We are seeking a Self-Hired Life Coach to provide support and guidance to a person with a developmental disability who resides in his/ her own home, helping him/ her to live out the life of his/ her choice; provides support, teaching, and mentoring in supervision of staff as per the person’s self-directed plan; assists the person with hiring, managing, and maintaining staff. A Life Coach also assists and supports with planning activities around the person’s interests.

The schedule for these positions vary from 3 hours per week to up to 40 hours per week. Services are provided to the person in their home or location of choice. Candidates must have use of a personal vehicle for traveling to their homes and providing transportation in the community.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma/GED
• Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
• Knowledge of developmental disabilities.
• Good oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Must be able to read and write case notes as well as understand written direction.

Certifications / Training

• Must complete all required online trainings upon hire and annually, as needed.

Verifications and Screenings

• Be authorized as an Agency Driver by holding and maintaining a valid NYS Driver’s License and approved driving record according to Agency Policy and Procedure.
• Have and maintain use of personal vehicle for work purposes; travel between work locations and transporting people served;
• Provide proof of insurance as a driver on personal vehicle being used for work purposes.
• Ability to maintain access (internet connectivity) to web based communication systems needed for service documentation, time keeping, reimbursements and communication with Agency via use of personal smart phone, tablet or personal computer.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Seeing, hearing, walking, sitting, standing, driving, stooping, bending, carrying, stretching, and climbing stairs.
• Lifting up to twenty (20) pounds.
• The ability to exercise independent judgment, ability to concentrate, think, communicate, interact with others and cope with stressful situations and deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Community Services for Every1 has supported the people of our community for over 30 years. Those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and those who are simply in need. Every day, our efforts support over 2,000 individuals of all abilities, across counties. We are here for Western New Yorkers – all of them.

Helping those in need takes very special people. And those people are the lifeblood of Community Services for Every1. They’re employees who thrive on helping and who have a passion for connecting. Who can form lifelong bonds with the people they support and make the biggest difference in the lives of fellow Western New Yorkers.

Just as we empower those we serve, we strive to empower each other. We support our colleagues through challenges and we collaborate to find the best solutions – and we work hard to help each other grow. Community Services for Every1 offers competitive starting pay based on directly related experience, generous time off, excellent benefits plans and an opportunity to grow!