Coach - FT - Quadplex - Pittsburg, KS

Class•Pittsburg, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Direct Support Provider for Individuals with Disabilities Along Life’s Journey (“Coach”). Be a real life hero in the lives of those with disabilities. Love what you do and know that you are making a big difference. The coach may advocate for persons with disabilities to become as independent as possible and integrate into employment and home settings. The coach monitors the client’s health, safety, and well-being. The coach acts as a role model and assists the client in having a high quality of life.

Requirements

Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Pass a background check regarding criminal offenses and child/elder abuse.
Maintain a current and valid driver's license of the state of residence and be determined as an "insurable driver" by the automobile insurance carrier for CLASS LTD.
Comply with all federal, state and local laws regarding communicable and infectious diseases and CLASS LTD policies rules and practices regarding immunizations.
Must be able to work with male and female clients.
Math calculations needed to complete support log totals.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Read, comprehend & compose written material as required for case notes, plans, and policies.
Work as an effective team member and facilitator of the team(s) to which assigned.
Attain minimum required in-service training each year.

Nice To Haves

Experience is appreciated but not required.
May require a commercial driver’s license (CDL) for some positions (most coaches do not need to have a CDL).

Responsibilities

Delivering companionship, assistance in daily living activities, coaching on coping with challenges and completing daily tasks, assistance with basic medical needs and household chores, transportation, supervision/safety and a caring and supportive relationship.
Distribute and record medications as prescribed by the client’s physician.
Transport clients to appointments and activities.