Social Coach/ Direct Support Professional

Only candidates within 20-25 miles radius from Phoenixville, PA to apply for this role.

JOB DESCRIPTION – PARTNERS CREATING COMMUNITY

JOB TITLE: Social Coach REPORTS TO: Program Manager

STATUS: Nonexempt REVISED: 2023

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Social Coach is responsible for ensuring the health, safety and ongoing supervision of residents and contributors receiving residential and/or day service supports in their community based home.

The Social Coach is responsible for assisting Residents and Contributors in the fulfillment of their ISP outcomes, when applicable, and supporting the health, safety and the personal growth of the resident and/or contributor.

Essential Duties and Functions

• Read and assist in the implementation and development and of the ISP (when applicable)
• Provide residential supports to consumers according to the assessment and ISP (when applicable)
• Assist consumers in the completion of their outcomes and residential goals.
• Implement supports developed from plans written by the therapists.
• Remain familiar with diagnoses of consumers within the home.
• Assist consumers with the development of a healthy and respectful culture.
• Assist the consumer to effectively engage in therapeutic/healthy relationships.
• Enter and submit work-time in HomeBase on a regular basis and before deadline
• Communicate with staff at shift change about the status of the consumers and in a timely matter.
• Check and communicate via PCC email as directed.
• Supervise/assist in menu planning and meal preparation.
• Assist/supervise the consumers when they are completing home maintenance tasks.
• Transport consumers to all appointments, activities and community events.
• Provide access to recreational and leisure activities in the home and community as well as encourage participation in activities.
• Write thorough and effective communication, progress reports and complete data sheets.
• Administer medications to consumers as prescribed (after completing approved training).
• Provide medical emergency procedures as needed.
• Identify and report any residential environmental deficiencies ASAP to the Executive Director
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and drive safely in all environments.
• Respect consumer’s culture and life choices.
• Perform crisis intervention techniques when necessary.
• Assist/support resident in maintaining good hygiene (i.e. tooth brushing and hair care).
• Identify and report incidents to Executive Director immediately; write and submit incident report the same day that the incident is identified.
• Attend all mandatory site staff meetings.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Qualifications:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age
2. Have a High School Diploma or equivalent
3. Completed all required training
4. Successful completion of CPR & First Aid training required
5. Subject to criminal background check
6. Successful completion of bi-annual physical with TB test

Working Conditions:

Hazard and Atmospheric Conditions

• Exposure to Fumes
• Exposure to Dust
• Exposure to Extreme Heat
• Exposure to Extreme Cold
• Wet and/or Humid
• Exposure to Loud Noise
• Exposure to Confined Places
• Mists or Gases
• Exposure to Mechanical Hazards
• Exposure to Chemical Hazards
• Exposure to Electrical Hazards
• Exposure to Burn Hazard

Additional Special Working Conditions:

The Social Coach will have direct contact with individuals that have co-occurring disorders and Problem Sexual Behaviors (PSB) and/or Sexual Offences (SO). Willingness to work with and support individuals with MH/IDD/PSB/SO is essential for this position. The Social Coach will be required to assist in the daily operations of each specific program as needed or necessary.

Physical Requirements:

Lifting Requirements

• Medium: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Stand or Sit (stationary position)
• Walk
• Use hands or fingers to handle or feel (operate, activate, prepare, inspect, position)
• Climb (stairs/ladders)
• Talk/Hear (communicate, converse, convey, express/exchange information)
• See (detect, identify, recognize, inspect, assess)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion
• Reaching (high or low)
• Kneel, Stoop, Crouch or Crawl (position self, move)

Additional Requirements:

The Social Coach will be required to sit, stand and/or walk for extended periods of time and as necessary assist in all aspects of daily operations.

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Social Coach Date

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Program Manager Date