Coach - PT/PRN- Quadplex - Columbus, KS

Class•Columbus, KS

8h•Onsite

About The Position

CLASS LTD is hiring a Coach, also described as a Direct Support Professional or Direct Support Provider, to support individuals with disabilities in Columbus, Kansas. The role provides companionship and assistance with daily living activities, coping with challenges, completing daily tasks, basic medical needs, household chores, transportation, and supervision and safety. Coaches build caring and supportive relationships, act as role models, and help clients maintain a high quality of life. They may advocate for clients to become as independent as possible and integrate into employment and home settings. Coaches monitor clients’ health, safety, and well-being; distribute and record medications as prescribed by the client’s physician; and transport clients to appointments and activities. Paid training is provided. Major holidays are either off or paid double, and the dress code is relaxed. The schedule is PRN/as needed, with Wednesday through Sunday as-needed availability and Monday and Tuesday off. The posting also lists the job type as full-time.

Requirements

Pass a background check regarding criminal offenses and child or elder abuse.
Be able to lift 50 lbs.
Maintain a current, valid driver’s license in the state of residence and be determined to be an insurable driver by CLASS LTD’s automobile insurance carrier.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local communicable and infectious disease laws and CLASS LTD policies and practices regarding immunizations.
Be able to work with male and female clients.
Perform the math calculations needed to complete support log totals.
Communicate effectively with others.
Read, comprehend, and compose written material required for case notes, plans, and policies.
Work effectively as a team member and facilitator of assigned teams.
Attain the minimum required in-service training each year.
Complete required pre-employment testing.

Nice To Haves

Experience is appreciated but not required.
A commercial driver’s license may be required for some positions; most coaches do not need one.

Responsibilities

Provide companionship and assistance with daily living activities.
Coach clients in coping with challenges and completing daily tasks.
Assist with basic medical needs and household chores.
Provide transportation, supervision, and safety support.
Build a caring and supportive relationship with clients and act as a role model.
Advocate for clients’ independence and integration into employment and home settings.
Monitor clients’ health, safety, and well-being.
Distribute and record medications as prescribed by the client’s physician.
Transport clients to appointments and activities.
Communicate and work effectively with others as a team member and facilitator.
Complete support log totals, case notes, plans, and other required written material.
Complete the minimum required in-service training each year.