ACHIEVA Life Coach (FT) - Allegheny County Salary in the United States

Description

FUNCTION:

Provides direct services for people with disabilities in their home and community. Ensures each individual’s health, safety, and well-being by assisting him/her in acquiring, maintaining and improving self-help, socialization, and/or community living skills. Adheres and implements established goals and outcomes chosen by each individual and his/her support team. Reports to the Home and Community Coordinator/Specialist/Supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supports the achievement of individuals’ personal outcomes and goals and assists with implementing person-centered plans for each individual.
2. Reviews and implements each individual’s plan of care. Provides for or assists each individual in performing routine self-help tasks, and developing social/community living skills.
3. Provides for or assists each individual in performing household tasks such as routine cleaning and laundry, grocery shopping, and nutritional meal preparation. Also assists in physical transfers and/or ambulation if/when applicable to the individuals care needs.
4. Instructs and assists each individual with tasks to maintain a healthy and safe living environment. Continually practices universal safety precautions regarding infectious disease.
5. Documents and maintains accurate records regarding each individual’s goals and daily activities or care needs.
6. Participates, either in person or via report, an annual, or as requested, support team meetings for an individual. Participates as needed in the recruitment process of hiring additional direct support staff members.
7. Maintains a professional and cooperative working relationship with individuals, families and other team members. Serves as a model of appropriate dress and behavior for the individuals supported.
8. Follow proper procedures to inform supervisors of matters relating to his/her employment including schedule changes and availability, hospitalizations, and on-the-job injuries or environmental issues affecting the health and welfare of the individual(s).
9. Implements established emergency procedures in the event of an emergency. Demonstrates and understands the responsibilities of reporting incidents per state and federal guidelines.
10. Complies with federal, state and county regulations as they apply to the care of individuals associated with Home and Community Support. Abides by all ACHIEVA and Home and Community Support policies and procedures.
11. Maintains annual mandatory staff qualifications. Completes all mandatory Home and Community Support Training as well as maintains all health clearances to secure program and/ or regulatory updates, changes, and revisions.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

The equivalent of High school diploma with one-year related experience as a provider of direct care support for persons with disabilities. Satisfactory ACT 33/34 clearances required. Satisfactory FBI clearance required depending on individuals assigned. Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and a properly insured vehicle may be required.

ACHIEVA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (EOE) and an Employer Partner under the Ticket to Work Program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ACHIEVA is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Wendy Bott, Human Resource Department, 412-995-5000 Ext. 492, wbott@achieva.info.