Community Coach

Fello Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 23,980 - 34,154; Full time

Job summary

Fello Inc. is looking for a Community Coach to support people with disabilities, facilitating community activities and providing transportation. This role is crucial in helping individuals meet their goals while fostering self-esteem and community participation.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, with at least one year of experience preferred. The position offers flexible hours ranging from 28 to 35 weekly, based on needs.

Join Fello to make a meaningful impact in your community!

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience working with people with disabilities is preferred.
• Must possess a valid Driver's license with no egregious records.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate community-based activities and support for individuals in the Day Program.
• Implement and meet each person’s goals according to their Person-Centered Plan.
• Complete progress notes and daily logs.

Skills

Experience working with people with disabilities

Creativity

High-energy demeanor

Self-esteem building

Community participation facilitation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Anne Arundel County and Eastern Shore Positions Available Based on Need

Position Type

Full Time and Part Time Available Based on Need

High School Degree

Salary Range

$21.10 Hourly

Transportation Access

Possible access to agency vehicle, depending on program

Job Shift

Day

Overview

Fello supports people with disabilities to live the lives they choose. Everyone has unique needs, so at Fello , there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to our supports.

Fello is an action-oriented organization with a heart-driven culture that centers people, community, and opportunity in everything we do. As a Community Coach, you will be a Direct Support Professional (DSP) who reports to a Day Services Program Manager, which means you will be facilitating community-based activities and support for one to four people in Fello ’s Day Program. Our Community Coaches are engaging, creative, and motivated as they support a person’s life choices and facilitate opportunities to grow and build relationships.

The ideal candidate will ensure each person’s goals are developed, implemented and met according to their Person-Centered Plan as they complete progress notes, daily logs, and individual planning activities. Building up a person’s self-esteem and self-confidence while also supporting job discovery, providing transportation, and encouraging increased community participation and skill building are all in a day’s work for a trusted Community Coach. Your high-energy demeanor, creativity, and passion for Fello ’s mission will make you a successful and high valued member of our organization, and we can’t wait to meet you.

Qualification

This position requires a high school diploma or GED, though at least one year of experience working with people with disabilities is preferred.

Candidates must also possess a valid Driver’s license with no egregious records and complete all required Fello and Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) trainings.

Weekly hours vary from 28 to 35 hours a week depending on the needs of the people we support. This position requires the use of a company vehicle to travel to work sites throughout the jurisdiction assigned to and at times transport one or more people to various community locations and/or activities.