Life Skills Coach

The Bindu Institute; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

The Bindu Institute in Augusta, Georgia, is seeking a Life Skills Coach to support veterans with brain injuries or other neurological conditions. The role involves providing personalized functional supports to help clients live independently and connect with their communities.

The ideal candidate has experience with developmental disabilities, strong communication skills, and a valid driver's license. This position offers a compensation of $22.00 per hour and opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities and physical disabilities preferred.
• Must have a reliable computer or device for documentation.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and personal auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provides positive support and advocacy for clients.
• Assists clients with improving community living skills.
• Accompanies clients to locations and appointments.

Skills

Effective training and evaluation skills

Problem-solving skills

Client advocacy

Strong written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS/BA in a related field or 1-2 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Job description

The Bindu Institute offers opportunities for professionals eager to support wounded veterans with neurological conditions, such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and PTSD. Our team provides personalized support and therapeutic services that help veterans regain confidence, independence, and meaningful connections with their communities. Explore our current opportunities below to see how you can make a difference. Positions are available in Florida, Georgia, and Texas.

• 401(k) matching
• 401K
• Flexible Schedule

Position Overview

The Life Skills Coach (LSC) is a community-based position working directly with individuals who have sustained a brain injury or have some other neurological condition. The LSC position provides functional supports to clients on an individualized basis designed to assist them in acquiring, retaining and improving the skills necessary to reside independently at home and access a variety of community-based resources.

Essential to the position is the expectation the employee will:

• Be an independent thinker and observant in nature
• Possess effective training, assessment, evaluation and problem-solving skills
• Address conflicts/concerns in a respectful and tactful manner
• Experience in disability management and knowledge of community resources
• Serve as a client advocate and work diligently to assist them reach their goals

The basic job duties are as follows

• Provides positive support and be an advocate for the client.
• Provides assistance and guidance with identifying choices and making informed decisions that involve the client's activities and life.
• Provides structure and support in household management such as maintaining cleanliness of home environment and establishing a safe, healthy and efficient routine.
• Assists with participation in recreation and community activities in order to promote socialization and establish relationships with peers.
• Assists client with improving community living and integration skills in a variety of settings such as shopping, church attendance, sporting events, club participation, classroom support, volunteer/employment support, etc by providing transportation.
• Works with clients to learn how to participate in their desired recreational and social activities within their surrounding community.
• Provides training or assistance with mobility in home environment, using adaptive aids, and accessing public transportation.
• Provides assistance with developing effective and appropriate communication and social skills.
• Operates within organizational guidelines, policies, professional and ethical standards.
• Maintains organizational confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with HIPAA/company policies.
• Treats clients, families, co-workers, and outside parties with respect and dignity, honoring all values and all written and reasonably implied ethical practices of the organization.
• Based on the established goals provides clients functional supports to acquire, retain and improve independence.
• Helps clients with reintegrating and reconnecting with their communities in order to encourage a healthy level of independence.
• Identifies barriers, triggers, or changes in functional status in order to develop proactive interventions that promote continued independence.
• Educates clients on how to develop necessary problem‑solving skills and strategies.
• Accompanies clients to locations and appointments in the community, to educate them in learning how to assess and utilize their community resources and services.
• Serves as a role/mentor for clients and maintains good communication/relationships with the client, their families, and referral sources.
• Completes daily progress notes and other necessary documentation in compliance with organization policies and provides to the supervisors and the agency’s payroll/invoicing email portal.
• Responsible for monitoring and appropriately utilizing billable hours with clients.
• Conducts professional behavior at all times.
• Participates in trainings at their agency and necessary and appropriate trainings.
• Communicates regularly with organization personnel regarding warrior issues/concerns.
• Participates in team meetings as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet the program goals or as requested by the agency.

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities and in some cases physical disabilities preferred.
• Must have a reliable computer or device for documentation responsibilities/daily documentation required; experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat Reader required.
• BS/BA in related field OR 1-2 years' experience working with adults who are developmentally disabled or other related experience preferred.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Background check and driver’s record check.
• Reside within a reasonable commute to the client.
• Must maintain the company’s required personal auto insurance and verify compliance: Minimum coverage of $100,000/$300,000/$50,000 (bodily injury/bodily injury per accident/property damage) or $300,000 combined single limit.
• Military background or experience with veterans and persons with brain injury a plus.
• The ability to lift 25/50/80 pounds regularly is required.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with team members.

Compensation: $22.00 per hour

The Bindu Institute is a private mental health practice offering counseling, coaching, consulting, and life skills services.