Self Direction Coach
Upstate Caring Partners
Location
City of Utica, New York
Salary
$16 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Self Direction Coach implements services and supports outlined in the individualized Community Habilitation plan, working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities to help them achieve their goals. This involves providing skill building and support services within the person's home and community to promote independence and quality of life.
Requirements summary
A High School Diploma or GED is required, though an Associate's Degree in psychology or a related field is preferred. Candidates must possess an understanding of developmental disabilities and behavior management, and at least one year of related experience is preferred, although no previous experience is needed as paid training is provided.
Job description
A Self Direction Coach is responsible to implement the services and supports that have been created in the individualized Community Habilitation plan in conjunction with the planning team members.
Join the Upstate Caring Partners Team as a Self Direction Coach!
- Upstate Caring Partners is looking for energetic and motivated staff to work with individuals with disabilities to help them achieve their goals!
- Work directly with individuals with developmental disabilities to plan and also provide habilitative (skill building) and supports as determined by the Self-Direction budget and the individuals person centered support team.
- Work to increase skill level and decrease challenging behaviors of individuals with developmental disabilities by addressing goals outlined in their individual self-direction plan.
- Provide services within the person’s home and in their community in order to promote independence, inclusion and quality of life.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required. Associates Degree in field of psychology or related field preferred.
- Must have understanding of the characteristics of persons with developmental disabilities and behavior management.
- At least 1-year working with people with developmental disabilities and behavior management is preferred.
- Valid NYS Driver’s License required.
- No previous experience needed - we provide paid training!
- Starting pay $16.00/hour for Agency Training (Pay is based on family budget)
Benefits
- Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.
- Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Retirement Plan 403(b)
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Service Awards
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Employee Discounts
Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career.
Please visit our careers website to access the full job description located within the job posting.
upstatecpjobs.org
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Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Direct Deposit
- Service Awards
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Retirement Plan 403(b)