LIFE SKILLS COACH at West Haven Community House in West Haven, CT

LIFE SKILLS COACH Full Time · Location: West Haven, CT, US                                               NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY!  NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY! The West Haven Community House is currently seeking to hire dedicated Life Skills Coaches to work with our wonderfully unique individuals in our Residential Program. If you are energetic and outgoing with attention to detail, this could be the right position for you!  Life Skills Coach (Full -Time) Available Shifts  Monday-Friday- 7:00a-3:00p,  Monday-Friday-7:30a-3:30p,  Overnight Thursday-Saturday-11:00p-9:00a THIS FULL-TIME POSITION OFFERS: Medical, Dental, Accrued Vacation, Sick and Personal time 401K (After Eligibility) Free Gym Membership-Planet Fitness Black Card!  Credit Union, Employee discounts, Tuition Assistance, Referral Program Free Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Vision REPORTS TO: Residential Supervisor   GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  The Life Skills Coach II (LSC II) and Life Skills Coach will provide direct care and support to all individuals living within or attending programs at the West Haven Community House. The LSC is expected to work independently throughout the shift, flexing the daily schedule to meet the needs of the individuals being served. The LSC works as part of a team committed to meeting the needs of individuals in the areas of ADL, socialization, behavior management, personal safety, and goal achievement. The LSC is expected to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment for the individuals. The Life Skills Coach is required to stay on shift until relieved by another staff member and/or until all shift responsibilities are completed and released by their supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma: 2 years of related experience with adults with intellectual disabilities preferred. • Must be 21 years old or older • Certification in CPR/First Aid required prior to hire • Valid CT Driver’s license, clean driving record and ability to obtain and maintain approval from leased vehicle company • Must obtain and maintain all certifications such as Physical Management Techniques (PMT) DDS Medication Certification, etc. as required by DDS standards PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT • Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position which may require talking, hearing, lifting unspecified weights, standing, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, stretching, crawling, pushing and/or pulling • Must be able to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms  • Must be able to be mobile and/or manipulate the environment to meet the needs of the residents; occasionally sit, climb or balance.  • Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, follow instructions and procedure manuals • Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence • Must have ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Ensures a safe and accessible environment for all individuals. • Must have a proficient knowledge and be able to implement all safety protocols, ensures the wellbeing of all individuals while adhering to all agency and state guidelines, policies, and procedures. • Exhibit a caring, empathetic attitude towards individuals while remaining sensitive to their needs  • Responsible for using incidental teaching to model appropriate behavior/activities for individuals during instructions to enhance the individual’s ability to complete tasks as independently as possible.  • Provide transportation for individuals whenever needed, including driving an agency or personal vehicle when necessary. Provides transportation, to and from program and activities as needed.  • Responsible for the personal hygiene of assigned individuals. Includes bathing, showering, wiping, dressing, cleaning, and all other areas that are necessary to assist the individual with maintaining their dignity and well-being.  • Must have proficient knowledge of all individuals eating/dietary and food consistency guidelines and the ability to carry out these guidelines as instructed. • Responsible for ensuring that all individuals have appropriate accountability supervision to maintain their health and safety as outlined in Community Connections policy and procedures and the individual’s person-centered plan. • Must have a proficient knowledge of, and able to implement strategies in Behavioral Support Plans and/or Behavioral Guidelines for individuals. • Acts as Advocate for individuals, helping them to make choices in their environment. Acts on their behalf, as an independent voice for the person, asking questions and ensuring the person's wishes, values and beliefs are considered when any decisions are made.  • Responsible for keeping track of and maintaining current required training/certification, must ensure training recertifications are updated before expiration dates. • Responsible for the accurate implementation and completion of required programming and documentation (i.e., Electronic Visit Verification System, Therap documentation, BER, GER, T-logs, program documentation, data collection, financial records, time tracking, carry out scheduled activities etc.) across Community Connections programs • Establishes and maintains professional and positive relationships with community contacts to foster inclusion of program individuals. Facilitates individual’s participation and integration into the community. • Responsible for logging in hours worked by applying their finger swipe using the ADP biometric time clock system to log in at the beginning of each worked shift and logging out at the end of each worked shift. • Performs all assignments as outlined in the Life Skills Coach handbook and assigned by supervisor. • Other duties as assigned. Available Shifts Monday-Friday- 7:00a-3:00p, Monday-Friday-7:30a-3:30p, Overnight Thursday-Saturday- 11:00p-9:00a