Life Skills Coach & IHSS - El Dorado County

Job Description

Job DescriptionBenefits:

• 401(k)

Life Skills Coach & IHSS - El Dorado County, CA


We are looking for multiple part-time IHSS and SLS support staff in Placerville and Shingle Springs. All openings may have the opportunity for additional hours on call, as well as potential flexibility to be combined with other openings.

First Step: Please apply on our website @ newstartsls.org/careers


Placerville -

• Position 1 -SLS: Saturdays 7am-4pm (9 hrs)
• Position 2 -*IHSS: Saturdays 7 am - 3 pm (8 hrs) + Sundays 7 am - 4 pm (9 hrs)

Shingle Springs -

• *IHSS: Saturdays 3:30pm - 9 pm (5.5 hrs)

OUR MISSION


At New Start SLS, we believe individuals with developmental disabilities thrive when they make their own choices about where they live, work, and how they spend their time and resources. Rather than decisions being made for themwith encouragement, support, and Person Centered Planning, individuals can maximize their own choices so as to enjoy a greater level of independence and overall quality of life. As support staff, every day is differentand every day, you can help make a real difference.

JOB DESCRIPTION


Supportive Living Services (SLS) is a program designed to provide in-home and community-based assistance to adults with developmental disabilities who live in their own homes. Life Skills Coaches assist individuals with the goals they have set for themselves assist them with living their best, most fulfilling and independent life.

In this position, a few examples of the type of work you will be doing may include assisting the individual with: learning daily skills and activities, menu planning, grocery shopping, cooking, budgeting, cleaning, using public transportation, making and attending appointments, volunteering, and participating in social leisure activities.

Other duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide in-home and community based assistance to consumers according to individual service programs set up by Alta California Regional Center and New Start SLS.
• Documenting of daily charting notes.
• Reporting of issues and concerns regarding consumers to New Start Case Manager.
• Attending in-service training sessions when offered, as well as complete continued education monthly.
• Some of the individuals we support use electric or manual wheelchairs, receive assistance with adaptive equipment for transfer, and may require personal care assistance (ex: toileting, bathing, brushing teeth, wound assistance).

QUALIFICATIONS + PRE-REQUISITES

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
• At least 1 year of paid or volunteer experience supporting individuals with disabilities. This may include caregiving, teaching, coaching, or lived experience.
• Staff must be able to work with and support individuals who have disabilities.
• Some individuals we serve may require staff transportation support. Support staff eligible to drive clients must be eligible and willing to use their personal vehicle during employment. Eligibility requires review and maintaining copies of valid CA drivers license, current insurance, and clean DMV record with the office.
• For SLS positions: By Day 1 of Orientation, staff must show proof of current CPR and First Aid certification. Certification must be from an in-person or hybrid course.
• For SLS positions: By Day 1 of Orientation, staff must show evidence of a negative TB test and a clear physical exam from within the last year.
• * For IHSS Positions: We are assisting individuals seeking IHSS support. To be eligible for IHSS shifts, staff are required to be registered with IHSS El Dorado County. If not yet certified, staff must be willing to become certified as part of the hiring process. Pay rate determined by IHSS ($17 per hour effective February 2025). https://www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov/Services/Assistance-Programs/Seniors/…
• SLS Placerville Starting Pay Rate: $22 per hour

Apply on our website to connect with our team @ newstartsls.org/careers


New Start SLS Privacy Statement


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By giving your phone number, you are authorizing New Start SLS to send you text messages and/or call you. Messaging frequency will vary. Your carrier message & data rates may apply. All applicants agree to be contacted via telecommunication. Any applicant wishing to opt out of communications from New Start SLS can email office.newstartsls@gmail.com or reply stop to text messages. Employees may not opt out of communication from their employer.