Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Coach

Breaking Ground • New York, NY

31d

About The Position

ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home! Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness. But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home. Reporting to the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Team Leader, the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Coach assists in enhancing independent living skills for people currently residing in Breaking Ground’s transitional housing. The ADL Coach provides staffing support and maintains program stability by providing client support, assistance, and monitoring through frequent, positive interactions to increase independence and self-sufficiency. The ADL Coach engages with individuals experiencing homelessness to improve their overall quality of life and supports them in preparing to transition to permanent housing.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience working with individuals experiencing any of the following: homelessness, mental health symptoms, substance use, aging in place
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams
• Valid NY, NJ, CT, or PA driver’s license with a good driving record, as defined by Breaking Ground is preferred
• Bilingual preferred

Nice To Haves

• Experience or familiarity with Motivational Interviewing, Primary Caregiver Support Training, Harm Reduction, Housekeeping/Operations Training, Safe Transfers, and/or De-escalation, CPR and First Aid is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide reminders, guidance, and coaching to clients to improve their daily living skills. (e.g., showering, grooming, housekeeping, medication adherence, eating/grocery shopping, laundry, decluttering, delousing, adhering to bed bug protocol, toileting)
• Facilitate onsite laundry, housekeeping, and shower resources for clients
• Collaborate with clinical staff to match service goal with permanent housing plan
• Provide engagement with client to increase participation in case management, medical and psychiatric appointments, and other housing-related appointments
• Use company vehicle or mass transit to escort clients to and from appointments in the community and as necessary
• Document daily client interactions, progress towards goals (including use of short functional assessments), and case conferences
• Report and document incidents, crisis interventions, and communicate with on-call management team
• Provide additional client support and advocacy as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED