Life Skills Coach

Newport Economic Development Commission; Newport (AR); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) double match offered up to 4%

Short-term Disability

Critical Illness

Job summary

The Newport Economic Development Commission is looking for a Part-Time Life Skills Coach in Newport, Arkansas. This role involves providing support services during evenings and weekends according to each member's plan of care, ensuring that all services/interventions are appropriately delivered.

Candidates should possess at least a High School Diploma/GED with a preference for a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Key responsibilities include maintaining open communication with supervisors and assisting in creating a safe and healthy environment for members.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required but prefer Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Must have proficient computer skills and basic knowledge of word and excel programs.
• Certified as a QBHP. Supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support services and interventions according to members’ care plans.
• Ensure healthy relationships with members, respecting appropriate boundaries.
• Complete necessary documentation and attend required meetings.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time Management

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Full job description

Pay: From $18.00 per hour (Base rate increases for related experience and/or bachelor’s degree in a related field)

Part-Time Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Standard
• Enhanced
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) double match offered up to 4% (1,000 hours worked within first year of employment)
• Short-term Disability
• Critical Illness
• Supplemental life
• Accident
• Safety Sensitive: Yes
• Smoke/Tobacco-Free Workplace: Yes

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

The Life Skills Coach provides support services and interventions according to each members’ plan of care, during the evenings, overnights, and weekends with a Recovery-oriented, person-centered approach. The Life Skills Coach works within a Treatment Team and under the supervision of a Mental Health Professional and Program Supervisor to provide clinically appropriate activities while assuring that all members receive services/interventions as prescribed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED is required but prefer Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience resulting in broad knowledge of adult day rehab programing, supervising, training, direct service delivery, budget management, leadership, communication, and time management.
• Must possess a valid and current driver’s license.
• Certified as a QBHP. Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Prefer knowledge of the mental health system and working with person with serious mental illness or caring for individuals with special needs.
• Must have proficient computer skills and basic knowledge of word and excel programs.
• Honest, dependable, self-motivated, and dedicated to Birch Tree Values and Mission.
• Ability to perform essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must complete QBHP/CSSP certification and complete mandated continuing education training once per 12-month period to maintain QBHP/CSSP certification.
• Must complete Face to Face MHP Supervision every 14 days with a minimum of 12 contacts every 90 days and Monthly Observed Intervention 1x monthly.
• Must be able to do housekeeping duties, such as, but not limited to, laundry, sweeping, mopping, cooking meals, kitchen clean up, bathroom cleaning, etc to assist in maintaining a safe, clean, healthy treatment and residential environment. Document when issues are addressed.
• Ability to read and understand the members’ plan of care to effectively provide services based on their goals.
• Must be able to work shifts assigned based on the needs of the members and/or branch. Every effort will be made to maintain a consistent schedule but there may be times that schedules change on short notice.
• Late services cannot exceed 8% with a goal of 0 – 4%
• Maintain open communication with supervisor and branch leadership, always communicating vital information regarding members with the appropriate person (shift supervisor/therapist/director).
• Submit all required documentation by the end of every shift. Including, but not limited to transportation notes and temperature logs as needed.
• Ensure documentation meets standards and shows that the LSC is providing services based on the members POC.
• Maintain healthy relationships with members, respecting appropriate boundaries in accordance to policy.
• Must transport members in company vehicles ensuring safe driving practices and reporting any vehicle issues or citations to appropriate leadership.
• Complete temperature logs when required. Provide documentation of emails/memos if not completed.
• Ensure observation of self-administration of medication occurs during each shift worked.
• Must have knowledge of Birch Tree Communities policies and procedures and ensure compliance, reporting any instances of non-compliance if known.
• Regular and punctual attendance is required.
• Must attend weekly supervisions and monthly observed interventions with no more than 13 days between.
• The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.