What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life Coach X position at DELAWARE COUNTY ASSO?
The Arc of Delaware County, a nationally recognized organization serving Delaware County for over 50 years, is committed to providing an environment in which everyone is treated with care and respect. As an employee, we will surround you with highly skilled co-workers and provide you with orientation, training, coaching, support, and opportunities for advancement.
We’re looking for caring staff, who are kind, eager to learn, flexible, team oriented, and embrace our core values.
Achieve with us.
Position: Life Coach X
Location: Walton, New York
Salary: $22.88 per hour
Schedule: M-F (potential for some evenings and weekend support).
Responsibilities: Provide direct training services and professional supervision over the daily programs provided by the direct service personnel as well as provides person-centered case management services for the individuals we serve.
Job Duties:
- To train and supervise staff to support individuals acquiring skills in areas of their person-centered plans including but not limited to independent living skills, skills to support successful community participation, communication skills, self-advocacy, personal and social skills.
- Good leadership and supervisory skills to include deep listening, ability to work with and engage various personalities.
- Ability to provide guidance and feedback to support staff growth so they are empowered.
- To conduct team meetings, prepare reports for and participate in planning meetings for individuals supported.
- To develop relationships with Community members for potential job opportunities. person-centered goal plans and instructional plans for individuals.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent with four years working in the human services field, and one year working with individuals with disabilities
- or Bachelor’s degree in Human Services and one year experience working with individuals with disabilities.
- Supervisory experience preferred
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, be available during evenings & weekend hours.
- Demonstrated competencies in active listening, teaching, task analysis, behavior management, curriculum development and person-centered planning.
- Ability to make good decisions in a timely manner based on analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment. To be flexible, able to think on your feet.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Professional written and verbal communication skills. Need to be a good communicator.
- Think outside the box, flexible, team player, work with outside organizations.
- Ability to inspire others
- Proficiency in or knowledge of using computer software and email applications
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/ female/minority/disability/vet/ www.delarc.org
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