Residential Habilitation Coach

Are you compassionate, caring, and patient? Do you enjoy serving others? As a partner, ambassador, advocate and direct service professional for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities you are able to be a part of an individual’s journey in achieving personal milestones and supporting them in new growth opportunities.

Position Summary:

The Residential Habilitation Coach provides care and support to Adults with Developmental Disabilities in a group home setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide physical, behavioral and/or functional training and support to clients in residential, center, and community settings, i.e., shopping, cooking, transportation, home management as outlined in the implementation plan.
• Maintain accurate records including program plans data sheets, case notes incident/seizure reports and daily goal sheets and submit to Residence Supervisor monthly.
• Provide direct care and support to clients by teaching, engaging, enriching or encouraging them daily and may be counted as part of supervision ratio in order to satisfy compliance requirements.
• Instruct and assist all residents with all areas of self-care needed, including, but not limited to feeding, toileting, tooth-brushing, handwashing, shaving, dressing, hair-care, and laundry.
• Prepare meals for the residents and encourage as much resident participation as possible.
• Supervise and assist residents with meal consumption.
• Ensure adherence to all house rules.
• Provide counseling and assistance to residents when problems and issues arise.
• Always supervise and be aware of the whereabouts of residents.
• Adhere to The Arc’s Emergency Procedure booklet in any emergency.
• Provide basic first aid and CPR when necessary and obtain any emergency medical services needed.
• Administer all medication ordered by a physician following medication administration policies and maintain accurate documentation of it.
• Notify Residence Supervisor when less than a 5-day supply of medication is noted.
• Assist in the ongoing maintenance of the facility, especially cleaning and resident laundry.
• Follow household chore list assigned by Residence Supervisor to assist residents in acquiring housekeeping skills.
• Report needed repairs or maintenance problems to Residence Supervisor and in his/her absence Director of Residential Program.
• Promote social integration, when required, by identifying and assisting in the utilization of community resources.
• Assist residents in choosing appropriate leisure and recreational activities.
• Coordinate and conduct outings.
• Maintain accountings of resident and household monies.
• Transport residents to and from community activities, day programs, medical appointments and other functions as assigned and maintain mileage log.
• Maintain communication log on long distance calls.
• Maintain open communication with Residence Supervisor, co-workers, families, and support coordinators.
• Maintain communication logbook with reports including community activities with residents, problems with the house and/or residents and any other information including contact regarding residents with employers, family, etc.
• Ensure each resident’s right to privacy.
• Exhibit conduct that always meets agency policies and standards.
• Maintain an objective approach to job duties, free of personal values or philosophies.
• Understand that all participant information is confidential and not to be discussed or shared outside the agency, to include public or social settings.
• Respect the rights and dignity of all program participants.
• Participate in investigations in any matter related to the agency, the members of staff or people we serve.
• Arrive on time as per the assigned schedule.
• Ensure appearance is neat, clean, and dress is appropriate for the activities of the day.
• Attend all training required by Residence Supervisor or Director of Residential Program.
• Maintain the ability to meet the physical requirements of this position as always related to duties.
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Residential.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and team members.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Maintain professional and courteous demeanor.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, agencies, vendors, donors and funders.
• Identify concerns, generate, and evaluate alternate solutions and make sound recommendations.

• High school diploma/GED required.

• At least one year of experience working in a medical, psychiatric, nursing or childcare setting or working with persons who have a developmental disability experience required.

• College or vocational / technical training equal to 30 semester hours, 45 one-quarter hours or 750 classroom hours can substitute for the required experience
• Must possess and maintain a current Florida’s Driver’s License and state minimum requirements for auto insurance.

We have a culture of compassionate team members and excellent Benefits:

• Affordable Comprehensive Medical Insurance
• FREE Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Life Insurance & Disability
• Bonus Days Off the week before New Year’s Day
• Holiday, Vacation, PTO
• Retirement Plan
• Professional Development
• Referral Bonuses

The Arc of Palm Beach County is a dynamic, community-based nonprofit serving and advocating for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our dedicated and caring team members provide supports that help over 3,500 children, teens, and adults to live, learn, work, and thrive.

At The Arc, we are driven by our vision of a community where every person feels welcome, connected, and accepted. Fulfilling this vision requires passion, creativity, and a diversity of skills and backgrounds. Think you have what it takes? Help us make a difference and join us as a direct support professional in the fight for inclusion and belonging for all!