Life Skills Coach (6355)

## Description

**Position Overview**

**IMPORTANT: Please note that this is a part-time position, with a schedule of Mondays and Fridays only.**

The **Life Skills Coach** is responsible for the **direct supervision, training, and care** of individuals in **community and program settings**. This role involves implementing **Individual Support Plans (ISPs)**, supporting participants in developing essential life and work skills, and collaborating with families and interdisciplinary teams to foster independence and personal growth.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Program Duties**

• Act as a **role model**, demonstrating **professionalism, safe practices, and a positive work attitude**.
• Support individuals in **work skills, personal care, socialization, behavioral skills, self-advocacy, and daily routines**.
• Facilitate **group and individualized learning activities** in both community and program settings.
• Implement **teaching strategies** to promote independence and achieve **ISP goals**.
• Provide feedback on individuals' **strengths, challenges, and interests** to the **Sr. Life Skills Coach and Program Director**.
• Assist in developing **dynamic and engaging schedules** tailored to individuals' needs.
• Ensure **community safety**, provide **individual oversight**, and operate **company vehicles, including passenger vans**, in compliance with **Charles River policies and state laws**.
• Conduct **needs assessments** and assist in **person-centered planning and goal-setting**.
• Support **individual and group employment activities**, encouraging **community integration and relationships**.
• Maintain **clean, organized, and safe environments** in the **program, community settings, and vehicles**.
• Monitor individuals during **lunch, breaks, and transportation**, ensuring safety and well-being.

**Behavioral & Crisis Support**

• Implement **Positive Behavior Support (PBS) strategies** as guided by the **Program and Clinical Directors**.
• Assist in **crisis interventions**, including behavior management and emergency restraint interventions.
• Accurately and promptly **document incident reports** and related paperwork.
• Consistently uphold **Human Rights Policies** to ensure **dignity and respect** for all individuals.

**Documentation & Compliance**

• Complete all required documentation, including:
• **Attendance records, fire drill reports, ISP data sheets, behavior plan documentation, and safety logs**.
• Utilize **agency software programs (Paycom and Icentrix)** for **time tracking and record-keeping**.
• Maintain compliance with **company policies and procedures**.

**Required Skills & Competencies**

• **Interpersonal Skills:** Builds **positive and professional relationships** with individuals, families, and staff.
• **Teamwork & Collaboration:** Works effectively within a **multidisciplinary team**.
• **Dependability:** **Consistently follows through** on responsibilities with **accuracy and reliability**.
• **Communication:** Demonstrates **clear verbal and written communication** in both individual and group settings.
• **Planning & Organization:** Manages **multiple tasks, prioritizes responsibilities, and adapts to changing conditions**.
• **Initiative & Problem-Solving:** Demonstrates **self-reliance, independent thinking, and proactive decision-making**.
• **Management & Leadership:** Supports and enforces **agency policies**, setting a **positive example for staff and individuals**.

## Qualifications

• **High School Diploma required**.
• Experience in **Human Services preferred**.
• Successful completion of all **state and agency-mandated training courses**.
• Knowledge of **Normalization and Community Inclusion principles**.
• Must pass a **Criminal History Background Check (CORI), DPPC, DDS, and other screenings**.
• **Valid Massachusetts driver’s license** and **reliable personal transportation**.
• Proficiency in **Microsoft applications and agency software programs**.

**Language Skills**

• Fluent in **English**, with the ability to **read, interpret, and write reports**.
• Effective communication in **individual and group settings** with participants, families, and team members.

**Physical Demands**

• Must have **endurance and physical ability** to perform job duties.
• Regularly required to **sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch**.
• Frequently required to **use hands and fingers** to handle materials and tools.
• Must be able to **lift up to 30 lbs from floor to waist** and **10-15 lbs from waist to overhead**.
• Must be able to **maneuver up to 100 lbs** (assistance provided when possible).
• **Reasonable accommodations available** for individuals with disabilities.

**Reasoning Ability**

• Ability to **follow detailed written and oral instructions**.
• Adaptability in **problem-solving and responding to dynamic work environments**.