Independent Living Supports Coach

• Assist with developing, implementing, and documenting client service plan goals, objectives, interventions, and behavior plans.
• Provide training on 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.
• Coordinate emergency response with on-call, case management and/or other emergency providers.
• Immediately inform supervisor (or on-call) of any situation as appropriate.
• Ensure the rights of individuals served are protected in accordance with Michigan Mental Health code and agency policy.
• Actively support and be knowledgeable about 1) culturally competent, recovery-based practices, 2) person-centered planning as a shared decision-making process with the individual who defines his or her own life goals and is assisted in developing a unique path toward those goals and 3) a trauma informed culture to aid consumers in their recovery process.
• Complete and maintain all required trainings and certificates according to training schedule guidelines.
• Completes other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

• Problem solving skills and judgment sufficient to recognize and initiate appropriate response to emergency and non-emergency situations independently.
• Reading, writing, and verbal skills sufficient to write on client goals and objectives.
• Human relation skills sufficient to interact effectively with a wide range of people.
• Experiences with behavioral health is desired.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Criminal records, driving and recipient rights screening required.
• Valid Michigan driver's license, good driving record and the availability of licensed, insured vehicle for use on the job required.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Education and/or experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or mental illness preferred

• Ability to squat, reach, lift, push, pull, bend, stoop and kneel.
• Physical ability to provide assistance to clients served with lifting and transferring, personal care, and physical intervention when necessary.
• Exerting 25 pounds of force occasionally and up to 15 pounds frequently.
• May occasionally require lifting up to 35 pounds.

• Regular travel throughout the community
• Work may involve being outside in all weather conditions and in a wide variety of residential and community settings.
• May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and parasites.

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