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 menu plans and timelines.
• Accurately prepares, distributes, and documents medications per each client’s MAR and 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 injuries, deaths, suspected use or neglect, or other situations requiring notification.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Normal direct care environment.
• Requires evening and/or weekend work.
• Sometimes requires travel for appointments and community outings.
• Frequent standing, bending, stooping.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Requires normal range of hearing and manual dexterity.
• Works under stressful conditions and works irregular hours.
• Requires use of a computer.
• TB test upon hire.