Social Skills Coach - Developmental Disabilities

Job description

Job Title: Program Specialist (Social Skills Coach)

Reports To: Senior Program Manager

SUMMARY:

Independence, together.

Pathways to Independence is more than a recreation-based program; we are uniquely focused on developing social, interpersonal and other soft skills in individuals with complex cognitive disabilities to help them overcome personal and professional challenges.

Pathways to Independence seeks an energetic, creative individual with good communication and organizational skills, with the ability to promote independence, community involvement, social skill enhancement, leadership skills and safety awareness for Adults and/or Young Adults with complex learning disabilities, autism, and associated disorders.

Agency requests a minimum of 8‐10 shifts per month, primarily on weekends and weekday evenings. This equates to approximately 5‐15 hours per week (15‐40 hours/month) depending on shift lengths.

Successful candidates will possess the following knowledge and skills to be independent with participants after a short orientation period of approximately 30 days: interpersonal, critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, proficiency in service provision strategies, individual and group facilitation techniques, documentation standards and safety awareness. MO Class E driver’s license is required upon hire or within 30 days of hire.

PTI is an equal opportunity employer

Benefits and Perks

• Pay range: up to $18/hour
• Cell phone stipend and travel time reimbursement
• Flexible work schedule
• Small, supportive, collaborative team environment

Key Responsibilities

Include, but not limited to:

• *Social Coaching - provide social support and group supervision to participants during learning opportunities and group training events. Promote independence, knowledge of and involvement in community resources, social skill enhancement, leadership skills, safety awareness and identifying natural supports. Act as a positive role model and facilitator.

• Ensuring the health, safety, and well‐being of program participants while involved in PTI programming and upholding the highest safety standards for employees and clients.

• Working with full time staff to plan and implement learning opportunities, programs, and classes.

• Attending staff meetings and training approximately 2-3 times per year. Communicate monthly availability in a timely manner.

• Completing documentation requirements of organization and funding agencies in a timely manner, including participant progress notes.

• Other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

REQUIREMENTS:

• * A Bachelor's Degree, preferably with a background in recreation, social work, human services, vocational rehabilitation, (special) education, psychology or other related social services field, or at least three years experience in the social service field, preferably working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

• A Missouri Class E driver’s license (or out‐of‐ state equivalent) is a requirement to allow for transporting program participants in an agency vehicle.

• Work schedule varies based on the needs of the program participants, but is primarily Monday‐Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays at various times. Other weekday times may be available.
• Hours may range from 5-15 hours per week (15-40 per month)
• Flexibility and willingness to fill in a plus
• Must be available to work AT LEAST 2‐4 weekend days per month. Additional weekend availability preferred.

• Completion and maintenance of Adult CPR and Standard First Aid and other training as required by agency funding sources.

• Submit to a criminal records check, driving records check, and drug screening.

• Energetic, creative individual with good communication and organizational skills. Knowledge of community resources and ability to use documentation systems on the computer. Ability to promote independence, community involvement, social skill enhancement, leadership skills and safety awareness for adults with disabilities.

Work Location:

• Multiple locations in greater St. Louis Region

Work Remotely

• Limited

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: Up to $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Cell phone and mileage reimbursement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Developmental disabilities: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Class E drivers license (Required within 30 days of hire)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 15 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• working with people with developmental disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18