Overview
Community Coach Center Jobs in Long Beach, California, USA at La2050
Position: Community Coach (Long Beach Center)
At Ability First, we are dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities achieve their personal best. Our mission is to look beyond disabilities, focus on capabilities, and expand possibilities. We believe in looking beyond disabilities, focusing on capabilities, and expanding possibilities. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to provide programs that assist people with disabilities in achieving their personal best throughout their lives.
About
this job
ABOUT THE ROLE:
As a Community Coach for the Long Beach Center, you’ll play a pivotal role in guiding individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. You will be out in the community, fostering independence and skill-building, aligned with each participant’s person-centered plan. This role is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a real difference, promoting inclusion, volunteerism, and relationship-building in community settings.
TIME COMMITMENT:
Tuesday and Thursday (10:30am-4:00pm)
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Coach and guide individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, focusing on skills for successful community integration.
Build positive, supportive relationships and encourage participants’ active engagement in all activities.
Foster respectful interactions with community members, advocating for age-appropriate treatment of participants.
Develop and implement Individual Service Plans, assessing progress and adjusting strategies as needed.
Maintain professional, empathetic relationships with families and agency staff, balancing advocacy with respect and sensitivity.
Document participants’ progress meticulously and manage essential administrative tasks.
Uphold our commitment as a Mandated Reporter, ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission of the program and organization.
Qualifications
Requirements
SKILLS YOU’LL NEED:
High School Diploma or GED is required.
Valid Driver’s License and is required.
1-2 years of experience providing case management services to individuals with disabilities is required.
1-2 years of experience planning, developing, and implementing activities for individuals with disabilities is required.
Conversant in American Sign Language (ASL) is preferred.
Proficiency in conflict resolution and problem-solving is required.
Strong computer skills for effective record-keeping is required.
Excellent communication skills for training and supervising participants.
Independence in decision-making and business judgment.
A valid California driver’s license with a clean driving record is required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Changes in the environment, such as the office or outdoors.
Physical effort/lifting, such as sedentary- up to 15-20 pounds at times.
To apply
Apply to the link to be considered further
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Title: Community Coach Center
Company: La2050
Location: Long Beach, California, USA
Category: Healthcare (Community Health), Non-Profit & Social Impact (Community Health)
