The Life Skills Coach will work under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst or an administrator, such as a Program Manager. They will be responsible for supporting a client’s growth by providing goal-oriented support services. Staff will assist with the acquisition, improvement and/or retention of skills and provide necessary support to achieve personal outcomes that enhance an individual’s ability to live in their community as specified in the individual service plan. This service is intended for specific instruction and training in a personal outcome. Provision of the service may be is limited to the person’s own or family home and/or in their community.

Essential Functions:

⦁ Instruction and training in needed areas (ie. cooking, housekeeping, hygiene tasks etc.)

⦁ Implementation of strategies to address needs identified in the Individual Service Plan.

⦁ Data collection and session note entry on target strategies

⦁ Implementation of therapeutic recommendations including speech, communication, social skills, leisure/recreation skills

⦁ Identification and adjustment of strategies as needed

⦁ Ongoing communication with service coordinator and all other service providers pertaining to implementation of strategies.

⦁ Adaptive communication training/usage

⦁ Provide training or practice in basic consumer skills such as banking, budgeting, and shopping.

⦁ Provide instruction and training in one or more needed areas to enhance the person’s ability to live independently in their own home and enhance the individual’s ability to access the community.

⦁ Assist the individual to complete daily living activities, or to access the community.

⦁ Promoting inclusion and self-advocacy

Qualifications:

⦁ 21 or older

⦁ Possess a valid CT Driver’s License

⦁ High School Diploma or Equivalent

⦁ Clean Criminal Background Check

⦁ 2 years of experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum

⦁ Ability to complete required record keeping

⦁ Ability to demonstrate competency and knowledge in mandated trainings

⦁ Ability to implement goals as outlined in an IP or BSP

The above statements reflect general functions of this position and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements inherent in this job. The supervisor and director may elaborate on or add to the above list if the duties come within the employee’s realm of responsibility.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: Up to $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you CPR Certified?
• Are you First Aid Certified?

Experience:

• Life Skills Coach: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person