Temp Life Skills Coach

Life Skills Coach - Yuba City

First Step: Please apply on our website @ newstartsls.org/careers

We are looking for part-time temporary support staff in Yuba City from April 30 until July 23rd, 2025. This position is temporary and set to start working with clients April 30th, however the position includes orientation and training to be started before this date. Additional hours available on call. Starting pay rate of $18.50 per hour. Further details can be discussed during the interview process. Please see position hours listed below:

• Tuesday overnight 11:15 pm - 8 am (8.75 hrs)
• Wednesday overnight 11 pm - 7am (8 hrs)
• Saturday 8 am-3 pm (7 hrs)

OUR MISSION

New Start’s belief is that by taking control of the choices that control their lives, people with developmental disabilities can better direct their future. This includes where and with whom they live, where they work, and how they spend their time and resources. Rather than prescribed and controlled choices made by others, focus centers on the consumer and their set goals. We believe through encouragement, support, and Person Centered Planning, that consumers can maximize their own choices so as to enjoy a greater quality of life. As support staff, every day is different, and each day you can make a difference.

Here is what a current Life Skills Coach support staff has to say about working at New Start SLS:

"This is a job where you will feel like you make a difference everyday. Whether you work with one client or several, you are learning from them just as much as they learn from you. We strive to help them be the best they can possibly be. It is truly a great place to work and I’m proud to be a part of it."

JOB DESCRIPTION

Supportive Living Services (SLS) is a program designed to provide in-home and community-based assistance to adults with developmental disabilities who live in their own homes. Life Skills Coaches assist individuals with the goals they have set for themselves assist them with living their best, most fulfilling and independent life.

In this position, a few examples of the type of work you will be doing may include assisting the individual with: learning daily skills and activities, menu planning, grocery shopping, cooking, budgeting, cleaning, using public transportation, making and attending medical and dental appointments, joining clubs or Special Olympics teams, volunteering, and social leisure activities.

Other duties include, but are not limited 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 SLS.
• Documenting of daily charting notes.
• Reporting of issues and concerns regarding consumers to New Start Case Manager.
• Attending in-service training sessions and continued education when offered.
• Assisting with special events or projects.
• Some of the individuals we support use electric or manual wheelchairs, receive assistance with adaptive equipment for transfer, and require personal care assistance (ex: toileting, bathing, brushing teeth).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to work with and support individuals who have disabilities
• Must have at least 1 year experience. Examples of experience include providing support to individuals who have disabilities, caregiving, education, mentoring, coaching, and or volunteer.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
• Must be able to pass a DOJ Live Scan Fingerprint Background Check.
• To support clients, at hire staff must show evidence of a negative TB test & clear physical from within the last year.
• Pre-Requisite: Must provide proof of current CPR First Aid certification or be willing to become certified prior to starting employment.
• Some of the individuals we serve require support staff assist with transportation. If driving clients, to be eligible to drive clients support staff must be willing to use their own personal vehicle during the course of employment. They must also provide and maintain proof of valid CA Driver’s License & drivers/vehicle insurance, and a clean DMV driving record.

Apply on our website to connect with our team @ newstartsls.org/careers

New Start SLS Privacy Statement

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. New Start SLS will not use contact information given to us for marketing purposes. New Start SLS uses telecommunications (including text messaging) to communicate with employees, clients, the Alta California Regional Center, and others as needed to provide Supportive Living Services; we do not use telecommunications for marketing or solicitations.

By giving your phone number, you are authorizing New Start SLS to send you text messages and/or call you. Messaging frequency will vary. Your carrier message & data rates may apply. All applicants agree to be contacted via telecommunication. Any applicant wishing to opt out of communications from New Start SLS can email office.newstartsls@gmail.com or reply “stop” to text messages. Employees may not opt out of communication from their employer.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• On call
• Overnight shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Current CPR and First Aid Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19