Transitional Life Skills Coach - Full Time & Part Time

POSITION: Transitional Life Skills Coach (TC) - West Union, IA

We are looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals to join our team for a new and exciting program that aims to help clients with unique needs during their transitions from hospital-settings to a home-environment. This rewarding direct support position allows a positive start and better quality of life for our clients' journey to sustainable brain health.

Our TC staff are responsible for implementing skill acquisition and behavior modifying treatment plans. The TC will assist clients with day-to-day activities, observe and document their mental health symptoms and behavior, and implement interventions to reduce, manage, and/or modify behavior and mental health symptoms. To be successful in this role, you will display a compassionate nature, empathy and discretion in your work. You should have excellent communication and time management skills, and be able to develop and maintain healthy relationships with clients, supervisors, and coworkers.

• Low client-to-staff ratio - allows for better personalized support for our clients!
• Feel accomplished by helping others succeed!
• Career path to supervisor positions (et. al)!
• Comprehensive training is provided.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Lead therapeutic activities (Learning and practicing prosocial coping skills, health relationships, medication management, symptom management, etc.)
• Help with learning life skills (cooking, eating, grocery shopping, making and attending appointments, money management)
• Lead recreational activities (i.e., drawing, arts/crafts, movies, games, puzzles)
• Helping with activities of daily living

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Required: 1-year of experience working in with Mental Health.
• Pass a background check, physical, TB screening, & drug test.
• Valid driver’s license and favorable motor vehicle record.
• Full range of body motion, manual dexterity and normal range of vision and hearing to ensure safety of our clients.

SCHEDULE OPTIONS:

• Full-time 2nd Shift: (3p-11p). 32-40 hours per week. Every other weekend. Overtime (extra shifts) available on occasion.
• Full-time 1st Shift: (7a-3p) - 32-40 hours per week. Every other weekend. Overtime (extra shifts) available on occasion.
• Part-Time 1st Shift: (7a-3p). 16-24 hours per week. Every other weekend, Overtime (extra shifts) available on occasion.
• Full-time 3rd Shift: (6a-6p) 36-40 hours per week. Every other weekend. Overtime (extra shifts) available on occasion.
• Fill-in: Must work at least 16 hours per month but no more than 29 hours per week (on the average). Great for those wanting a flexible second job or to work around a busy schedule! No benefits.

WAGES

• Wages from $18.54/hour, plus a host of ways to earn additional pay!
• Credit for any previous experience beyond required amount!

Pay: $18.54 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $22