Life Skills Coach
LIFE SKILLS COACH
We are currently searching for a Life Skills Coach for our OPTIONS Transitions to Independence program. Successful candidates will have excellent customer services skill and must be outcome-oriented. The ability to work in an ever changing professional environment with strong attention to detail is essential.
Position Summary:
The Life Skills Coach (LSC) works in conjunction with another Life Skills Coach, a Life Skills Aide and the Director of Student Services to provide young adults with learning disabilities support and case-management services in relation to the student’s life skills programming. The LSC is responsible for implementing the various life skills programming areas, so that the mission and values of the Extension phase of program are fully realized. This position requires some evening and weekend work.
Responsibilities:
On-going development and implementation of the Extension Phase life skills areas, monitoring students’ progress and performance
Create scheduled times for Advisement and Life Management Labs (LMLs) for students in the Extension Phase, using the time to highlight specific goals and areas of concerns
Plan and implement a variety of guided leisure opportunities for students
Oversee the implementation of the Grocery Shopping & Nutrition component of the program
On-going development and implementation of the Life Skills Curriculums, with primary instructor responsibilities during each semester
Process with students when behaviors or situations arise that require additional intervention
This may entail some on-call obligations
Communicate with parents on a regularly scheduled and timely basis regarding the progress and performance of their student
Generate concise and thorough Individual Program Plan Reviews that speak to student performance and progress, and make recommendations based on that performance
Administrative Duties:
Communicate and coordinate with the Director of Student Services and/or Head of OPTIONS regarding student issues and/or program issues
Create and implement related curriculums, as assigned by the Director of Student Services and/or Head of OPTIONS, changing and evolving the program as the student needs dictate
Directly supervise Life Skills Aide position, assigning duties and tasks during assigned shifts
Participate in weekly OPTIONS Team Meetings
Participate in the Strategic Planning process, putting value and emphasis on the overall viability and health of the program
Actively pursue professional development through professional review, conferences, workshops, educational courses, readings, and formal and informal assessment of instruction, professional goals, and effectiveness of interaction with student, parents, and colleagues
Essential Job Requirements:
Required Skills:
Passion for the Brehm Mission, a strong work ethic, flexibility, and a sense of humor
Knowledge of policies, protocols, systems, and procedures established to enhance student programming
Ability to apply techniques and strategies to achieve desired student outcomes
Strong written and verbal communication
Skillful negotiation and mediation skills in dealing with students, families and internship supervisors
Ability to generate thorough, concise written documents pertaining to student progress and program needs or development
Ability to model and engage in appropriate social skills
Basic computer skills: word processing, Internet usage
Strong work ethic
Preferred Skills:
Valid Driver’s License
Knowledge of Gmail and Google Drive
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in human services or related discipline
Experience:
1-2 years of experience working with young adults with disabilities
Physical Requirements:
Sit for long periods of time
Travel:
Not required
Working Conditions:
Office and residential setting
Full-time, year round
Hours and Days will vary based on the needs of the Program
Conditions of Employment:
Ability to pass a criminal background check
Ability to pass a driving background check
Benefits:
Dental/Vision/Health/Life Insurance
Retirement Account [403)b)] with employer matching
Standard Holidays
Paid Time Off
Department:
OPTIONS
Compensation:
Based on experience
Position Availability:
Immediate
Please submit your resume and internal application directly to the Director of Human Resources via www.brehm.aaimtrack.com. Faxed, hand delivered, and mailed submissions are accepted. Brehm Preparatory School, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer.
Director of Human Resources
Brehm Preparatory School
950 S. Brehm Lane
Carbondale, IL 62901
Fax: 618-529-1248