Community Partners 1:1 Coach

About the role

The Community Partners Coach- DSP supports people with differing abilities in the community by assisting with skill-building, facilitating experiential learning, and fostering personal developmental opportunities. This role ensures the safety and protection of the rights of supported individuals as they engage in community activities.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide individuals in achieving personally desired outcomes in community and home-based activities.
• Encourage the development of mutually rewarding relationships between supported people and community members or local organizations.
• Utilize effective tools and techniques to expand individuals' options, opportunities, and active participation in chosen activities.
• Assist individuals in increasing their participation in community activities and engagement.
• Promote and advocate for the health and safety of supported people in all settings and activities.
• Provide guidance for acquiring new and unique independence skills applicable to daily life.
• Develop and facilitate positive interactions with team members to support The Arc NCR’s mission and vision.
• Collaborate with team members to create unique learning environments tailored to individuals' needs.
• Engage in brainstorming and problem-solving sessions to create a supportive and respectful environment.
• Accurately and punctually complete and submit required documentation, including attendance records, mileage reports, and vehicle maintenance logs.
• Efficiently utilize support time to ensure effective time management and fiscal responsibility.
• Maintain precise and detailed records of behavioral and medical information.
• Adhere to established standards for medication administration, safety protocols, and incident documentation.
• Safely and responsibly operate organizational vehicles, including monitoring fuel levels, oil changes, and compliance with speed limits.
• Undertake other duties as assigned, including special projects and cross-program development.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required).
• One to two (1-2) years of experience supporting people with differing abilities in a community-based environment or program (preferred).
• Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Active valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and no more than two (2) points.
• Maintain proof of current automobile insurance.
• Flexibility of scheduling to meet agency and program needs.
• Ability to obtain DOT Medical Card (Non-CDL) within thirty (30) days of employment.
• Maintenance of all required trainings under DDA guidelines and The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region policies and procedures.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Support and lift adults with developmental and other disabilities using approved agency lifting techniques.
• Transfer individuals to and from wheelchairs, beds, toilet seats, showers, and vehicles.
• Physically intervene (when appropriate and approved) to protect individuals from harm to themselves or others.
• Safely evacuate individuals during emergencies, which may require exerting 50-70 pounds of force.
• Collaborate with individuals who possess diverse disabilities and may exhibit assertive or unpredictable behavior.
• Regularly stand, walk, sit, use hands to carry or handle objects, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, crouch, and kneel.
• Regularly hear (with or without hearing devices), see (with or without corrective lenses), and speak.