About this role
Job Description Summary: The Support Coach Lead is responsible for teaching, leading, and modeling effective and positive direct care with individuals impacted by a range of behavioral health issues including substance use, trauma, and mental illness as well as individuals with cognitive challenges. The Support Coach Lead will utilize a trauma-informed and person-centered approach to promote healthy interactions and relationships as well as promote feelings of independence and autonomy for all persons served.
Education:
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Basic supervisory experience for a minimum of one (1) year.
Responsibilities:
• Will ensure Support Coach shifts are covered for 24/7 facility care and work open shifts when assigned staff are not able to work and complete on call duties as assigned. • Will effectively train staff, follow training guidelines given by Residential Administrator and ensure competencies are completed, including training in all building drills. • Will proactively communicate directly with Supervisor and known issues relating to Support Coach work duties. • Will effectively orient and assist new clients with transition to new living environment and assist in completing new client admission documentation. • Will complete all duties and appointments as assigned by Residential Administrator. • Will lead with positivity with staff and clients. • Completes all required documentation within established timeframes and according to quality standards set by State and Federal regulations, CARF certifications, and program expectations. • Perform all other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
• Sufficient sensory-motor dexterity to complete motor skills tasks such as operating a keyboard, phone, fax/scanner, copier, calculator, and other office equipment as needed. • Requires normal range of hearing and manual dexterity to assist clients in day-to-day living routine. • Prolonged sitting, frequent walking and standing, bending, stooping, and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds. • Use of a computer • TB test upon hire • Ability to drive in adverse weather conditions. • Must be able to use vehicle for travel/transport when requested