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Life Skills Coach (Evenings and Weekends required)


Summary Sheet: HR / Recruitment

    
Advertiser NameCollege Internship Program IncAdvertiser Type:Company
Classification:HR / RecruitmentSubclassification:
Country:United StatesLocation:United States
Language:English - United Kingdom (en-GB) Contact Name:
Employment Type:PermanentWorkhours:Not Specified



Position: Life Skills Coach (Evenings and Weekends required)


Description:



LIFE SKILLS COACH



Evenings and Weekends required






A Day in the Life:


The Life Skills Coach is an onsite full-time non-exempt position located in Berkeley, CA who reports to the Life Skills and Wellness Coordinator.


In this dynamic role, you'll guide and mentor students as they build life skills for success in adulthood-from managing a household to developing strong social relationships. You'll work one-on-one and in small groups, teaching cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, and apartment upkeep while fostering healthy roommate interactions and leading fun, inclusive social activities in the community.


This position operates in a highly scheduled environment but may require longer hours and occasional weekend work and minimal travel as job duties demand. The Life Skills Coach position involves a moderate physical demand.






The College Internship Program (CIP) is a full-year private young adult transition program for individuals 18-26 with autism, ADHD, and other learning differences offering comprehensive and specialized services. CIP's programs uniquely address the needs of adolescents and young adults with high-functioning autism, ADHD, and other learning differences by providing a comprehensive curriculum, expert staffing, and a structured weekly schedule. We believe that a learning disability is a learning difference, and our expert staff understand and meet our young adults enrolled in the program where they are at. Our programs focus on the generalization of specialized skills specifically for autism and learning differences. CIP students live with a close-knit community of peers within a supported apartment living setting and fully access the community around them. Each student's unique needs are met individually as they prepare for success in independent living, college, and employment. CIP is the result of strategies we have developed over 40 years working with hundreds of young people who learn differently and have exceptionalities, helping develop the self-knowledge and skills to live happy and productive lives.






All the Responsibilities We'll Trust You With:




  • Assist students in building independent living skills competencies and routines to develop the ability to live independently after CIP.




  • Support students in learning and practicing independent living skills, such as apartment maintenance, cooking, cleaning, and time management.




  • Lead grocery shopping outings and provide transportation as needed.




  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support students' growth across all areas of the CIP program-academic, career, social, and wellness.




  • Engage students in productively exploring and connecting within the community.




  • Ensure a high level of health and safety within one's living environment and the community.




  • Conducts appropriate Executive Functioning appointments with students based on their needs and coordinates with staff accordingly.




  • Assist students in handling challenges and when necessary uses de-escalation techniques and other strategies.




  • Passionate about helping individuals with learning disabilities reach their full potential.




  • Other Duties as Assigned








Qualities You Possess:




  • The Life Skills Coach will possess exceptional communication skills, precise attention to detail, superior organization and prioritization skills and self-motivation in managing tasks to completion. They will have genuine empathy and awareness of the needs and sensitivities of prospective families, students, and staff.




Your Areas of Knowledge and Expertise:




  • Crisis management guru and mentor experience is preferred.




  • Independent living skills experience is required.




  • Associate's degree (or in pursuit of) from an accredited institution in Psychology, Social Work, Education, or a related field is required.




  • Bachelor's degree is preferred.




  • Active Drivers License is required.




  • Proficiency in office utility computer software programs is required.




  • Experience in the field of autism and/or learning disabilities, especially in a residential setting is highly preferred.




Why Join CIP?




  • Vacation Time - 15 days full time only




  • Paid Holidays - 13 days full time only;Holiday premium pay for part time only




  • Paid Sick Days and Personal Days accrued




  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance




  • Voluntary Benefits: Short and Long-term Disability, Additional Life, Child Life and Spousal Life




  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account




  • Flexible Spending Accounts




  • 401(K) - We offer a Traditional 401(K) and a Roth 401(K) employer match up to 4%




    • Financial Wellness Advisor Services






  • Tuition and continued education reimbursement up to $3,000 annually for full time and up to $1,000 for part time




  • Wellness reimbursement of $200 per year for full time and $100 per year for part time




  • Employee Assistance Program: child care and parenting, senior care and aging, emotional health, health and wellness, legal and financial, access to discounts




  • A health advocate to assist with our insurance & healthcare challenges




  • Ongoing monthly training and professional development opportunities




  • Supportive and Collaborative Culture




Please note that the benefits listed may change based on business needs, regulatory requirements or other factors






This role may also be of interest to candidates searching for positions or skills related to case management, student success, behavioral health, mental health counseling, disability services, special education, autism support, vocational counseling, higher education, social work, peer mentor, human services, therapy, school counseling, internship support, college readiness, residential life, crisis response, student engagement, transition services, behavior technician, substitute teacher, college advising, working with people with autism, wraparound services, camp counselor, marriage and family therapy, executive functioning, peer coach, emotional regulation, resource specialist, neurodiversity support, crisis intervention, working with people with developmental disabilities, student involvement, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma informed care, campus life, paraprofessionals, clinical therapist, psychologist, coping skills, alternative education, youth services, private practice, individual/group counseling, inclusion workforce development, student affairs, student assistant, school experience, instructional assistant, IEP, social-emotional learning, autism advocacy, working with high schoolers, holistic wellness, career services, student life, academic planning, peer support, crisis prevention intervention, student services, working with people with disabilities, first year experience, college success, postsecondary support, inclusive teaching, mental health advocacy, college transition, academic advising, adaptive learning, paraeducators, psychology, individualized support, mindfulness, learning disabilities, accessibility services, disability studies, cognitive science, sociology, social and behavioral sciences, and education.






Accommodations Disabilities Act Statement


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job position.


Affirmative Action Plan (AAP)/Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement


College Internship Program (CIP) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.


This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications associated with this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. Team members may be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary.






Compensation details: 21-23 Hourly Wage






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