Life Skills & Wellness Coach

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and outstanding benefits including: Healthcare, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-term/Long-term Disability, 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match, paid time off (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, plus paid sick leave), 12 observed holidays, Fitness/Wellness Reimbursement, Tuition Reimbursement

About CIP

We’re the College Internship Program (CIP), and we’ve been helping young adults on the autism spectrum and with learning differences find success in college, employment, and independent living in our centers across the US since 1984. CIP’s programs are specially designated to help young adults make successful transitions from adolescence to young adulthood. Our vision is to challenge the norms of what people with learning differences can achieve.

Position Overview

The Life Skills Coach works with students in helping them to become well-rounded, informed citizens who can live independent and self-sufficient lives as well as navigate the community. As we’re a residential program, we have an ongoing need for evening and weekend support for our amazing students.

Objectives

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

Standard Activities

• Oversees students in their residential settings providing a safe environment for learning skills necessary for independence
• Possesses detailed knowledge of emergency and safety procedures and attends regular trainings on related topics
• Teaches students all aspects involved in apartment cleanliness and maintenance
• Conducts grocery shopping with student as well as individual or group cooking instruction and kitchen clean up
• Conducts appropriate Executive Functioning appointments with students based on their needs and coordinates with staff accordingly
• Provide or coordinate student transportation on travel days
• Supervises student weekend activities
• Conducts roommate meetings in order to facilitate appropriate communication in the student’s residences
• Assist students in handling challenges and when necessary uses de-escalation techniques and other strategies
• Communicate student progress and challenges to Life Skills Coordinator
• Receives input from other direct support functions in order to carry out appropriate evening support plans
• Assists with minor residential maintenance issues
• Other duties as required
  

Required Education / Experience

• Associate’s degree (or in pursuit of) from an accredited institution in Psychology, Social Work, Education, or a related field bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Proficient with office utility computer software programs and a quick learner in new technologies

Preferred Education / Experience

Experience in the field of autism and/or learning disabilities especially in a residential setting

Travel

Minimal travel outside of the local area