LIFE SKILLS COACH (FULL-TIME)

West Haven Community House; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 24,452 - 31,340; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vacation & Sick time

401K

Gym membership

Credit union

Employee discounts

Tuition assistance

Referral program

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Vision plan

Job summary

West Haven Community House in West Haven, CT is seeking Life Skills Coaches for our Residential Program and DDS-funded Day program. The Life Skills Coach provides direct care, assists with ADL, socialization, behavior management, and safety, ensuring a clean, healthy environment throughout the shift.

Shifts include evenings and early mornings; transportation to activities is required when needed. CPR/First Aid certification and CT driver's license are required; position offers benefits and team

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, 2 years of related experience preferred.
• Must be 21+ years old and possess CPR/First Aid certification.
• Valid CT driver’s license and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, accessible environment for all individuals.
• Follow safety protocols and agency/state guidelines at all times.
• Demonstrate empathy and model appropriate behaviors for individuals.
• Provide incidental teaching to improve daily living tasks.
• Transport individuals to and from programs as needed.
• Assist with personal hygiene and dietary guidelines per plans.
• Maintain documentation in required systems and logs.
• Build professional relationships with community contacts and families.

Skills

ADL support

Behavior management

Transportation

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Job Type: Full Time

Location: West Haven, CT, US

Posted: 3 days ago | Requisition ID: 1152

Salary Range: $17.75 To $22.75 Hourly

Position Overview

The West Haven Community House is currently seeking dedicated Life Skills Coaches to work with our wonderfully unique individuals in our Residential Program and DDS funded Day program. If you are energetic and outgoing with attention to detail, this could be the right position for you!

Shift Availability

• Monday-Friday (2:30pm-9:30pm) – Full-time
• Thursday-Saturday (11pm-9am) – Full-time
• Monday-Friday (7am-3pm) – Full-time
• Monday-Friday (7:30am-3:30pm) – Full-time

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Accrued Vacation, Sick and Personal time

401K (After Eligibility)

Free Gym Membership – Planet Fitness Black Card!

Credit Union, Employee discounts, Tuition Assistance, Referral Program

Free Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Vision

Reports To

Residential Supervisor

General Description

The Life Skills Coach will provide direct care and support to all individuals living within or attending programs at the West Haven Community House. The LSC is expected to work independently throughout the shift, flexing the daily schedule to meet the needs of the individuals being served. The LSC works as part of a team committed to meeting the needs of individuals in the areas of ADL, socialization, behavior management, personal safety, and goal achievement. The LSC is expected to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment for the individuals. The Life Skills Coach is required to stay on shift until relieved by another staff member and/or until all shift responsibilities are completed and released by their supervisor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma: 2 years of related experience with adults with intellectual disabilities preferred.
• Must be 21 years old or older
• Certification in CPR/First Aid required prior to hire
• Valid CT Driver’s license, clean driving record and ability to obtain and maintain approval from leased vehicle company
• Must obtain and maintain all certifications such as Physical Management Techniques (PMT) DDS Medication Certification, etc. as required by DDS standards

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures a safe and accessible environment for all individuals.
• Proficient knowledge and implementation of all safety protocols, ensuring the wellbeing of all individuals while adhering to all agency and state guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Exhibit a caring, empathetic attitude towards individuals while remaining sensitive to their needs.
• Use incidental teaching to model appropriate behavior/activities for individuals during instructions to enhance the individual’s ability to complete tasks as independently as possible.
• Provide transportation for individuals whenever needed, including driving an agency or personal vehicle when necessary. Provides transportation to and from program and activities as needed.
• Responsible for the personal hygiene of assigned individuals. Includes bathing, showering, wiping, dressing, cleaning, and all other areas that are necessary to assist the individual with maintaining their dignity and well-being.
• Profound knowledge of all individuals eating/dietary and food consistency guidelines and the ability to carry out these guidelines as instructed.
• Ensure that all individuals have appropriate accountability supervision to maintain their health and safety as outlined in Community Connections policy and procedures and the individual’s person-centered plan.
• Proficient knowledge of, and ability to implement strategies in Behavioral Support Plans and/or Behavioral Guidelines for individuals.
• Act as advocate for individuals, helping them to make choices in their environment. Acts on their behalf, as an independent voice for the person, asking questions and ensuring the person's wishes, values and beliefs are considered when any decisions are made.
• Keep track of and maintain current required training/certification, ensuring training recertifications are updated before expiration dates.
• Accurately implement and complete required programming and documentation (i.e., Electronic Visit Verification System, Therap documentation, BER, GER, T-logs, program documentation, data collection, financial records, time tracking, carry out scheduled activities etc.) across Community Connections programs.
• Establishes and maintains professional and positive relationships with community contacts to foster inclusion of program individuals. Facilitates individual’s participation and integration into the community.
• Log in hours worked by applying finger swipe using the ADP biometric time clock system to log in at the beginning of each worked shift and logging out at the end of each worked shift.
• Perform all assignments as outlined in the Life Skills Coach handbook and assigned by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.