Community Life Coach

Ablelight • Grand Junction, CO

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About The Position

At AbleLight, the Community Life Coach helps people with intellectual disabilities connect with their communities through community activities, events, and volunteer opportunities. Under the supervision of the Manager, the role assesses participants’ skills and interests, implements service plans, and facilitates community involvement while ensuring safety and securing activities that enrich participants’ lives.

The Community Life Coach supports participants’ independence and personal choices, helps them build connections with people without disabilities, and provides attendant care or other support as needed. The position requires community-based work and may involve accompanying participants to activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• 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.
• Ability to perform daily standing, bending, and lifting.
• Ability to stand for 8 hours at a time.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional, cooperative relations with local businesses and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Identify community resources and activities that match participants’ interests and skill levels.
• Facilitate participants’ participation in typical, integrated activities, events, and organizations in their neighborhood or local community in ways similar to others 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 participants’ 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 personal independence.
• Provide attendant care or other support as necessary, such as personal care or 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 starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment (for employees working 30 or more hours per week).
• Access to Teledoc.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with 3.5% matching contributions.
• Health Savings Account.
• 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