Senior Life Skills Coach

Job Description

Position Title: Senior Life Skills Coach

Department:

Autism Day Program

FTE/Classification: Full-Time Non-exempt

Reports To:

Day Program Manager

Location: Oradell

Primary Function: Support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities in development of skills needed for greater independent functioning and community integration.

Performance Responsibilities: Although each position has its own unique duties and responsibilities, the following listing applies to every employee of North Jersey Friendship House, Inc.:

• Works towards the accomplishment of department/Agency goals

• Maintains confidentiality and immediately reports to management breaches in confidentiality

• Practices job requirements on an accurate , timely and regular basis

• Observes and maintains appropriate professional boundaries with members, co-workers and supervisors

• Attends all scheduled meetings as assigned

• Meets relevant continuing educational/training requirements

• Completes all required trainings / documentation/paperwork accurately and within established time frames .

Essential Functions Include:

• Prepare for and lead meaningful groups to facilitate members personal, social, vocational and independent growth

• Assist members with following their daily activity schedule

• Develop and maintain relationships with community organizations, programs, businesses and employers to ensure ongoing connection s for community inclusion and learning opportunities

• Work with Program Manager re: planning recreational and activities of daily living outings

• Drive up to a 15 passenger van to and from community activities as needed

• Supervise members on community activities and ensure their safety.

• Attend and participate in supervision sessions with Program Manager or Director of Day and Community Services

• Document program member's progress towards ISP goals and objectives according to DDD and Medicaid guidelines .

• Work with Program Manager on review of members' progress and recommendations for new goals and objectives .

• Keep all program members records and medications in a secure cabinet.

• Work with supervisory team on program development .

• Notify Program Manager immediately if there is any kind of incident i.e. injury, seizure, behavioral, accident and document according to agency policy and procedures .

• Work with Program Manager re garding oversite of program schedule and documentation assignments.

• Work with program staff on curriculum planning and community trip assignments .

• Develop and oversee transportation and bus duty assignments .

• Ensure that the sign in/sign out sheets and the community trip forms are completed properly daily .

• When Program Manager is not present, act as covering manager

• Work with Program Manager to complete clients annual updates

• Assist Program Manager with evaluations of program staff .

• Work with Program Manager on EHR corrections as needed .

• Other duties as assigned by Program Manager , Director of Day and Community Services or the Executive Director of Day and Community Services.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field preferred or working towards a degree

• Minimum one (1) year experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders required

• Three ( 3 ) years of experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders or other developmental disabilities may be substituted for Bachelor's degree

• Registered Behavior Technician preferred

• Valid driver's license with clean record.

• Minimum 21 years of age

North Jersey Friendship House is an Equal Opportunity Employer.