Developmental Coach | Hope - Springfield, IL

Hope•Springfield, IL

12d•$0 - $20

About The Position

The Developmental Coach works directly with clients to provide targeted training and skill development that enhances employability by addressing functional limitations. Training may focus on daily living skills and work readiness to help clients achieve vocational goals. The Coach assists the Developmental Instructor with assessments, implements and adapts service strategies, supports clients’ self-help needs, and maintains records of client objectives. The role also includes medication administration, assigned support-service tasks, and professional representation of Hope. The position supports Hope Residential Academy and follows that program’s job expectations when working within it. The work takes place in a workshop-type environment serving adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Conditions may include loud sounds and potential injury associated with client verbalizations or aggressive behaviors. The role involves frequent interaction with staff, clients, and administrators, and travel to and from clients’ homes for pickup and drop-off. The employee must maintain an active state-approved driver license and be able to obtain and maintain Illinois Bus Driver certification requirements to drive a seven-passenger van within nine months. The position requires passing medications in accordance with DHS Rule 116. The job involves computer or electronic-device use as well as extended periods of walking, standing, and supporting clients. It requires lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying at least 100 pounds, assuming varied postures, supporting clients or adaptive equipment, and making quick body movements. The employee must pass a physical agility test at hire and use de-escalation techniques, including physical restraint, in accordance with Hope’s policies.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver license.
Must complete DSP or DD Aide training.
Must be able to obtain and maintain Illinois Bus Driver certification requirements to drive a seven-passenger van within nine months.
Must be able to pass a physical agility test at the time of hire.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry a minimum of 100 pounds at a time.
Ability to assume and maintain varied postures for extended periods, including kneeling, crouching, crawling, stooping, sitting, standing, walking, grasping, and running; support clients or adaptive equipment; and make quick body movements.
Ability to use de-escalation techniques, including physical restraint, in accordance with Hope’s policies.
Knowledge of compliance with client rights and program delivery as defined in the Illinois Department of Mental Health Code and the Confidentiality Act.
Knowledge of curriculum and training design for on-the-job training, teaching and instruction for adults and groups, and measurement of training effects.
Knowledge of evidence-based practices in treating people with autism and developmental disabilities.
Cultural competency and ability to communicate in a culturally sensitive manner with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to work successfully with diverse groups, build effective teams, and achieve results through others.
Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with guardians, staff, and visitors, and effectively in oral and written form.
Ability to speak clearly and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences.
Ability to maintain records of materials, supplies, time, and work performed.
Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve problems; exercise sound judgment; apply general rules to specific problems; and handle stressful situations with professional composure.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maintain cooperative relationships with coworkers.
Ability to operate business equipment such as a computer, tablet, iPad, copier, or fax machine, requiring manual dexterity.
Active state-approved driver license and ability to travel by motor vehicle for client pickup and drop-off.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting adults in a community day services setting

Responsibilities

Assist the Developmental Instructor in conducting comprehensive assessments to identify clients’ needs, strengths, and areas for improvement.
Provide hands-on training in personal hygiene, communication, time management, problem-solving, and other job-related skills based on clients’ needs and goals.
Implement service strategies designed by the Developmental Instructor and collaborate with the Instructor to modify strategies as needed.
Implement assistive technology as needed.
Assist clients with self-help activities, including eating, dressing, toileting, feeding, and communication.
Maintain data and records of client objectives as outlined in the Personal Plan.
Pass prescribed and PRN medications to clients in accordance with DHS Rule 116.
Complete assigned support-service tasks, including general cleaning of the area.
Represent Hope professionally on and off campus.
Support Hope Residential Academy and adhere to its job expectations when working within that program.
Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the role.
Travel to and from clients’ homes for pickup and drop-off.
Recognize and report behavioral signs of illness, pain, injury, discomfort, or deviations from a client’s normal behavior to the appropriate person.
Use de-escalation techniques, including physical restraint, in accordance with Hope’s policies.