Jobs · OTHR · Michigan

Community Living Supports Coach (PT nights and weekends until 8pm) 500 Sign On Bonus

MRC Industries, Inc. · Kalamazoo, MI · 3 wk ago
OTHR$17/hrFull-time

About the role

Why Work Here At MRC Industries, we offer a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation, values diversity, and promotes professional growth. We are dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through meaningful employment and community engagement. Join a team committed to fostering inclusivity and making a positive impact on people's lives.

Job Summary We are hiring for nights (until 8pm), weekends and days based on availability. Provides youth (ages 5-18) and adults with community living support services through instruction and assistance in meeting service plan goals as defined by their individual plans of service. Assists with meal prepping, healthy eating, medication management, shopping, safety skills, ADL's, and community engagement while ensuring a safe and clean environment. Participates in the evaluation and development of goals, activities, and programs through staff and service team meetings, and ensures that individuals are treated with dignity and respect and given choices whenever possible. Completes documentation as required and ensures a safe and healthy environment for individuals served.

Responsibilities

  • Instruct and assist with client service plan goals, objectives and community living supports programs as defined by written plans and program procedures.
  • Follow specific individuals served objectives, behavior plans, and/or interventions.
  • 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.

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