Life Skills Coach: Empower Independence & Growth

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Positive Directions in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Life Skills Specialist to coordinate client care, implement individualized treatment plans, and facilitate activities that develop daily living skills and employability.

The role requires an associate degree with four years in social services, CPR/first aid, and HIPAA knowledge. Travel is local, with office-based work and regular supervision.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in occupational therapy, Substance Abuse, Counseling, Social Work, or other related human services field.
• Four years work experience in social services and/or related field.
• Knowledge of HIPAA/privacy standards and professional boundaries required.
• Must have CPR and first aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Complete functional and client-centered performance assessments on program residents within one week of admission.
• Create client’s individualized treatment plan and assist with implementation.
• Refer and encourage client participation in community resources, day programs, employment opportunities and training programs.
• Work directly with clients using individual and group modalities to address identified performance deficits and client goals.
• Assist client with pre-vocational training via the client Work Incentive Program.
• Oversee all client training regarding activities of daily living.
• Assist in identifying, screening and engaging clients for substance abuse and mental health treatment.
• Write progress notes in a timely and confidential manner.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-services and participate in supervision.
• Provide on-call coverage and crisis intervention as needed.
• Facilitate groups to increase client skills and exposure to activities of daily living, work, or leisure.
• Transport clients to their appointments.

Skills

CPR

First aid

HIPAA knowledge

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in related human services field

Bachelor’s degree in related human services field

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Positive Directions in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Life Skills Specialist to coordinate client care, implement individualized treatment plans, and facilitate activities that develop daily living skills and employability.

The role requires an associate degree with four years in social services, CPR/first aid, and HIPAA knowledge. Travel is local, with office-based work and regular supervision.