LIFE SKILLS COACH-Part Time (Day Program)

W H Community House•West Haven, CT

6d•$18 - $23•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 individual needs, and collaborating as part of a team. The Life Skills Coach is responsible for supporting individuals in areas such as Activities of Daily Living (ADL), socialization, behavior management, personal safety, and goal achievement, while also maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma and 2 years of related experience with adults with intellectual disabilities
Must be 21 years old or older
Certification in CPR 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/licenses such as Physical Management Techniques (PMT) and DDS Medication Certification, as required by DDS standards

Responsibilities

Ensures a safe and accessible environment for all individuals.
Implements all safety protocols and ensures the well-being 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 and activities to enhance individual independence.
Provides transportation for individuals as needed, including driving agency or personal vehicles.
Responsible for the personal hygiene of assigned individuals, including bathing, showering, dressing, and cleaning to maintain dignity and well-being.
Ensures adherence to all eating/dietary and food consistency guidelines.
Ensures appropriate accountability supervision to maintain health and safety as outlined in policies and individual person-centered plans.
Implements strategies in Behavioral Support Plans and/or Behavioral Guidelines.
Acts as an advocate for individuals, helping them make choices and ensuring their wishes, values, and beliefs are considered.
Maintains current required training and certifications, ensuring timely recertifications.
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, and scheduled activities.
Establishes and maintains professional relationships with community contacts to foster inclusion and facilitates individual participation in the community.
Logs 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.