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Lead Support Coach, Community Living 
About the Organization For over 70 years, The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region has helped people with intellectual and developmental disabilities build better lives one person at a time. We provide support services and advocacy to 400 adults and children and their families in Harford and Cecil Counties. The Arc supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to create lives that mirror yours and mine: students attending neighborhood schools, adults going to work and living in their own homes, and individuals enjoying the social and recreational opportunities in their communities. We are a private, non-profit local chapter of The Arc of Maryland and The Arc of The United States, the largest volunteer organization in the world devoted exclusively to improving the quality of life for all adults and children with developmental disabilities.  
Category Community Living (Residential)  
Description

Position Summary:

The Lead Support Coach is responsible for ensuring that all individuals served are in integrated, dignified and respectful environments and receive necessary supports in order to be active in their chosen environments and communities. These supports to the individuals will be provided with dignity and respect according to their personal preferences and in accordance with The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region, Inc.’s policies, procedures, mission and philosophy as well as those of the State of Maryland/Federal mandated laws, policies and regulations. The Lead Support Coach also serves as a mentor to the DSP’s in their assigned home. They will direct, support and work side by side with DSP’s in their assigned home.

Position Duties & Responsibilities:

In a manner consistent with supporting The Arc NCR Mission Statement the Lead Support Coach includes but not limited to the following:

Quality Support:

  • Assist individuals supported with personal care such as toileting, feeding, hygiene, etc. as needed.
  • Assist individuals supported with daily living skills such as meal planning & preparation, shopping, grooming, job skills, home maintenance & cleaning, etc.
  • If applicable, guide individuals supported in following specific dietary guidelines.
  • Assist and set the example for individuals supported with understanding good hygiene, appropriate dress and proper social interaction while in their home, out in the community or in work settings.
  • Assist with scheduling and transport of individuals supported to community events, socials, work sites and other appointments.
  • Maintain residence and ensure it is a clean and safe environment for the individuals supported and other staff members.
  • Complete daily documentation including but not limited to communication logs, medication logs and behavioral logs.
  • If applicable, administer medications timely to all individuals supported and notify nursing staff of any concerns.
  • Assist individuals supported with financial guidance such as budgeting, planning, banking and related documentation.
  • Follow the person centered/no restraint philosophy and the mission of The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region are up held at all times.
  • Assists with developing and in the guidance and execution of Individual Plans (IP’s).
  • Reviews and follow all Behavioral Plans (BPs)
  • Reports any instances of abuse and neglect immediately
  • Complete any Incident Reports in a timely manner necessary to document instances serious in nature.
  • Ensures all required documentation is completed in the home when on shift. This includes but is not limited to medication administration, bowel movement charting, turning and positioning, changing, fire drills, attendance, incident reports, communication logs, etc.

Quality Team Members:

  • Assist in the peer training of new team members.
  • Observes, coaches, models and gives feedback to DSP’s within the assigned home to ensure best practices are being used to support medically fragile individuals.
  • Assigns tasks and services within the home to DSP’s. These include basic home maintenance and chores as well as services particular to certain individuals.

Financial Excellence:

  • Report to work on time to reduce the need for overtime.
  • Effectively track all time by clocking in and out and transferring departments when needed in the time keeping system

 

Other duties may be assigned

 

 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Shift Various Shifts  
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

This position is currently not accepting applications.

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