Female Life Coach

New Roads Behavioral Health • Cottonwood Heights, UT

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About The Position

Job Purpose Supervise clients and implement therapeutic community guidelines and boundaries. Serve as a positive role model. Participate in activities and group sessions. Conduct therapeutic community groups. Participate in off and on-campus recreational activities. Attend professional staffing, trainings, and meetings.

Requirements

• Education: Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be over 21 years of age and have a clean driving record.
• Be able to drive a multi-passenger van.
• Must possess a current certificate for CPR and first aid or willing to receive this training.
• Must demonstrate understanding of and ability to apply behavioral/psychological theory and principles, as well as treatment approaches for young adult psychopathology.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in working with young adult treatment and/or care giving settings preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in outdoor education/recreation desired.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of clients’ environment.
• Supervise clients primarily during waking hours.
• Assuring apartment conditions are consistent with licensing standards.
• Supervise, monitor, and participate in programmatic activities to ensure consistent therapeutic effect.
• Understand and employ level system, rules, terminology, and group dynamics.
• Understand and consistently employ behavioral management techniques.
• Apply techniques for the prevention of therapeutic holding procedures, monitoring for sharps and contraband during room searches to ensure safe environment.
• Transport clients to and/or from apartments, appointments, recreational activities, etc. via a large van.
• Assist and encourage clients in the completion of homework assignments.
• Participate in professional staffing and meetings in order to communicate the progress of individual clients.
• Carry out various responsibilities related to the recreational and activities of clients when assigned by the Program Manager.
• Ensure unit cleanliness and positive hygiene practices through use of programmatic tools and monitors.
• Can operate and train others in use of unit cleaning equipment.
• Carry out other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the program.
• Under the supervision of a physician or nurse, administer medication to clients.
• Assist clients in the shopping, recreation planning, and preparation process.
• Keep track of clients’ day-to-day progress within the facility to report to clinical staff within daily shift notes.
• Assists clients in learning life skills.
• Ensuring clients safety and wellbeing through room and phone checks.

What This Job Offers

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