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Description Position Overview: The Life Coach at Lee Goodwin Residence provides comprehensive case management, outreach, and counseling to the residents at our supportive housing facility for young adults aging out of foster care between the ages of 18-28 year olds. The Life Skills Coach will provide referrals to: education and career programs such as: HSE, Vocational Training, Employment, and Internships. As well as: Substance Abuse Treatment, and Mental Health Services. Salary: $48,000 to $52,000 (base salary commensurate with education, training and related work experience) Responsibilities: • Conduct a comprehensive intake assessment for all new residents and review the agency’s policies and procedures with them. Develop treatment plan for all residents. Monitor clients’ emotional, social and physical well-being, as well as their progress • Maintain concise and accurate resident files in Salesforce database • Monitor residents’ medication • Provide residents with necessary referrals, including emergencies such as hospitalization, detox, etc. Inform residents about on- site, agency and community resources that are available to them. • Participate in case conferences, staff meetings and training sessions and represent the agency at assigned meetings and conferences. • Input data in Salesforce data base daily for all of the residents. • Attend professional development trainings, supervision meetings, case conferences, and staff meetings. • Provide monthly statistical reports on time and accurately. • Work cooperatively with staff at all levels to ensure quality service provision and the development and improvement of team performance. • Assist residents in the planning, prioritizing and long-term goals and short-term goals. • Maintain and oversee documentation of case files for compliance with regulatory agency. Qualifications: •Master's Degree preferred, Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or Human Services or related field with two to five years experience. •Previous experience in the following areas: mental illness, substance abuse, housing, health, entitlements, workforce, and formerly incarcerated. •Qualified candidate must have a strong understanding of the developmental needs of young adults, sensitivity to ethnic and cultural diversity, and knowledge of and commitment to working from a strength-based perspective. •Applicant must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong computer skills. •Bi-lingual (Spanish) a plus Phipps Houses and Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, ancestry, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Bilingual English and Spanish is required for both In Home Respite and Community Habilitation Direct Support Professionals. Summary/objective: In Home Respite Direct Support Professional The Respite Support Worker works in the home to support people with moderate to very high support needs. The Support Worker provides direct care and support to people with disabilities in a variety of areas (ADL, meal preparation, light household cleaning, community inclusion, etc.). This may include persons of all ages with developmental disabilities who qualify for Services. Care taking may include providing meaningful interaction and activity for the client and providing protective supervision and/or respite for the family. Job duties/functions: 1. Undertaking health care procedures relating to the person’s personal hygiene, and wellbeing, such as toileting, showering and bathing, helping with dressing and grooming, manual handling, eating, nutrition and health. 2. Provide companionship and support during daily activities. 3. Perform various household tasks including cooking, cleaning, shopping and general services. 4. Encouraging and supporting consumer participation in social and community activities. 5. Maintaining consumer privacy and confidentiality at all times. 6. Maintaining a respectful and supportive working relationship with the client and family members. 7. Ensure the safety and rights of consumers is considered and maintained at all times 8. Write accurate progress notes in the consumer’s file following each occasion of support. 9. Maintain a record of hours worked on the time sheet provided. 10. Adhere to the identified safe systems of work and report any accidents, incidents or hazards promptly to your supervisor. 11. Participate in required training as organized by Sinergia. Required Skills and Abilities: • Strong organization and record keeping skills • Excellent communication, both orally and in writing • Proficient computer literacy • Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities • Advocacy skills • Must possess strong interpersonal skills Required Education & Experience: High School Diploma / GED Preferred Job Summary/Objective: Community Habilitation Direct Support Professional: The Community Habilitation Specialist assist individuals with disabilities in their home and in the community. Community Habilitation is focused on giving individuals the personal, social. and vocational support needed to live in their community. Services vary depending on each. individual’s needs and interests. The Community Habilitation Specialist will work independently to provide life-skills training, role modeling, structured routines and specialized assistance as outlined in each participant’s individual habilitation plan. Job duties/functions: 1. Become certified in CPR and Choking Trainings. 2. Participate in the life of the individual in their home to foster a person-centered atmosphere. The goal is to help the individual towards their maximum independence in all areas of daily living. 3. Follow all specified policy and procedures, for managing behaviors and emergencies. 4. Accompany and advocate for individual when in the community. 5. Act as a role model for individual by appropriate behavior and offering assistance as indicated in Individual Service Plans. 6. Report and document all incidents in accordance with agency guidelines and OPWDD. 7. Accurately complete daily notes at the end of every session. 8. Research and provide assistance in choosing and participating in a variety of meaningful recreational, vocational, and daily living skills. 9. Ensure that the safety and rights of individuals are maintained at all times Required Skills and Abilities: • Good oral and written communication skills • Good interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, employees, residents and their families • Good organizational and teaching skills • Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and appropriate software • Ability to operate wheelchairs and adaptive equipment utilized by persons served • Must maintain confidentiality of the records of the persons served according to HIPPA regulation • Ability to analyze problems and determine corrective measures Required Education & Experience: High school/ GED diploma