Community Coach

The Resource Center; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Resource Center in Jamestown, NY is hiring Community Coach positions. Provide direct, individualized support to help recipients lead self-directed lives at home and in their communities, in an ethical, holistic and professional manner.

You may work non-traditional hours and travel throughout Chautauqua County. A high school diploma is required; experience in human services is preferred. Valid NY driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required. Pay is $17.98 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalency diploma required.
• Experience in human service field preferred.
• Willingness to travel within Chautauqua County.
• Ability to lift individuals for transfers and positioning.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct individualized support services to recipients to help them lead self-directed lives at home and in the community.

Skills

Flexible hours

Independent work

Team collaboration

Professional representation

Regulatory awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Valid NY driver's license

Job description

Community Coach, The Resource Center, Jamestown, NY Multiple PT Positions Available!

Provide direct individualized support services to service recipients to enable them to lead self-directed lives in their homes and to contribute to and be included in their communities in an ethical, holistic and professional, non-judgmental manner that builds upon the recipient's strengths, choices and capabilities.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Work a variety of non-traditional hours and locations
• Learn educational and training techniques for the intellectual and developmentally disabled and other related disabilities.
• Work successfully in diverse community based work environments, including peoples homes
• Work independently with work without direct supervision in a variety of settings
• Work a complex schedule based upon the needs of those being supported
• Learn the terminology, regulatory requirements, purpose and acceptable practices associated with each service provided.
• Understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Be flexible to accommodate the persons needs.
• Exercise sound judgment, make accountable decisions and take initiative.
• Work successfully in a team environment.
• Ability to represent TRC is a professional manner at all times

Fulfillment of all regulatory skill certifications and all required trainings. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the job. The ability to lift individuals in order to assist in transferring and positioning. Willingness to travel where deployed throughout Chautauqua County

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school or equivalency diploma required. Experience in human service field preferred.

Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record according to guidelines established by The Resource Center's insurance carrier, use of personal vehicle and automobile insurance(minimum of New York State's statutory requirements for personal liability) is required.

Complete job description is available upon request from the employer. $17.98/hour