Life Skills Coach Job at Shepherds College, Union Grove, WI

bHhFVzZUbGY2Y2RCOEkwQW4zLzlGK0lCUUE9PQ==
  • Shepherds College
  • Union Grove, WI

Job Description

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

When you learn in an environment designed specifically for you, you thrive. That's what our students experience at Shepherds College, a 3-year college program designed to help young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities develop job skills and greater independence. As a Christian organization, our goal is to positively impact one life after another, and it takes everyone on our talented team to make that happen.

Shepherds College offers opportunities to start or develop your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. We offer career opportunities for job seekers with years of experience and those looking for entry-level work with on-the-job training and growth potential.

BENEFITS

  • Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Funded HSA
  • 401(k) Plan with Match
  • 8+ Weeks of PTO
  • $1,000 Annual Retention Bonus
  • Free Teledoc and Employee Assistance Program
  • Professional Development and Mentoring Opportunities
  • Tuition Discount Program
  • Free Lunches
  • Free Temporary Housing (if relocating)

POSITION OVERVIEW

The  Life Skills Coach position is a key role in which staff train students to live more independently. You will work in a college residential setting after classes and on weekends to teach real-life skills and promote a fun college experience for the students.

Options for full-time hours, part-time hours, weekend-only, or coverage-only. There is plenty of flexibility to find a schedule that works with your other life commitments. Work 1-5 shifts per week or just cover open shifts, as needed.

Schedule Options:
Weekdays: 2:50 PM to 9:00 PM
Weekends: 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM | 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support students with IDD in a college residential setting at an 8:1 student-to-staff ratio
  • Train students in cooking, cleaning, safety, time management, and social behavior to promote independent living
  • Build positive working relationships with students to foster growth and development
  • Complete communication and documentation to promote effective team collaboration
  • Take students on off-campus activities to provide a great college experience

If you have a background in special education, caregiving, social work, psychology, or Christian ministry, apply today to see if your skills and talents can help meet the needs of our growing team.

---

Not the right position for you? Check out our other current openings!

ABOUT SHEPHERDS COLLEGE

Shepherds College is a Christ-centered, post-secondary school for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, committed to growth through Appropriate Independence™.

We exist to equip young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live with purpose, confidence, and faith. For over 15 years, we’ve created a supportive community where students are challenged, celebrated, and trained to live more independently — all while pointing their lives toward Christ.

Our mission is to empower students with intellectual and developmental disabilities by equipping them with the skills, support, and spiritual foundation they need to live lives of dignity, purpose, and Appropriate Independence™.

We believe each student has God-given potential — and we are called to nurture it with compassion, excellence, and truth.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Relocation, Shift work, Weekend work, Weekday work

Similar Jobs

Ross Stores, Inc.

Store Manager Job at Ross Stores, Inc.

 ...Welcome to Ross Stores, Inc., where our differences make us stronger At Ross and dds, inclusion is a way of life. We care about our Associates and the communities we serve and we value their differences. We are committed to building diverse teams and an inclusive culture... 

Community Health of Central Washington

Family Nurse Practitioner/FNP Job at Community Health of Central Washington

 ...with Strong Ties to our Community: Founded by our Central WA Family Medicine Residency program (CWFM) in 1993, CHCW has grown...  ...Central WA Family Medicine and Highland Clinic need a Family Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive, compassionate, and evidence-based... 

Royal Caribbean Group

Artistic Painter Job at Royal Caribbean Group

 ...team is in charge of maintaining and repairing (when necessary) facility furnishings in all the guest, public, and crew areas of the ship. Ideal candidates should have experience in Painting with knowledge in various technique of paint:(Brush rollers, airbrush, air/... 

US Foods

Meat Cutter Job at US Foods

$22.00/Hour, Benefits on Day 1! Trim and customize portions of meat products using knives, band saws or other meat production equipment. Count and stack on tray portions per customer and company specifications. Label portion with supplied number product labels.... 

Fablic

Retail Part-Time Store Associate, Fabletics (Ross Park Mall - Pittsburgh, PA) Job at Fablic

 ...TechStyle Fashion Group - Fabletics is currently looking for a Part-Time Store Associate for our new Fabletics Retail Store at Ross Park Mall in Pittsburgh, PA. How Do You Fit In? As the Store Associate you would be responsible for providing a best in class...