Support Coach

Responsibilities

• Makes sure every client is where they should be during the shift.
• Encourages clients to join in scheduled activities and facilities.
• Accurately records client actions and observations in daily progress notes.
• Prepares and serves appealing meals and snacks according to established menus and timelines.
• Accurately prepares, distributes, and documents medications per each client’s medication administration record (MAR) and per physician’s orders.
• Helps, instructs, and guides clients in carrying out daily tasks in accordance with their IRTS program and treatment plan.
• Teaches and serves as a model for clients on how to control their conduct and use practical coping mechanisms in the context of building relationships.
• Plans and engages clients in social skills activities with Support Coach and peers to encourage purposeful activity and reduce isolation.
• Consistently completes routine cleaning, housekeeping, and other assigned duties per Adult Residential Administrator or designee.
• Accurately finishes paperwork assigned before starting the following shift and shares any client problems or issues with supervisor when shifts change.
• Immediately contacts the Adult Residential Administrator (or designee) in case of client or staff injury, death of a client, suspected use or neglect of a client, or any other situation requiring notification of the Director of Community Care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred qualifications include at least six (6) months full-time employment experience as an agency homemaker, certified nurse aide, or one (1) year experience caring for children, elderly, or physically/mentally ill individuals.
• Successful completion of formal training in nursing arts or as a Certified Nurse Aide, or Home Health Aide can substitute for the qualifying experience.