Independent Living Skills Coach

Better Community Living Inc; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Better Community Living Inc. in New Bedford, MA is seeking a dedicated Direct Support Professional to attend to the daily needs of consumers, foster independence, and support self-determination.

You will teach socialization skills and activities of daily living, including household tasks, self-care, budgeting, and community orientation. Responsibilities include recording progress notes, supervising medication administration and ensuring compliance with agency procedures.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older and hold a current US driver's license for at least 3 years.
• Must be able to use a personal vehicle as needed.
• Must pass CORI check, Drug Test, and Driving Record Check.
• Ability to obtain First Aid, CPR, Human Rights, Safety Care and MAP certification within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Attend to the daily needs of consumers on an individual basis.
• Foster independence and self-determination through teaching socialization and daily living skills.
• Record data and complete progress notes, staff logs and required documentation.
• Supervise and document self-administration of medications; administer medications as prescribed.

Skills

Time management

Writing skills

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Full job description Key Responsibilities: Attend to the daily needs of

consumers on an individual basis as well as foster increased

independence and self-determination. Teach socialization skills and

activities of daily living including: household maintenance; self-care

and hygiene; self-awareness and human development, menu planning, food

shopping and preparation; money management skills/budgeting;

transportation and community orientation; consumer skills; and

utilization of community resources. Record and appropriately utilize

necessary data, daily progress notes, staff log and complete all other

ISP and program required documentation. Supervise and document

self-administration of consumer medications as well as administer and

document consumer medications as prescribed by a physician in accordance

with agency and program procedure Required to attend all staff training

sessions and staff meetings as scheduled. Working Conditions: Physical

activities include but not limited to climbing, balancing, stooping,

kneeling, pulling, etc. Exerting in excess of 100 lbs. of force

occasionally. Subject to both indoor and outdoor environmental

conditions. The worker is subject to hazards such as moving parts,

moving vehicles, etc. Required Qualifications: High School/GED All

applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have had a current US

drivers license for 3 years and use of personal vehicle. Time management

and writing skills Successful applicants must be able to successfully

pass a CORI check, Drug Test, and a Driving Record Check. All applicants

must be able to become First Aid, CPR, Human Rights, Safety Care, and

MAP certified within 30 days of employment. Preferred Qualifications: 6

months experience in human services