Life Skills Coach

The Bindu Institute, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Flexible schedule

Great Work Environment

Job summary

The Bindu Institute, LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a Life Skills Coach to work in the community with individuals who have brain injuries or other neurological conditions. The role provides individualized supports to help clients gain independence at home and access community resources.

Responsibilities include advocacy, daily living assistance, mobility support, transportation, and documenting progress. A reliable computer and proficiency with Word/Excel are required; a valid driver's license

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities or related disabilities preferred.
• Must have reliable computer for documentation; Word, Excel, and Acrobat required.
• BS/BA in related field or 1–2 years' experience with adults who are developmentally disabled preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides positive support and advocacy for the client.
• Assists with decision-making and activities of daily living.
• Supports household management and safe routines.
• Facilitates participation in recreation and community activities; provides transportation as needed.
• Maintains client documentation and progresses notes per policy.

Skills

Independent thinker

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Advocacy

Team collaboration

Education

BS/BA in related field

1–2 years with adults who are developmentally disabled

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Great Work Environment

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 is one which provides functional supports to clients on an individualized basis which are 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.

Key Expectations

• 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

Basic Job Duties

• 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.
• Assist with participation in recreation and community activities in order to promote socialization and
  establish relationships with peers.
• Provide 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 organization confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance
  with HIPPA/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