Life Skills Specialist | Part-Time

Job Details: Job Location: Challenge Enterprises of North FL Programs - Green Cove Springs, FL, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $15.00 - $20.00Hourly, Job Shift: Mon-Fri 9 AM-2:45 PM | Flex Hours, Life Skills Specialist | Part-Time
Challenge Enterprises of North Florida, Inc.

Location: Green Cove Springs, FL

Job Type: Part-Time | Up to 29 hours per week

Pay Rate: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Position Overview

Challenge Enterprises of North Florida, Inc. is seeking a compassionate and dependable Life Skills Specialist to support adults with intellectual and developmental differences. In this role, you will help individuals build greater independence by teaching and reinforcing daily living, social, recreational, and community-based skills through person-centered support.

The Life Skills Specialist works directly with participants to identify meaningful goals, plan activities based on individual interests and choices, encourage healthy lifestyle habits, and promote community inclusion. This position also includes safe transportation, collaboration with families and community partners, behavioral support, and accurate daily documentation of goals and activities.

What You’ll Do

Life Skills Development & Person-Centered Support

Teach and reinforce daily living skills such as food preparation, housekeeping, personal hygiene, and social skills
Support participants in developing greater independence through choice, inclusion, and self-direction
Facilitate person-centered planning with individuals, families, Support Coordinators, residential providers, and community partners
Support participant goals identified within individual support plans and approved program procedures
Assess functional skill levels and provide consistent reinforcement, feedback, and learning opportunities

Community Inclusion & Activities

Plan and participate in activities based on participant interests and personal goals
Promote social integration and help participants build natural supports within the community
Provide opportunities for participants to make choices and exercise greater control over their environment
Provide supervision and support during community-based activities and program services
Transport participants safely to scheduled locations using agency vehicles

Behavioral Support & Communication

Provide appropriate behavioral intervention and support to strengthen successful interactions with peers, staff, and supervisors
Maintain professional and consistent communication with supervisors, coworkers, families, and community partners
Work cooperatively with the team to provide smooth, quality, person-centered services
Report incidents promptly in accordance with approved agency procedures

Documentation & Program Responsibilities

Document goal outcomes, participant choices, and daily activities using the approved electronic documentation system, including Therap
Follow Life Skills Adult Day Training Program procedures, handbooks, and Florida Quality Assurance Standards
Participate in new hire orientation, mandatory training, and staff meetings
Follow all Challenge Enterprises policies, procedures, confidentiality requirements, and professional standards
Perform additional duties assigned to support program and agency needs

Skills & Qualifications: What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is patient, encouraging, dependable, and genuinely interested in helping individuals build skills and participate more fully in their community. The ideal candidate is comfortable teaching through demonstration and repetition, values individual choice, communicates well with others, and can provide consistent support while promoting independence.

Ideal Skills & Traits

Patient, respectful, and encouraging when supporting individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Comfortable teaching, demonstrating, and reinforcing daily living and social skills
Able to build positive relationships with participants, families, coworkers, and community partners
Reliable, organized, and able to maintain accurate documentation
Able to respond calmly and professionally to behavioral or unexpected situations
Committed to person-centered services, community inclusion, and individual choice
Able to work independently while remaining a collaborative member of the team

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required
At least 1 year of experience working with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities
Valid Florida Driver’s License with a clean 3-year driving record
Must successfully complete required local and Level 2 background screening
Must maintain CPR and First Aid certification
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Must be willing to sign and comply with confidentiality and Non-Disclosure requirements

Preferred

College coursework in Human Services, Social Work, or a related field
Knowledge of local community resources, activities, and supports

Physical Requirements

This position requires regular physical activity while supporting participants in program and community settings. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Ability to twist, stoop, bend, reach, pull, stand, and walk for up to six hours per day
Ability to lift and transfer items weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to assist participants with getting on and off agency vans

Why Join Challenge Enterprises?

At Challenge Enterprises, our mission is to promote the power of people and possibilities for individuals living with disabilities. As a Life Skills Specialist, you will have the opportunity to help participants build confidence, strengthen everyday skills, explore their interests, and become more connected to their community. If you are looking for meaningful part-time work where your support can make a lasting difference, we encourage you to apply.

Challenge Enterprises of North Florida, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.