Life Coach III

The Arc of Delaware County, a nationally recognized organization serving Delaware County for over 50 years, is committed to providing an environment in which everyone is treated with care and respect. As an employee, we will surround you with highly skilled co-workers and provide you with orientation, training, coaching, support, and opportunities for advancement.

We are looking for caring staff, who are kind, eager to learn, flexible, team oriented, and embrace our core values.

Position: Life Coach III / Day Program DSP

Salary: $16.75 per hour

Schedule: Monday thru Friday

• Locations /Job Type: Hamden, Walton Full time & Arkville Half-time, New York

Responsibilities: Support people to live personally fulfilling lives and achieve their person centered valued outcomes through a positive and proactive approach.

Other duties:

• Foster independence through role modeling, teaching, and supporting people to be valued and contributing members of their community
• Talents are identified and connections are made in their community, based on interests and desires
• Reports, log notes and documentation are completed in an accurate and timely manner
• Managing and setting up reminders to keep track of deadlines for reports/paperwork
• Excellent Communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Innovative problem solving skills
• Entering/uploading data in Medisked
• Provide support in other areas of the agency
• Passion for helping others, and the ability to build relationships.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, plus one year experience preferred
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Must be able to prioritize, multitask, and manage busy schedules/deadlines
• Must pass a Criminal Background Investigation
• Willingness to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR Certification