Job Coach for disabled- Cedar City (Cedar City, UT)

Job Coach for disabled- Cedar City

Job Title Job Coach Reports To Day Program Manager Date 07 28 2015 FLSA Status Non-exempt Position Summary Chrysalis is a company that provides a variety of support services for at-risk adults and or juveniles that have developmental and intellectual disabilities. These individuals also have a variety of fragile medical issues. This position requires the ability to work in stress-filled and safety-sensitive environments make crucial decisions in regards to the care and treatment of at-risk individuals and possess the ability to communicate those decisions effectively to others. The Job Coach will be responsible to supervise clients while continuing their education and employment in the community. Assist with the tasks that are assigned to the clients in order to keep the ongoing progress with them furthering their independent skills in the community. Fill out assessments of how clients are doing with the tasks assigned and complete attendance with the when we are assisting them. Staff will attend meetings as needed in order continue with the ongoing changes that are happening with the employment and education. Staff will need to be available to work on weekends and holidays at times beginning at 830am. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Communicate effectively to the individuals Teach individuals daily living skills Plan appropriate activities for the individuals Create opportunities for people to increase quality of life Support the individual s choices Provide a clean healthy and safe environment Implement Person Centered Plans Supervise individuals according to the Supervision Guidelines Follow Behavioral Plans Assist and supervise individuals with taking the appropriate medication Complete necessary administrative tasks within established time frames Complete and document all documentation required by Chrysalis and the State Maintain communication with the Manager regarding the individual s needs Follow the Provider Code of Conduct Abuse Neglect and Exploitation Policy according to state standards Other duties as assigned by the supervisor Requirements Minimum of least 18 years old Pass a criminal background check Be eligible to drive according to Chrysalis policy Should possess the ability to speak read and write effectively in English. Experience or Education High school diploma or GED Training and Certifications Complete all initial and on-going training requirements within established time frames Complete annual CPR First Aid and OSHA training (All Employees) Obtain and maintain SOAR certification (All Employees) Obtain and maintain Food Handler s Permit (Utah employees) Complete T.B. test (Utah employees) Essential Knowledge Skills and Abilities Understand state policies and the Provider Code of Conduct the abuse neglect and exploitation policy. Excellent public relations skills working with the individuals family Ability to communicate effectively with medical professional and state employees Demonstrate good judgment and ability to handle crisis situations Have excellent interpersonal skills working with the individual and co-workers Demonstrate a service oriented attitude Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to walk sit talk and or hear uses hands to finger feel and handle objects reach with arms bend over and stoop. Occasionally the employee is required to restrain an individual and lift and or move up to 35 pounds. Work environment While performing the duties of this job the employee may be exposed to various environments including but not limited to the following aggressive individuals may come into contact with blood and or salvia and other OPIM. Duties may vary for different work locations in the community. This position description is intended to provide some guidelines for job expectation and the employee s ability to perform the position described. This document does not represent a contract of employment and Chrysalis reserves its right to change this job description and or assign tasks for the employee to perform as the company may deem appropriate. Apply online at www.gochrysalis.com.