The Life Skills Coach provides functional, individualized supports to clients with brain injuries or neurological conditions to help them acquire and retain skills for independent living and community access. This includes assisting with household management, promoting socialization through community participation, and educating clients on decision-making and problem-solving.
Requirements summary
Candidates should ideally have experience working with individuals with developmental or physical disabilities and possess a reliable computer for required daily documentation. A valid driver's license, required auto insurance coverage, and the ability to lift significant weight regularly are mandatory.
The Life Skills Coach (LSC) is a community-based position working directly with individuals who have sustained a brain injury or have some other neurological condition. The LSC position is one which provides functional supports to clients on an individualized basis which aredesigned to assist them in acquiring, retaining and improving the skills necessary to reside independently at home and access a variety of community-based resources.
Essential to the position is the expectation the employee will:
Be an independent thinker and observant in nature
Possess effective training, assessment, evaluation and problem-solving skills
Address conflicts/concerns in a respectful and tactful manner
Experience in disability management and knowledge of community resources
Serve as a client advocate and work diligently to assist them reach their goals
The basic job duties are as follows
Provides positive support and be an advocate for the client.
Provides assistance and guidance with identifying choices and making informed decisions that involve the client's activities and life.
Provides structure and support in household management such as: maintaining cleanliness of home environment and establishing a safe, healthy and efficient routine.
Assists with participation in recreation and community activities in order to promote socialization and establish relationships with peers.
Assists client with improving community living and integration skills in a variety of settings such as shopping, church attendance, sporting events, club participation, classroom support, volunteer/employment support, etc by providing transportation.
Works with clients to learn how to participate in their desired recreational and social activities within their surrounding community.
Assists with participation in recreation and community activities in order to promote socialization and establish relationships with peers.
Provide training or assistance with mobility in home environment, using adaptive aids, and accessing public transportation.
Benefits
401k Matching
Flexible Schedule
Provides assistance with developing effective and appropriate communication and social skills.
Operates within organizational guidelines, policies, professional and ethical standards.
Maintains organization confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance with HIPPA/company policies.
Treats clients, families, co-workers, and outside parties with respect and dignity, honoring all values and all written and reasonably implied ethical practices of the organization.
Based on the established goals provides clients functional supports to acquire, retain and improve independence.
Helps clients with reintegrating and reconnecting with their communities in order to encourage a healthy level of independence.
Identifies barriers, triggers, or changes in functional status in order to develop proactive interventions that promote continued independence.
Educates clients on how to develop necessary problem- solving skills and strategies.
Accompanies clients to locations and appointments in the community, to educate them in learning how to assess and utilize their community resources and services.
Serves as a role/mentor for clients and maintains good communication/relationships with the client, their families, and referral sources.
Completes daily progress notes and other necessary documentation in compliance with organization policies and provides to the supervisors and the agency's payroll/invoicing email portal.
Responsible for monitoring and appropriately utilizing billable hours with clients.
Conducts professional behavior at all times.
Participates in trainings at their agency and necessary and appropriate trainings.
Communicates regularly with organization personnel regarding warrior issues/concerns.
Participates in team meetings as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned to meet the program goals or as requested by the agency.
Qualifications
Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities and in some cases physical disabilities preferred.
Must have a reliable computer or device for documentation responsibilities/daily documentation required; experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat Reader required.
BS/BA in related field OR 1-2 years' experience working with adults who are developmentally disabled or other related experience preferred.
Maintain a valid driver’s license.
Background check and driver’s record check.
Reside within a reasonable commute to the client.
Must maintain the company’s required personal auto insurance and verify compliance: Minimum coverage of $100,000/$300,000/$50,000 (bodily injury/bodily injury per accident/property damage) or $300,000 combined single limit
Military background or experience with veterans and persons with brain injury a plus.
The ability to lift 25/50/80 pounds regularly is required.
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with team members
Compensation
$22.00 per hour
The Bindu Institute is a private mental health practice offering counseling, coaching, consulting, and life skills services.
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