Live-In Life Skills Coach

Live-In Life Skills CoachHiring Bonus Available! PLUS... Earn up to four weeks of paid time off during your first year of employment. Please note that applicants must be located in Alaska to be eligible for an interview for this position. Non-Exempt Pay Rate: Up to $280.00 per day, equating to approximately $67,000 annually.Summary of Job Functions:The Live-In Life Skills Coach provides quality active supports, care, and supervision necessary to help individuals with developmental disabilities realize their full potential while living in a residential home of The Arc of Anchorage. The Life Skills Coach ensures the health, safety, and well-being of each individual in the home. Additionally, the Life Skills Coach ensures that the homes are well maintained and cared for.The worksite for this job will be located in a residential home of The Arc. The Live-In Life Skills Coach works five consecutive days of 24-hour shifts.Essential Job Functions:Teaches daily living and personal hygiene skills to residents to include: cooking, cleaning, laundry, hygiene, shopping, communication, and problem-solving to their highest level of independenceProvides transportation to the individual residents to various outings, appointments, or workMaintains the home and keeps the home in good and clean condition. Informs supervisor of the maintenance needs of the home in a timely manner.Attends all required meetings, training, house meetings, and other eventsParticipates as a team member in the development and implementation of the individual's service planMust work closely with the food shopping program coordinator and complete the food order by the requested time frameCoordinates daily activities (and transportation) with Day Habilitation, Supported Employment Services, Anchor Rides, and other agency/service providersCommunicates effectively (and timely) with parents and guardians of the individuals in the homeEnsures that the environment is safe and free of health hazards. Facilitates safety drills. Maintains a safe environment for the individual.Accurately completes note charting and/or other documentation of the individual's programs and progress by established timelineAssists with training, mentoring, and job shadowing of new employeesKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Learns and follows all policies, procedures, and guidelines of the program and the agencyMaintains confidentialityApplies common sense and effective problem-solving skills as appropriateDemonstrates at all times a positive professional working relationship with individuals, colleagues, supervisors, agency staff, parents, guardians, and community representativesEducation and Experience:High School Diploma or GEDSix months in the field of developmental disabilities requiredClearances:Background checks as defined by licensing agenciesValid driver's license, and proof of auto insurancePhysical Requirements:Ability to move aroundMay be required to use physical support with an individual to prevent injury to themselves or othersAbility to see within normal parametersAbility to hear within normal rangeEquipment Used:May require a reliable vehicleComputer (Beginner Level)The Arc of Anchorage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer