Community Living Coach

Bridgeway•Macomb, IL

5d•$17 - $26

About The Position

Bridgeway is looking for Community Living Coaches/DSP. Obtain your Direct Support Professional (DSP) certification with Bridgeway! Great benefits Rewarding work environment! The Community Living Coach supports those with developmental, intellectual, psychiatric and other disabilities. Coaches encourage people to explore what they want out of life and to chart their own journeys. The goal is to assist the person to lead a full and active life within the community. This role is under the direction of the Community Housing Coordinator. We would love for you to apply and bring your ability to understand the emotional and social needs and ability to interact effectively with adults with intellectual and/ or developmental disability with both verbal and written communication.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Valid driver license
Driving history that meets company's insurability
Reliable transportation
Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification offered through Bridgeway
Successfully passing the Direct Support Person (DSP) credential and Medication training program.
If licensed, required to maintain license requirements.
Employment with Bridgeway is conditional upon completion of all background checks.
For mental health residential settings, minimum requirement will include a minimum of 21 years of age and meet the Department of Mental Health (DMH) credentialing requirements of a Residential Services Associate (RSA) to work in mental health residential settings. Does not apply to Developmentally Disabled (DD)/Intellectually Disabled (ID) settings.

Nice To Haves

Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Emergency Medical Tech (EMT), or similar experience a plus!

Responsibilities

Implement selected aspects of the consumer centered plans with focus on skills training in the areas of basic survival and daily independent living skills.
Promote and provide activities that develop social and leisure skills within the home environment and through linkage with external community resources.
Develop a respectful helping and supportive relationship with each consumer to promote recovery and reintegration into the mainstream of community living.