Community Support Coach — Residence Program

About the role

This position teaches skills and behaviors to maximize independence in activities of daily living for a small caseload of individuals who have severe developmental disabilities and other special needs in a variety of community settings. The Community Support Coach demonstrates commitment to The Faison Center’s TEAM values—Together, Excellence, Accountability, and Mission-driven.

Responsibilities

• Assists persons served to increase their independence and to exercise their rights by teaching skills in various activities of daily living.
• Assists persons served to reduce maladaptive behaviors and to learn appropriate replacement behaviors by implementing approved behavior management procedures.
• Assists in maintaining the health, hygiene and grooming of persons served by teaching new skills, implementing first aid as needed, health care and hygiene techniques.
• Provides active treatment by continually engaging persons served in age-appropriate, functional activities, planning and implementing community access activities, and implementing programs to achieve ISP outcomes.
• Transports clients served as needed to community activities, following Faison vehicle training and using Faison-provided vehicles.
• Documents care/assistance provided, behavior management and teaching techniques implemented and compliance with various health and active treatment standards.
• Completes quarterly reports for all clients served, as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintains compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, and Faison policies and procedures.
• Participates in the planning process by attending staff and team meetings and ISP sessions.
• Assists with training new staff members as directed by supervisor.
• Attends assigned trainings and implements procedures as outlined in trainings or in training materials.
• Serves as the Staff in Charge, as needed and delegated by supervisor, Director or VP, with responsibilities including ensuring notification of relevant parties if a significant incidence occurs, maintaining appropriate caseloads, orienting substitutes, implementing daily schedules, and maintaining knowledge of the whereabouts of all clients and staff when out in the community.

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Certification or able to be certified in CPR/First Aid.
• Able to operate a motor vehicle with proof of valid driver’s license and an ability to qualify for as a driver under Faison insurance guidelines.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds while keeping back straight.
• Bend all joints fluently.
• Move in and out of and maintain a kneeling position for up to five minutes.
• Reach in all directions.
• Grasp using both hands.
• Move quickly in both confined and open spaces to avoid safety issues.
• Run in order to retrieve an individual who is moving quickly away from staff.
• Maintain balance while lowering to a half squat position.
• Ability hear, see, and speak.

Schedule

Available Shifts: Sunday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Tuesday- Saturday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM.