Live-In Life Skills Coach - MALE ONLY

Arc of Anchorage.•Anchorage, AK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Live-In Life Skills Coach provides quality active supports, care, and supervision necessary to help individuals with developmental disabilities realize their full potential while living in a residential home of The Arc of Anchorage. The Life Skills Coach ensures the health, safety, and well-being of each individual in the home. Additionally, the Life Skills Coach ensures that the homes are well maintained and cared for. The worksite for this job will be located in a residential home of The Arc. The Live-In Life Skills Coach works five consecutive days of 24-hour shifts.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Six months in the field of developmental disabilities required
Background checks as defined by licensing agencies
Valid driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance
Ability to move around
May be required to use physical support with an individual to prevent injury to themselves or others
Ability to see within normal parameters
Ability to hear within normal range
Learns and follows all policies, procedures, and guidelines of the program and the agency
Maintains confidentiality
Applies common sense and effective problem-solving skills as appropriate
Demonstrates at all times a positive professional working relationship with individuals, colleagues, supervisors, agency staff, parents, guardians, and community representatives
Applicants must be residents of Alaska and present to be eligible for this position.
This is a MALE-only position.

Responsibilities

Teaches daily living and personal hygiene skills to residents to include: cooking, cleaning, laundry, hygiene, shopping, communication, and problem-solving to their highest level of independence
Provides transportation to the individual residents to various outings, appointments, or work
Maintains the home and keeps the home in good and clean condition. Informs supervisor of the maintenance needs of the home in a timely manner.
Attends all required meetings, training, house meetings, and other events
Participates as a team member in the development and implementation of the individual's service plan
Must work closely with the food shopping program coordinator and complete the food order by the requested time frame
Coordinates daily activities (and transportation) with Day Habilitation, Supported Employment Services, Anchor Rides, and other agency/service providers
Communicates effectively (and timely) with parents and guardians of the individuals in the home
Ensures that the environment is safe and free of health hazards. Facilitates safety drills. Maintains a safe environment for the individual.
Accurately completes note charting and/or other documentation of the individual’s programs and progress by established timeline
Assists with training, mentoring, and job shadowing of new employees