Senior Life Skills Coach

North Jersey Friendship House, Inc.; Oradell (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

North Jersey Friendship House, Inc. in Oradell, NJ, seeks a Senior Life Skills Coach to support individuals with Autism and developmental disabilities in achieving greater independence and community integration.

You'll lead groups, facilitate daily activities, and coordinate community connections under the Day Program. Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Human Services or related field (or be working toward it) and at least one year of experience with Autism; a higher credential may

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field preferred or in progress.
• Minimum one year experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
• Three years experience may substitute for Bachelor's degree.
• Registered Behavior Technician preferred.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Lead groups to foster personal, social, vocational and independent growth.
• Assist members with daily activity schedules.
• Develop relationships with community organizations to support community inclusion.
• Drive up to a 15-passenger van as needed.
• Document members' progress toward ISP goals per guidelines.
• Ensure safety during community activities.
• Provide supervision and participate in supervisor meetings.

Skills

Autism experience

Group facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field preferred or working towards a degree

Job description

Job Description

Position Title: Senior Life Skills Coach

Department: Autism Day Program

FTE/Classification: Full-Time Non-exempt

Reports To: Day Program Manager

Location: Oradell

Primary Function

Support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities in development of skills needed for greater independent functioning and community integration.

Performance Responsibilities

Although each position has its own unique duties and responsibilities, the following listing applies to every employee of North Jersey Friendship House, Inc.:

• Works towards the accomplishment of department/Agency goals
• Maintains confidentiality and immediately reports to management breaches in confidentiality
• Practices job requirements on an accurate, timely and regular basis
• Observes and maintains appropriate professional boundaries with members, co-workers and supervisors
• Attends all scheduled meetings as assigned
• Meets relevant continuing educational/training requirements
• Completes all required trainings/documentation/paperwork accurately and within established time frames.

Essential Functions Include

1. Prepare for and lead meaningful groups to facilitate members personal, social, vocational and independent growth
2. Assist members with following their daily activity schedule
3. Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, programs, businesses and employers to ensure ongoing connection's for community inclusion and learning opportunities
4. Work with Program Manager re: planning recreational and activities of daily living outings
5. Drive up to a 15 passenger van to and from community activities as needed
6. Supervise members on community activities and ensure their safety.
7. Attend and participate in supervision sessions with Program Manager or Director of Day and Community Services
8. Document program member's progress towards ISP goals and objectives according to DDD and Medicaid guidelines.
9. Work with Program Manager on review of members' progress and recommendations for new goals and objectives.
10. Keep all program members records and medications in a secure cabinet.
11. Work with supervisory team on program development.
12. Notify Program Manager immediately if there is any kind of incident i.e. injury, seizure, behavioral, accident and document according to agency policy and procedures.
13. Work with Program Manager regarding oversite of program schedule and documentation assignments.
14. Work with program staff on curriculum planning and community trip assignments.
15. Develop and oversee transportation and bus duty assignments.
16. Ensure that the sign in/sign out sheets and the community trip forms are completed properly daily.
17. When Program Manager is not present, act as covering manager
18. Work with Program Manager to complete clients annual updates
19. Assist Program Manager with evaluations of program staff.
20. Work with Program Manager on EHR corrections as needed.
21. Other duties as assigned by Program Manager, Director of Day and Community Services or the Executive Director of Day and Community Services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field preferred or working towards a degree
• Minimum one (1) year experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders required
• Three (3) years of experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders or other developmental disabilities may be substituted for Bachelor's degree
• Registered Behavior Technician preferred
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• Minimum 21 years of age

North Jersey Friendship House is an Equal Opportunity Employer.