Community Coach

Multiple part-time positions available.

About the role

Provide direct individualized support services to service recipients to enable them to lead self-directed lives in their homes and to contribute to and be included in their communities in an ethical, holistic, and professional, non-judgmental manner that builds upon the recipient's strengths, choices, and capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Work a variety of non-traditional hours and locations.
• Learn educational and training techniques for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other related disabilities.
• Work successfully in diverse community-based environments, including people’s homes.
• Work independently without direct supervision in a variety of settings.
• Manage a complex schedule based upon the needs of those being supported.
• Learn the terminology, regulatory requirements, purpose, and acceptable practices associated with each service provided.
• Understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Be flexible to accommodate the persons' needs.
• Exercise sound judgment, make accountable decisions, and take initiative.
• Work successfully in a team environment.
• Represent The Resource Center in a professional manner at all times.
• Fulfill all regulatory skill certifications and required trainings.
• Lift individuals to assist in transferring and positioning.
• Travel where deployed throughout Chautauqua County.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Experience in the human service field preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record according to guidelines established by The Resource Center’s insurance carrier.
• Use of personal vehicle and automobile insurance (minimum of New York State’s statutory requirements for personal liability) is required.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the job.

Pay

$17.98/hour