Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Training & development
Wellness resources
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Social Coach is responsible for ensuring the health, safety and ongoing supervision of residents and contributors receiving residential and/or day service supports in their community based home.
The Social Coach is responsible for assisting Residents and Contributors in the fulfillment of their ISP outcomes, when applicable, and supporting the health, safety and the personal growth of the resident and/or contributor.
Essential Duties and Functions
Read and assist in the implementation and development and of the ISP (when applicable)
Provide residential supports to consumers according to the assessment and ISP (when applicable)
Assist consumers in the completion of their outcomes and residential goals.
Implement supports developed from plans written by the therapists.
Remain familiar with diagnoses of consumers within the home.
Assist consumers with the development of a healthy and respectful culture.
Assist the consumer to effectively engage in therapeutic/healthy relationships.
Enter and submit work-time in HomeBase on a regular basis and before deadline
Communicate with staff at shift change about the status of the consumers and in a timely matter.
Check and communicate via PCC email as directed.
Supervise/assist in menu planning and meal preparation.
Assist/supervise the consumers when they are completing home maintenance tasks.
Transport consumers to all appointments, activities and community events.
Provide access to recreational and leisure activities in the home and community as well as encourage participation in activities.
Write thorough and effective communication, progress reports and complete data sheets.
Administer medications to consumers as prescribed (after completing approved training).
Provide medical emergency procedures as needed.
Identify and report any residential environmental deficiencies ASAP to the Executive Director
Maintain a valid driver’s license and drive safely in all environments.
Respect consumer’s culture and life choices.
Perform crisis intervention techniques when necessary.
Assist/support resident in maintaining good hygiene (i.e. tooth brushing and hair care).
Identify and report incidents to Executive Director immediately; write and submit incident report the same day that the incident is identified.
Attend all mandatory site staff meetings.
Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years of age
Have a High School Diploma or equivalent
Completed all required training
Successful completion of CPR & First Aid training required
Subject to criminal background check
Successful completion of bi-annual physical with TB test