Job Details

Live-In Life Skills Coach

Hiring Bonus!! Four Weeks Paid Time Off Starting First Year. This is a MALE-only position. Non-Exempt Pay Rate: Up to $280.00 per day, equating to approximately $67,000 annually. Applicants must be residents of Alaska and present to be eligible for this position.

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.

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 independence
• Provides transportation to the individual residents to various outings, appointments, or work
• Maintains 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 events
• Participates as a team member in the development and implementation of the individual's service plan
• Must work closely with the food shopping program coordinator and complete the food order by the requested time frame
• Coordinates daily activities (and transportation) with Day Habilitation, Supported Employment Services, Anchor Rides, and other agency/service providers
• Communicates effectively (and timely) with parents and guardians of the individuals in the home
• Ensures 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 timeline
• Assists with training, mentoring, and job shadowing of new employees

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Learns and follows all policies, procedures, and guidelines of the program and the agency
• Maintains confidentiality
• Applies common sense and effective problem-solving skills as appropriate
• Demonstrates at all times a positive professional working relationship with individuals, colleagues, supervisors, agency staff, parents, guardians, and community representatives

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Six months in the field of developmental disabilities required

Clearances:

• Background checks as defined by licensing agencies
• Valid driver's license, and proof of auto insurance

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move around
• May be required to use physical support with an individual to prevent injury to themselves or others
• Ability to see within normal parameters
• Ability to hear within normal range

Equipment Used:

• May require a reliable vehicle
• Computer (Beginner Level)

The Arc of Anchorage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer