LIFE SKILLS COACH (Full-time)

W H Community House•West Haven, CT

7d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The West Haven Community House is seeking to hire dedicated Life Skills Coaches to work with individuals in their DDS funded Day program. This role involves providing direct care and support, working independently to meet the needs of individuals in areas such as ADL, socialization, behavior management, personal safety, and goal achievement. The Life Skills Coach is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment and ensuring all shift responsibilities are completed before being relieved by another staff member or released by their supervisor.

Requirements

High School Diploma
2 years of related experience with adults with intellectual disabilities preferred.
Must be 21 years old or older
Certification in CPR/First Aid required prior to hire
Valid CT Driver’s license, clean driving record and ability to obtain and maintain approval from leased vehicle company
Must obtain and maintain all certifications such as Physical Management Techniques (PMT) DDS Medication Certification, etc. as required by DDS standards

Responsibilities

Ensures a safe and accessible environment for all individuals.
Implements all safety protocols and ensures the wellbeing of all individuals while adhering to agency and state guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Exhibits a caring, empathetic attitude towards individuals while remaining sensitive to their needs.
Uses incidental teaching to model appropriate behavior/activities for individuals to enhance their ability to complete tasks independently.
Provides transportation for individuals as needed, including driving an agency or personal vehicle.
Responsible for the personal hygiene of assigned individuals, including bathing, showering, dressing, and cleaning.
Ensures adherence to all individuals' eating/dietary and food consistency guidelines.
Ensures appropriate accountability supervision to maintain health and safety as outlined in policy and procedures and the individual’s person-centered plan.
Implements strategies in Behavioral Support Plans and/or Behavioral Guidelines for individuals.
Acts as an advocate for individuals, helping them to make choices and ensuring their wishes, values, and beliefs are considered.
Maintains current required training/certification and ensures recertifications are updated before expiration dates.
Accurately implements and completes required programming and documentation, including Electronic Visit Verification System, Therap documentation, BER, GER, T-logs, program documentation, data collection, financial records, time tracking, and carrying out scheduled activities.
Establishes and maintains professional and positive relationships with community contacts to foster inclusion of program individuals.
Facilitates individuals' participation and integration into the community.
Logs in hours worked using the ADP biometric time clock system.
Performs all assignments as outlined in the Life Skills Coach handbook and assigned by supervisor.
Other duties as assigned.