Community Living Supports Coach

About the role

MRC Industries is seeking a Youth and Adult Independent Living Supports Coach to provide community living support services to youth (ages 5-18) and adults. The position involves instructing and assisting clients in meeting their service plan goals, as well as participating in goal development and supervision of medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and assist with client service plan goals, objectives and community living supports programs as defined by written plans and program procedures.
• Participate in the evaluation and development of client goals, activities and programs through attendance at staff and service team meetings.
• Provide training in independent living skills.
• Document daily activities in the manner prescribed by the service team, supervisor and/or agency procedures. Complete progress notes, incident reports and other established paperwork within established time frames.
• Supervise medication administration and monitoring of health treatment applications, medicine side effects and health problems.
• Transport and supervise clients as needed with community appointments and activities, adhering to all traffic laws and rules of the road.
• Run scheduled groups and/or provide meaningful one-to-one interaction with clients to encourage maximum progress toward independence and community inclusion.
• Disburse client personal funds, including prompt and accurate recording of all transactions.
• Intervene with individuals displaying inappropriate behaviors and when required, use approved intervention techniques.
• Assume responsibility for the health and safety of individuals served. This includes but is not limited to ensuring a clean and safe environment, screening home visitors, conducting scheduled drills, supervising activities, knowing general whereabouts of individuals served and following safety guidelines in specified areas.
• Shop for food as assigned, working with clients as appropriate.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with clients and staff in the provision of services.
• Ensure client confidentiality and ensure appropriate releases of information are in the case record prior to providing any identifying information.
• Ensure rules are followed and that violations are appropriately documented and reported as necessary.
• Cook for clients as assigned.
• Coordinate emergency response with on-call, case management and/or other emergency providers.
• Immediately inform supervisor (or on-call) of any situation as appropriate.
• Ensure the rights of individuals served are protected in accordance with Michigan Mental Health code and agency policy.
• Actively support and be knowledgeable about culturally competent, recovery-based practices, person-centered planning, and a trauma informed culture to aid consumers in their recovery process.
• Complete and maintain all required trainings and certificates according to training schedule guidelines.
• Completes other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Problem solving skills and judgment sufficient to recognize and initiate appropriate response to emergency and non-emergency situations independently.
• Reading, writing, and verbal skills sufficient to write on client goals and objectives.
• Human relation skills sufficient to interact effectively with a wide range of people.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Criminal records, driving and recipient rights screening required.
• Valid Michigan driver's license, good driving record and the availability of licensed, insured vehicle for use on the job required.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Education and/or experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or mental illness preferred.
• Experiences with behavioral health is desired.

Skills

• Problem solving skills and judgment sufficient to recognize and initiate appropriate response to emergency and non-emergency situations independently.
• Reading, writing, and verbal skills sufficient to write on client goals and objectives.
• Human relation skills sufficient to interact effectively with a wide range of people.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Criminal records, driving and recipient rights screening required.
• Valid Michigan driver's license, good driving record and the availability of licensed, insured vehicle for use on the job required.

Benefits

At MRC, we offer a competitive pay range with a minimum of $17.00 and a maximum of $22.50 per hour, plus shift differential for evening/weekend shifts. We also provide a supportive work environment that fosters innovation, values diversity, and promotes professional growth.

Pay

$17.00 - $22.50 per hour

Schedule

Part time varied hours available