What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Coach/Day Program DSP position at The Arc of Delaware County?
* Please apply on our website: delarc.org/careers. Thank you
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 VI / Community Coach
Salary: $20.18 per hour
Job Type: Full-time (40 hours weekly)
Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, may include evenings & weekends.
Locations: Walton
Responsibilities: Support people to live personally fulfilling lives and achieve their person centered valued outcomes through a positive and proactive approach.
Other duties:
- Provide training and support to ensure participants learn necessary skills for successful employment and community life.
- Assess individual’s strengths and interests to develop and implement person centered goal plans.
- Assess the job and complete a task analysis.
- Perform training on adaptations and specialized interventions apart from others in setting to avoid drawing negative attention to people supported.
- Work cooperatively with job site supervisor and maintain ongoing, open communications.
- Maintain records appropriate to the program including but not limited to 1) Daily task analysis record 2) Job coach monthly progress reports for ACCES-VR 3) Daily/weekly log notes 4) Mileage sheets.
- Submit billing documentation accurately and timely.
- Excellent Communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Innovative problem solving skills
- Entering/uploading data in Medisked
- Provide support in other areas of the agency
- Passion for helping others, and the ability to build relationships.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent, plus two year experience preferred
- Ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage busy schedules/deadlines
- Ability to pass a Criminal Background Investigation
- Willingness to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR Certification
- Willing to work nights and weekends
- NYS Driver License
- Good verbal & written communication skills
- Willing and eager to learn as things arise.
- To be flexible, ability to think on the moment, easily create a back-up plan, work without direct supervision.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer female/minority/disability/vet/ www.delarc.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.18 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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