DEVELOPMENT COACH

Melwood Horticultural Training Center Inc.; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 21,025 - 29,945; Full time

Job summary

A community services organization based in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, is seeking an on-call Development Coach to support individuals in promoting independence and personal growth. The role requires working closely with a team, implementing individual plans, and facilitating community integration activities. Candidates should have a high school diploma, three years of relevant experience, and certifications in CPR and First Response. The position offers $18.50 per hour with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Three years experience working with people with differing abilities.
• Ability to provide support in a respectful manner.
• Certification in CPR and First Response required.

Responsibilities

• Support assigned individuals to implement their Individual Plan.
• Inform team on behavioral and programmatic issues.
• Facilitate activities for community and self-help employment.

Skills

Working with individuals with differing abilities

Positive behavioral management techniques

Community integration

Documentation skills

Education

H.S. Diploma or equivalent

BA/BS in special education or related field (preferred)

Job description

Melwood-PG Campus
5606 Dowerhouse Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, USA

DEVELOPMENT COACH COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION *THIS IS A ON CALL POSITION (8am-4pm)

PAYING $18.50 PER HOUR. *

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

DEVELOPMENT COACH /COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION

Melwood’s Vision: Aworld where people with differing abilities are fully included

The position of Development Coach supports assigned group of individuals in Crossroads to promote independence and personal growth. The Development Coach will work cooperatively with other staff to ensure that there is an integration of recreation, life skills development, community integration and horticulture in each individual's experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. 1. Work with assigned individuals to implement their Individual Plan within the Day Habilitation program integrating them into all parts of the Crossroads program.*
2. 2. Inform management staff and other interdisciplinary team members on behavioral and programmatic issues that occur.*
3. 3. Provide services as outlined in Individual Plans-ensuring goals are developed, implemented, and progress benchmarks are being met.*
4. 4. Demonstrate positive behavioral management techniques and communicates with individuals in a person-centered, age appropriate manner.*
5. 5. Complete progress notes, daily logs, timesheets, individual planning activities and other documentation thoroughly, accurately, and in a timely manner.*
6. 6. Facilitate individual's self-esteem through positive interactions and building a relationship of trust.*
7. 7. Develop activities that promote community, self-help employment and independent living. While adhering to the individual's plan and your group's programming schedule.*
8. 8. Attend and actively participate in required training, stakeholder team meetings and supervision meetings.*
9. 9. Other duties as assigned.*

Essential Functions

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

The incumbent is supervised by the Assistant Director, Day Services.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Flexible schedule will be required due to varying hours. Must be able to stand/walk 50% of work time, sit and/or drive 50%. Must be able to lift, carry, push and/or pull 40 pounds. Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach. All of these requirements are necessary in order to supervise and assist individuals with disabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

H.S. Diploma or equivalent required. Three (3) years’ experience working with people with differing abilities or other behavioral issues required and one (1) year demonstrated ability in providing support in a respectful manner that meets the various needs of individuals served. Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Response required. Other certifications and training are required after hire. BA/BS in special education, therapeutic recreation, psychology or related field preferred. Must be able to pass a background check, DOT physical and drug test to obtain DOT certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.