Senior Life Skills Coach

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

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 connections 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 regarding 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 :

North Jersey Friendship House is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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