Youth Independent Living Supports Coach

POSITION:Youth Independent Living Supports Coach I

(Supports Youth 5-18 years old)

DEPARTMENT: Skill-Building/Community Living Supports

REPORTS TO: Skill-Building/Community Living Supports Supervisor

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

STATUS: Full-Time

Summary of Responsibilities:

Provides community Living Supports services to youth individuals (ages 5 - 18) served by providing instruction and assistance in meeting service plan goals as defined by written plans and program delivery as defined by program goals. Also provides training in Independent Living skills to youth between the ages of 5-18, assists with meal prepping, healthy eating, medication management, shopping, safety skills, ADL's, and community engagement while ensuring a safe and clean environment.

Participates in the evaluation and development of goals, activities, and programs through staff and service team meetings, and ensures that individuals are treated with dignity and respect and given choices whenever possible. Completes documentation as required and ensures a safe and healthy environment for individuals served.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Medication management while monitoring medicine side effects and health problems.
• Transport and supervise clients as needed to community appointments and activities, adhering to all traffic laws and rules of the road. Monitor and report vehicle operation or safety concerns. Ensure fueling occurs as necessary.
• 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 and/or operational supplies 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.
• Review and initial shift/staff logs from previous shifts when applicable.
• Coordinate emergency response with on-call, case management and/or other emergency providers (and Access Center for Kalamazoo programs). 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.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Education and/or experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or mental illness preferred.
• Must have problem solving skills and judgment sufficient to recognize and initiate appropriate response to emergency and non-emergency situations independently.
• Must have written communication skills sufficient to write on client goals and objectives.
• Must have sufficient reading skills to read client schedules and goals.
• Must have human relation skills sufficient to interact effectively with a wide range of people.
• Lived experiences with behavioral health are desired
• Must be able to work unsupervised.
• Experience in tending to the personal care needs of individuals preferred.
• Must have a valid Michigan driver's license, excellent driving record, and availability of licensed, insured vehicle for use on the job required. Ability to obtain a basic chauffeur's license, if requested, required.
• A criminal records check, recipient rights screen and drug screen are required for this position.

Work Conditions:

• Regular travel throughout the local community.
• Working hours primarily involve afternoon, evening, and weekend hours
• Work may involve being outside in all weather conditions and in a wide variety of residential and community settings.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to squat, reach, lift, push, pull, bend, stoop and kneel.
• Physical ability to provide assistance to persons served with lifting and transferring, personal care, and physical intervention when necessary.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
• This position requires exerting 25 pounds force occasionally and up to 15 pounds frequently.
• Full-time positions required the ability to work a regular full-time schedule.

PAY RANGE:

Minimum: $15/hour

Midpoint: $18.75/hour

Maximum: $22.50/hour (plus shift differential for evening/weekend shifts)

DEADLINE TO APPLY: June11th, 2023 2:00 P.M.

A criminal records check, recipient rights screen, and drug screen are required for this position.