Lifeskills Coach (Independent Living Studio)

Job Summary:

As a Lifeskills Coach, the incumbent supports adults with disabilities in acquiring independent living and community living skills. The role involves conducting assessment, delivering structured training, and developing module curriculum to prepare client to support lifelong learning and living in the community with support system in place.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Assessment

• Plan and conduct individual functional and/or baseline assessments to determine client's abilities, support needs and learning goals.
• Develop training plans of clients aligned with the recommended learning goals and caregiver's feedback.
• Maintain courteous and respectful 2-way communication with clients caregivers to keep them informed of activities at the training recommendations and progress of clients.

2. Planning and Implementation of Training

• Plan and facilitate training in the areas of ADL and CLS using a modular approach.
• Deliver modules through structure lessons and practical applications.
• Adapt training content and methods to cater to different learning needs and levels of support.
• Monitor and evaluate progress at the end of each training module, providing feedback and reinforcement that caregivers can follow up with.
• Support in the consolidation of the progress of clients in the different training modules for overall programme tracking and monitoring.
• Ensure training settings are safe and accessible for clients and caregivers.

3. Curriculum and Module Development

• Design, plan and update training modules that break down ADL and CLS into progressive, achieving learning objectives.
• Create training materials such as step-by-step guides, visual supports, role play scenarios and engagement activities.
• Ensure modules are person-centered and relevant to real life context.
• Review and refine modules based on client learning progress, feedback and best practices.

4. Other Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed records of assessments, training attendance, and module completion.
• Collaborate with caregivers, support staff, and external partners to explore and reinforce learning beyond training sessions.
• Provide input to progress evaluation and continuous improvement of modular training programme.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• At least Diploma holder, preferably with relevant experience in Special Education, Adult Education or related field.
• Experience in teaching, coaching, or training adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge in person centered approaches.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office.

Core Competencies and Attributes:

• Passionate and dedicated to work with people with disabilities.
• Adaptable and willing to learn.
• Proactive, resourceful and organised.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.