RC - Comm Living Coach

Direct Support Professional - Adult Service

Community Living Coach

The Direct Support Professional - Adult program, participates in the direct care and plan implementation for clients, as prescribed by physician and treatment teams. They provide supervision, safety and crisis management for the client population; complete documentation of client behavior and participation in programming; adhere to the scheduled activities; role model positive, mature behavior; utilize proactive behavioral strategies to minimize client crisis and maximize success.​ 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ensures the health, safety and wellness of Clients  
• Supports client health and hygiene and utilizes infection control procedures. 
• Reports serious incidents, participates in reviews and implements follow-up measures, as applicable. 
• Follows and administers the individual plan for clients to include understanding of SNAP (strengths, needs, abilities and preferences), goals/objectives/outcomes and treatment strategies from the current Plans (Treatment Plan, IEP, ISP) of assigned clients.  
• Collaborates with the Treatment Team to provide continuity of support and care, by communicating and contributing to team discussions and decisions 
• Promotes clients’ achievement of behavioral goals by implementing the behavior strategies and teaching alternative behaviors, as indicated in the Treatment Plan/IEP/ISP. 
• Actively instructs assigned clients so they can achieve education/residential goals and objectives or ID Waiver outcomes.  
• Collects and documents behavioral and instructional data, accurately and reliably. Documents services delivered accurately and in a timely manner. 
• Maintains a high level of engagement with and monitoring of clients. Implements planned activities throughout the workday. 
• Provides a supportive and solution–Focused Environment through building trust, respect, and good relationships with clients 
• Manages behavioral crisis safely. 
• Oversees site management to include housekeeping, nutrition, and transportation. 
• Assists with purchases and is accountable for program and client money, as applicable 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Demonstrates moderate computer skills - how to log-in, how to navigate the web for information, how to start and save document in Microsoft, and has basic keyboarding skills.

 COMPENSATION 

• $16.00-$20.00 based on experience

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 

• Medical, dental and vision
•  Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts 
• 401(k), including an employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off plan
• Education Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness

  Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace.

Salary : $16 - $20