What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Skills Coach/Sacramento CA position at Spread Your Wings, LLC.?
INDEPENDENCE - WE LIVE IT, WE VALUE IT, WE TEACH IT!
BEING INDEPENDENT IS WHAT WE ARE ALL ABOUT.
OUR ILS COACHES PROVIDE SUPPORT AND TEACH THE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR BEING INDEPENDENT TO ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, SO THEY HAVE THE TOOLS TO BE SELF-RELIANT AND LEAD SUCCESSFUL, INDEPENDENT LIVES IN THE HOME THEY CHOOSE.
WE TAKE PRIDE IN THE DIFFERENCE WE MAKE IN THE LIVES OF THOSE WE SUPPORT AND SO CAN YOU.
COME JOIN US AND BE A PART OF OUR SYW ILS FAMILY!
At Spread Your Wings LLC. we strive for excellence by teaching the individuals we serve the skills necessary to lead independent lives while integrating them with their community. This not only empowers them to easily access essential resources, but it also builds their self-confidence to be active members of their community resulting in opening up many new opportunities.
Our Values:
We at Spread Your Wings ILS Services believe that:
- Attitude is everything
- Adaptability and kindness are vital for success.
- Holding yourself accountable is not optional
- With teamwork comes strength
- Always strive for excellence
The Job:
Under the supervision of the ILS Program Manager, you will support and teach functional life skills to adults with disabilities that align with their individual support plan to help them grow in their independence and live happy, healthy lives in the environment of their choice. Advocacy, basic cooking, maintaining a home, managing medical appointments, accessing community resources, and accessing transportation are some things you may be working on with your clients.
This position manages their caseload while supporting and working with the individuals assigned to them while collaborating with families, service coordinators, and the individual's circle of support. We meet with clients in their homes or out in the community and work on their goals. This position requires you to transport your individual into the community. You will also be responsible for writing progress reports quarterly for your individuals, as well as coordinating meetings with the local Regional Center and your client's support team.
Ideal Life Coach:
- Personable and adaptable to various personalities and lifestyles.
- Engaging, motivating, and able to think "outside the box" to solve problems.
- Dependable, able to work with minimal supervision, and hold themselves accountable.
- Takes initiative, is driven to succeed, and advocates for others.
- Picks up new tasks quickly and asks questions when unsure.
- Intermediate with basic computer skills including MS Word and Excel.
- Excellent Communicator in all aspects is a must.
We will train those with minimal or no experience in this field if your personality seems to be a good fit for the individuals we serve and our team.
* Must be able to pass a background check
Preferred Education / Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- A degree is not necessary. We are looking for those with strong values and a great work ethic, a welcoming, positive personality, and the drive to succeed.
- ILS, SLS, caretaking, CNA, teaching, coaching, a history of working with children or adults with IDD or other disabilities.
Reliable and safe transportation, a valid CDL, car insurance, and valid car registration are necessary as you will spend 90% of your day in the field working with clients. The other 10% will be administrative, which will involve writing reports, documentation, emails, etc. Must be willing to drive within a 35-40 mile range to meet with clients assigned to you.
$21-$23 hr
Perks:
- Monthly Mileage reimbursement
- Phone Stipend
- Paid vacation (full-time)
- Benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, travel insurance, and more..... eligible for benefit coverage in 30 days or less for full-time employees
Join a fast-growing company expanding into several counties throughout California with many upcoming growth opportunities. We offer several various services in this field to those in the community.
Spread Your Wings LLC. Provides the following services:
- Independent Living 1 to 1
- Independent Living 1 to 3 Group Sessions
- Supported Living Services (SLS)
- Behavioral Health Services
- Mental Health Services
- Day Program
Please apply to this posting or call or text 408-219-1901 and leave your name and contact information.
Salary : $21 - $23
