Veteran Life Skills Coach — Community-Based Support

Generations Home Care; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 56,826 - 80,934; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job summary

Generations Home Care LLC is seeking a Life Skills Coach for Wounded Veterans in Surprise, AZ. The role involves up to 50 hours per month (2-3 days/week) of in-community support, with a pay rate of $20.00 per hour plus mileage reimbursement.

A male candidate is preferred, with an insured vehicle and a willingness to transport Veterans. The LSC supports Veterans with brain injuries and PTSD, helps increase community participation, and works under Neuro Case Management supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience working with an individual professionally and/or a loved-one with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and/or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder a Plus.
• Mentoring, coaching or training experience.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• MUST have insured vehicle and registration.

Responsibilities

• Based on the established goals of an individualized Care Plan provides Veteran Warriors functional supports to achieve set goals.
• Identifies barriers, triggers, or challenges in functional status in order to develop proactive interventions that promote continued independence.
• Educates Veteran Warriors on how to develop necessary problem-solving skills and strategies solution driven role.
• Provides positive support and be an advocate for the Veteran Warrior.
• Provides assistance and guidance with identifying choices and making informed decisions that involve their activities and life.
• Assists Veteran Warrior with improving community living and integration skills in a variety of settings such as shopping, church attendance, sporting events, recreation, club participation, classroom support, volunteer/employment support, etc.
• Serves as a role model/mentor and maintains good communication/relationships with the Veteran Warrior, their families and referral sources.

Skills

Experience with TBI/PTSD

Mentoring / coaching

Organizational skills

Vehicle & registration

Compassionate demeanor

Job description

Generations Home Care LLC is seeking a Life Skills Coach for Wounded Veterans in Surprise, AZ. The role involves up to 50 hours per month (2-3 days/week) of in-community support, with a pay rate of $20.00 per hour plus mileage reimbursement.

A male candidate is preferred, with an insured vehicle and a willingness to transport Veterans. The LSC supports Veterans with brain injuries and PTSD, helps increase community participation, and works under Neuro Case Management supervision.