Community Life Coach

About This Role

Helping people with intellectual disabilities connect to their communities through events, activities, and volunteer opportunities is the primary focus of this role. The coach assesses participants' skills and interests, implements service plans, and facilitates community involvement, ensuring safety while securing life-enriching activities.

Responsibilities

• Identify community resources and activities pertaining to the interest and skill level of participants on their caseload
• Facilitate the participation of participants in typical and integrated activities (those used by the general public), events and organizations in the participant’s neighborhood or local community in ways similar to others persons of the same age and interest
• Foster connections between participants and persons without disabilities to increase social capital
• Accompany participants to activities, if needed, and facilitate involvement
• Communicate progress, successes, and challenges to guardians / care providers as needed
• Ensure personal safety of participants on caseload
• Provide support to maintain or enhance personal independence
• Provide attendant care and/ or other supports as necessary (i.e. personal care, medication assistance, etc.)
• Support AbleLight’s Mission, vision and Core Values while empowering each person to direct his or her own life choices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required
• Must be 18 years of age, or older
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office and ability to use electronic charting programs
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record as defined by AbleLight policy
• Successfully complete the Community Life Coach training upon hire
• Clear background check as defined by regulations and policies
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds
• Ability to do daily standing, bending and lifting
• Ability to stand for 8 hours at a time
• Ability to establish and maintain professional and cooperative relations with local businesses and agencies

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment and access to Teledoc
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 3.5% matching contributions
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Savings Account
• Basic Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursements
• Access to pay as soon as it's earned with Dayforce Wallet (Any Day Pay) at no additional cost

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