Youth and Adult Independent Living Supports Coach - PT nights and weekends
MRC Industries
- Kalamazoo, MI
- $17.00-22.50 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Instruct and assist with client service plan goals, objectives and community living supports programs as defined by written plans and program procedures. Follow specific individuals served objectives, behavior plans, and/or interventions.
- Participate in the evaluation and development of client goals, activities and programs through attendance at staff and service team meetings.
- 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.
- 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.
- Experiences with behavioral health is desired.
- Ability to squat, reach, lift, push, pull, bend, stoop and kneel.
- Physical ability to provide assistance to clients 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 local community.
- Working hours primarily after school hours
- 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.