management, and social behavior to promote independent living
• Build positive working relationships with students to foster growth and development
• Complete communication and documentation to promote effective team collaboration
• Take students on off-campus activities to provide a great college experience

If you have a background in special education, caregiving, social work, psychology, or Christian ministry, apply today to see if your skills and talents can help meet the needs of our growing team.

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www.shepherdscollege.edu/employment

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked with individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability in the past? If so, in what capacity?

Experience:

• training or mentoring students: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person