Life Skills Coach

ESSENTIAL PROGRAM DUTIES (other duties may be assigned):

Act as a role model by displaying proper and safe dress, language, safe work practices and a positive work attitude.

Support individuals in: work attitude, skills, personal care, socialization, behavioral skills, self-advocacy, following daily schedules and other areas as needed.

Facilitate group and individualized activities geared towards assisting Individuals served to learn new skills by presenting curriculum in a positive and enthusiastic manner while in the community and program settings. 

Implement teaching strategies geared towards helping the Individuals served increase their independence and achieve goals identified by them and their ISP team.  Work with the Sr. Life Skill Coach and Program Dir. to provide feedback relating to the Individual’s strengths, challenges and interests to the Inter-disciplinary Team. Work as part of the larger team to maintain a stable and consistent learning environment.

Provide input and feedback to the Senior Life Skills Coach toward developing a dynamic and engaging schedule geared towards providing meaningful activities that meet the needs and interests of the Individuals served.

Follow community safety guidelines in regards to providing individual oversight and safe transportation in all settings.  Drive company vehicles including large passenger vans using Charles river policies as well as state laws, i.e. use of cell phones prohibited when driving, etc.

In conjunction with the Sr. Life Skills Coach and the Case Coordinator, conduct needs assessments on each Individual served.  Utilize the information drawn from theses assessments to assist the Individual and their team in building a person centered plan and determining new goals. 

Implement support strategies developed by the Individual’s ISP team to assist the Individuals in meeting their goals and objectives.  Maintain accurate and consistent data collection in line with the Support Plan’s guidelines.

Monitor individuals at lunch, breaks and cab duty and during transportation.

Provide back-up support with job coaching for individual employment.  Provide direct support during group employment activities.  Encourage community integration and support community relationships.

Maintain trainings and adhere to company policies and procedures.  Be responsible for company property.

Work with individuals and staff to ensure that shared spaces are organized, efficient & safe. Keep aisles and means of egress clean and accessible and report unsafe situations.   Maintain a clean and organized environment within the program, off-sites & the vans.  Perform light housekeeping and maintenance as required.

Work with other staff & management to ensure the Health & Safety of all individuals.  Notify manager of health and safety concerns and facility issues immediately.

Participate in learning opportunities provided by the Program Director and Clinical Director in relation to Positive Behavior Supports.  Implement support strategies that follow PBS guidelines, and work as part of the larger Clinical team to ensure proper and consistent implementation of Behavior Plans.

Crisis intervention including: consistently carrying out positive behavior plans; intervening in crisis situations; proper implementation of Behavior Management, Emergency Restraint interventions, accurate & timely completion of incident reports & other related paperwork.

Have thorough knowledge of and always uphold Human Rights Policies

Complete all required documentation daily/weekly, etc in a timely fashion; individual timesheets, attendance, cab duty forms, fire drill forms, ISP data sheets, positive behavior plan data collection, community/curriculum forms, and other various forms needed for safety and maintaining individuals records, etc.  

Have thorough knowledge of and become efficient in using computer software programs: to include, but not limited to Epay, Icentrix, and ETS.  Utilize Epay appropriately for documenting work time as well as time off requests. 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned)

Interpersonal Skills:  Interacts with others in an effective, appropriate, positive and professional manner; develops relationships (inside and outside the agency at all levels) that enhance understanding and communication. 

Teamwork/Cooperation:  Works well with team members to accomplish the goals of the department.  Works well with management to achieve agency goals.  Flexible in accepting new or additional assignments. 

Dependability:  Follows through on job responsibilities with thoroughness and accuracy.  Reliable and consistent. 

Communication:  Clearly and effectively presents information through oral and written means.  Demonstrates clear and concise communication in individual or group situations.  Listens and assimilates information on job performance.

Planning/ Organization:  Plans and manages work to accomplish tasks on time.  Plans and implements appropriate use of resources.  Adapts to changing conditions.  Prioritizes work demands and manages multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibility:  Adheres to company policies and procedures and follows company guidelines in conducting business relationships.

Attendance:  Adheres to program schedule and routines, which includes arriving to assigned location promptly and conforms to the agency’s attendance standards.  Attend all required meetings and trainings promptly.

Initiative:  Self-reliance in thinking, planning, and carrying out job responsibilities.  Demonstrates problem solving skills.

Management:  Supports and enforces agency policies and objectives; sets example through personal conduct and performance.