Life Skills Coach

The Bindu Institute LLC

Miami, FL

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Adobe Acrobat, Auto Insurance, Background Investigation, Billing, Coaching, Communication Skills, Corporate Policies, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Customer Training, Documentation, Driver's License, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Home Economics, Interpersonal Skills, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Military, Neurology, Neurotrauma (Traumatic Brain Injury), Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Set Goals, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Miami, FL

POSTED

30+ days ago

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Training & development
Wellness resources

Benefits/Perks

401K
Great Work Environment
Flexible Schedule

Position Overview: The Life Skills Coach (LSC) is a community-based position working directly with individuals who have sustained a brain injury or have some other neurological condition. The LSC position is one which provides functional supports to clients on an individualized basis which aredesigned to assist them in acquiring, retaining and improving the skills necessary to reside independently at home and access a variety of community-based resources.
Essential to the position is the expectation the employee will:

Be an independent thinker and observant in nature
Possess effective training, assessment, evaluation and problem-solving skills
Address conflicts/concerns in a respectful and tactful manner
Experience in disability management and knowledge of community resources
Serve as a client advocate and work diligently to assist them reach their goals

The basic job duties are as follows:

Provides positive support and be an advocate for the client.
Provides assistance and guidance with identifying choices and making informed decisions that involve the
client's activities and life.
Provides structure and support in household management such as: maintaining cleanliness of home
environment and establishing a safe, healthy and efficient routine.
Assists with participation in recreation and community activities in order to promote socialization and
establish relationships with peers.
Assists client with improving community living and integration skills in a variety of settings such as shopping,
church attendance, sporting events, club participation, classroom support, volunteer/employment support,
etc by providing transportation.
Works with clients to learn how to participate in their desired recreational and social activities within their
surrounding community.
Assists with participation in recreation and community activities in order to promote socialization and
establish relationships with peers.
Provide training or assistance with mobility in home environment, using adaptive aids, and accessing public
transportation.
Provides assistance with developing effective and appropriate communication and social skills.
Operates within organizational guidelines, policies, professional and ethical standards.
Maintains organization confidentiality of information relating to individuals and their families in accordance
with HIPPA/company policies.
Treats clients, families, co-workers, and outside parties with respect and dignity, honoring all values and all
written and reasonably implied ethical practices of the organization.
Based on the established goals provides clients functional supports to acquire, retain and improve
independence.
Helps clients with reintegrating and reconnecting with their communities in order to encourage a healthy
level of independence.
Identifies barriers, triggers, or changes in functional status in order to develop proactive interventions that
promote continued independence.
Educates clients on how to develop necessary problem- solving skills and strategies.
Accompanies clients to locations and appointments in the community, to educate them in learning how to
assess and utilize their community resources and services.
Serves as a role/mentor for clients and maintains good communication/relationships with the client, their
families, and referral sources.
Completes daily progress notes and other necessary documentation in compliance with organization policies
and provides to the supervisors and the agency's payroll/invoicing email portal.
Responsible for monitoring and appropriately utilizing billable hours with clients.
Conducts professional behavior at all times.
Participates in trainings at their agency and necessary and appropriate trainings.
Communicates regularly with organization personnel regarding warrior issues/concerns.
Participates in team meetings as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned to meet the program goals or as requested by the agency.

Qualifications

Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities and in some cases physical disabilities preferred.
Must have a reliable computer or device for documentation responsibilities/daily documentation required; experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat Reader required.
BS/BA in related field OR 1-2 years' experience working with adults who are developmentally disabled or other related experience preferred.
Maintain a valid driver’s license.
Background check and driver’s record check.
Reside within a reasonable commute to the client.
Must maintain the company’s required personal auto insurance and verify compliance: Minimum coverage of $100,000/$300,000/$50,000 (bodily injury/bodily injury per accident/property damage) or $300,000 combined single limit
Military background or experience with veterans and persons with brain injury a plus.
The ability to lift 25/50/80 pounds regularly is required.
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with team members

About the Company

The Bindu Institute LLC

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