Community Life Coach

About the role

At AbleLight, people are the heart of everything we do. Our mission, vision and values reflect a commitment to people. We are now offering Any Day Pay: Work today, get paid today. $1,500 Sign-on bonus! $1,000 Employee Referral Program.

Responsibilities

• Identify community resources and activities pertaining to the interest and skill level of participants on their caseload.
• Facilitate the participation of participants in typical and integrated activities (those used by the general public), events and organizations in the participant’s neighborhood or local community in ways similar to others persons of the same age and interest.
• Foster connections between participants and persons without disabilities to increase social capital.
• Maintain electronic records including progress of goals identified on participant’s person-centered plan, incidents, challenges, etc.
• Accompany participants to activities, if needed, and facilitate involvement.
• Communicate progress, successes, and challenges to guardians / care providers as needed.
• Ensure personal safety of participants on caseload.
• Provide support to maintain or enhance personal independence.
• Provide attendant care and/or other supports as necessary (i.e. personal care, medication assistance, etc.).
• Support Bethesda’s Mission, vision and Core Values while empowering each person to direct his or her own life choices.

Requirements

• Educations and/or Experience: High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Must be 18 years of age, or older.
• Must have a valid drivers’ license and a good driving record as defined by AbleLight policy.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to do daily standing, bending and lifting.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Ability to identify community resources and activities.
• Ability to facilitate participation in community activities.
• Ability to foster connections between participants and non-disabled individuals.
• Ability to maintain electronic records.
• Ability to communicate with guardians/care providers.
• Ability to ensure personal safety.
• Ability to provide support for personal independence.
• Ability to provide attendant care and/or other supports.

Skills

• Community engagement skills.
• Facilitation skills.
• Communication skills.
• Personal care and support skills.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment and access to Teledoc.
• Financial Wellness: 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 3.5% matching contributions, Health Savings Account, Flexible Savings Account, and Basic Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD insurance.
• Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Tuition Reimbursements.

Pay

• $15 per hour.

Schedule

• Varies based on availability and schedule needs.