Community Life Coach

Ablelight • Fort Collins, CO

3d

About The Position

At AbleLight, the Community Life Coach (CLC) helps people with intellectual disabilities connect with their communities through community activities, events, and volunteer opportunities. Under the supervision of the Manager, the CLC assesses participants’ skills and interests, implements service plans, facilitates community involvement, and ensures participants’ safety while helping secure activities that enrich their lives. The role also supports participants’ independence and may include attendant care or other supports, such as personal care and medication assistance.

The schedule is 35 hours per week: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Compensation is $19.50 per hour. Benefits are offered for employees working 30 or more hours per week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to use electronic charting programs.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record as defined by AbleLight policy.
• Successfully complete Community Life Coach training upon hire.
• Clear background check as defined by regulations and policies.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and perform daily standing, bending, and lifting.
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours at a time.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional, cooperative relationships with local businesses and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Identify community resources and activities that match participants’ interests and skill levels.
• Facilitate participants’ involvement in typical, integrated activities, events, and organizations in their neighborhoods or local communities, in ways similar to other people of the same age and interests.
• Foster connections between participants and people without disabilities to increase social capital.
• Accompany participants to activities when needed and facilitate their involvement.
• Communicate progress, successes, and challenges to guardians or care providers as needed.
• Ensure the personal safety of participants on the caseload.
• Provide support to maintain or enhance participants’ personal independence.
• Provide attendant care or other supports as necessary, including personal care and medication assistance.
• Support AbleLight’s mission, vision, and core values while empowering each person to direct their own life choices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with 3.5% matching contributions.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account.
• Basic life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Tuition reimbursements.
• Any Day Pay through Dayforce Wallet, providing access to earned pay at no additional cost.

What This Job Offers

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