LIFE SKILLS COACH (Full-time)

West Haven Community House; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vacation

Sick leave

Personal time

401K after eligibility

Gym membership

Credit union

Tuition assistance

Referral program

Life insurance

Long term disability

Vision

Job summary

West Haven Community House is hiring a Life Skills Coach to support adults in our DDS-funded Day program. The role requires independence, teamwork, and the ability to adapt schedules to meet client needs.

The coach assists with ADL, socialization, behavior management, safety, and goal achievement in a supportive setting. The position offers a Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:00pm schedule with competitive benefits including health, dental, vacation and more.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; 2 years of related experience with adults with intellectual disabilities preferred.
• Must be 21 years old or older.
• CPR/First Aid certification required prior to hire.
• CT Driver’s license with clean driving record; ability to obtain approval from leased vehicle company.
• DDS required certifications (PMT, DDS Medication Certification) as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and accessible environment for all individuals.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain wellbeing per agency/state guidelines.
• Demonstrate empathy and adapt to individuals' needs.
• Use incidental teaching to promote independence during activities.
• Provide transportation as needed for program participation.
• Support personal hygiene and daily living activities.
• Follow dietary guidelines and ensure appropriate meal care.
• Maintain person-centered plans and proper documentation across programs.
• Advocate for individuals and ensure their preferences are respected.
• Track trainings and certifications; ensure recertifications before expiration dates.
• Log hours using the ADP biometric system and complete shift duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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LIFE SKILLS COACH (Full-time)

Full Time Legal Address, West Haven, CT, US

Salary Range: $17.75 To $22.00 Hourly

The West Haven Community House is currently seeking to hire dedicated Life Skills Coaches to work with our wonderfully unique individuals in our DDS funded Day program. If you are energetic and outgoing with attention to detail, this could be the right position for you! Position: Life Skills Coach Schedule: Monday through Friday- 8:00am to 4:00pm Medical, Dental, Accrued Vacation, Sick and Personal time Free Gym Membership-Planet Fitness Black Card! Credit Union, Employee discounts, Tuition Assistance, Referral Program Free Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Vision 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.
• Must have a proficient knowledge and be able to implement all safety protocols, ensures 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
• Responsible for using 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.
• Must have proficient knowledge of all individuals eating/dietary and food consistency guidelines and the ability to carry out these guidelines as instructed.
• Responsible for ensuring 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.
• Must have a proficient knowledge of, and able to implement strategies in Behavioral Support Plans and/or Behavioral Guidelines for individuals.
• Acts 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.
• Responsible for keeping track of and maintaining current required training/certification, must ensure training recertifications are updated before expiration dates.
• Responsible for the accurate implementation and completion of 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.
• Responsible for logging in hours worked by applying their 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.
• Performs all assignments as outlined in the Life Skills Coach handbook and assigned by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY! The West Haven Community House is currently seeking to hire dedicated Life Skills Coaches to work with our wonderfully unique individuals in our DDS funded Day program. If you are energetic and outgoing with attention to detail, this could be the right position for you! Position: Life Skills Coach Schedule: Monday through Friday- 8:00am to 4:00pm
THIS FULL-TIME POSITION OFFERS: 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.

• Must have a proficient knowledge and be able to implement all safety protocols, ensures 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

• Responsible for using 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.

• Must have proficient knowledge of all individuals eating/dietary and food consistency guidelines and the ability to carry out these guidelines as instructed.

• Responsible for ensuring 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.

• Must have a proficient knowledge of, and able to implement strategies in Behavioral Support Plans and/or Behavioral Guidelines for individuals.

• Acts 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.

• Responsible for keeping track of and maintaining current required training/certification, must ensure training recertifications are updated before expiration dates.

• Responsible for the accurate implementation and completion of 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.

• Responsible for logging in hours worked by applying their 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.

• Performs all assignments as outlined in the Life Skills Coach handbook and assigned by supervisor.

• Other duties as assigned.

Schedule: Monday through Friday- 8:00am to 4:00pm