Independent Living Coach for Developmental Disabilities

Vinfen; Wrentham (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinfen seeks dedicated Direct Support Professionals to provide individual and group support in residential settings, teaching skills for independence and community integration. You will empower clients, facilitate access to community resources, and support daily living activities and safety.

The role emphasizes person-centered planning, collaboration with families and staff, and adherence to MAP and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience and/or training in a related function preferred.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training.
• Driving is a requirement for this position with valid license and safe driving record required.
• Certifications: CPR, First Aid, MAP, PBS Tier 1, Safety Care within specified timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in the home in becoming fully integrated into their communities and develop and maintain friendships.
• Assist individuals to access community-based support and resources.
• Plan recreational and social activities that promote social inclusion and the emotional well-being of individuals in support of living a good life.
• Empower and support individuals in the home to make choices, be a self-advocate, and be fully involved in making decisions in determining the directions of their supports and lives.
• Support individuals in the home with access to assistive technology and adaptive equipment as a means to augment communication, access their communities, and generally live more independently.
• Supports individual in securing, maintaining and growing in work, volunteer, and other community engagement opportunities.
• Support individuals in the home to be more independent, be self-advocates, and make choices that define the direction and their vision for living a good life.
• Encourage and support individuals and their involved families in maintaining strong partnership with staff and other interested parties.
• Provide training and support to individuals in the home. This includes rehabilitative interventions, behavioral interventions and monitoring, fire & safety regulations, appointment scheduling, money management, ADLs, grocery shopping, meal planning and cooking, household chores, use of generic resources and other related areas.
• Perform hands-on tasks in the program as required in order to facilitate implementation of support plans.
• Provide transportation, as necessary.
• Assess the physical and emotional status of individuals in the home and report changes to supervisor.
• Monitor individual funds, as needed.
• Maintain records for individuals in the home. Collect behavior and academic data and maintain progress notes. Document all information related to incidents, programs, and routine activities in a communication log.
• Procure, store, administer, document, and dispose of medication for individuals consistent with MAP requirements, funding source regulations, and Company policy.
• Communicate with and provide information to interested parties such as program nurse, case managers, and Visiting Nurses Association.
• Participate in all mandated training and staff meetings as directed by the supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure home safety and maintenance as necessary at all times. This includes general housekeeping, snow shoveling, and trash removal.
• Comply with all corporate and divisional policies and procedures, including safe work practices, workers’ compensation, universal precautions, and exposure control.
• Complete various paperwork and logs including communication logs, community membership logs, and activity schedules.
• Provide shift coverage, as necessary in other homes/programs as assigned by supervisor.
• Function as human rights advocate. Provide physical intervention and/or First Aid in the event of behavior or medical emergency. Serve as a reporter to the Disabled Persons Protections Commission.
• Assist in developing, implementing and documenting treatment including ISP/PSTPs and clinical programs.
• Perform other related duties, as required.

Skills

Advocacy techniques

Communication styles

Self-advocacy

Participatory planning

Crisis intervention

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Vinfen seeks dedicated Direct Support Professionals to provide individual and group support in residential settings, teaching skills for independence and community integration. You will empower clients, facilitate access to community resources, and support daily living activities and safety.

The role emphasizes person-centered planning, collaboration with families and staff, and adherence to MAP and safety protocols.