Strategic Initiative 1.3 Supported Living Lab aims to develop an Individualised Living Plan (ILP) for students in a close-to-authentic living space to enable them to achieve goals related to the following Good Life domains:

• being safe

• being independent and 

• being engaged

The Life Coach, working alongside the Project Manager, executes the RC Strategic Initiative, Supported Living Lab, covering a broad spectrum of topics and/or responsibility areas as assigned by the Sponsor or Drivers of the initiative.

The Life Coach plays a key role in ensuring students’ learning, safety, proper documentation and/or responsibility areas as assigned by the Sponsor or Drivers of the initiative. The post-holder must be adaptable, caring, and patient with the ability to multitask with great communication and collaboration abilities.

(Internal candidates will be placed on secondment for 12-18 months)

Critical Work Functions:

1. Formulate data-based, student-centred ILP process for all students, and support their attainment of ILP goals through appropriate strategies implemented in partnership with families/caregivers, Allied Professionals and other relevant stakeholders
2. Plan and deliver engaging and well-paced lessons taking account of the diverse learner profiles of students and using evidence-based pedagogy and meaningful activities, to meet the independent living needs of individual students
3. Design and implement positive, robust daily living routines and practices to create and maintain a safe and conducive learning environment as well as foster student development and well-being
4. Work in partnership with parents and other family members or caregivers to support student learning across school and home.

Unique components of the position includes a residential component and conducting home-based coaching.

Qualifications:

Good Diploma or Degree with Diploma in Special Education. First-aid trained with current valid license, preferably.