Residential Life Skills Coach

Community-Residences; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Community-Residences seeks a full-time Resident Instructor in New Britain, CT. You will create a supportive learning environment, implement care plans, monitor health and medications, manage meals and safety, and assist with community activities. Requires a high school diploma or GED; similar roles and a bachelor’s degree are preferred.

The role involves lifting, outdoor work, and driving duties with a valid CT license. Training and DDS regulatory compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate organizational ability and effective communication with persons with developmental disabilities.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn about current issues in the field.
• Be able to communicate with people at various ability levels.
• Possess self-motivation and a nurturing, patient attitude.

Responsibilities

• Create a nurturing, positive learning environment and develop strategies to help clients cope with social, emotional and physical daily living situations; facilitate independent performance.
• Must perform all job functions; lift and transfer 70-75 lbs; work inside and outside the home.
• Utilize approved protective hold techniques to keep everyone safe.
• Implement Individual Plan of Care; document progress and barriers; maintain treatment plans and daily living activities.
• Monitor health, medication administration and report changes to supervisors per DDS standards.
• Schedule and assist medical appointments; ensure follow through on doctors’ orders.
• Plan, purchase and prepare meals within budget; follow dietary plans.
• Maintain cleanliness of house, property, and vehicle; report repairs promptly.
• Maintain professional conduct with participants, staff, families, and community.
• Participate in training and meetings; keep required training current.
• Accounts for petty cash and client funds; ensure auditable records.
• Protect individuals’ privacy per policy.
• Take individuals to community activities; follow safety procedures and policies.
• Familiarize with CRI policies; ensure compliance.
• Help build positive neighborhood relationships.
• Assure rights to privacy and confidentiality.
• Adhere to transportation safety and vehicle policies.

Skills

organizational ability

communication

patience

nurturing temperament

self-motivation

customer-service mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Community-Residences seeks a full-time Resident Instructor in New Britain, CT. You will create a supportive learning environment, implement care plans, monitor health and medications, manage meals and safety, and assist with community activities. Requires a high school diploma or GED; similar roles and a bachelor’s degree are preferred.

The role involves lifting, outdoor work, and driving duties with a valid CT license. Training and DDS regulatory compliance are essential.