Position Summary
We are Liberty Behavioral & Community Services Inc., and we provide amazing support to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities and moderate to severe behavioral challenges. Our mission is to provide support through vocational training, and social integration for adults with various intellectual, developmental, and behavioral challenges and empowering them to reach their greatest potential. Currently we are seeking candidates with experience as a Job Coach. (Bilingual Preferred not required) area to cover are for the Frank Lanterman regional center service Cashman areas. Such Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, West Los Angeles, downtown.
Requirements
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Within scope-of-practice guidelines, provide direct participant care, individual support, educational programs, and case management services for participants.
• Participate in planning and implementing treatment plans.
• Chart and report any significant changes in condition and general progress of participant to Program director.
• Facilitate groups on psychiatric topics relevant to participant needs.
• Discuss and collaborate with other healthcare professionals regarding issues and ensuring continuity of care.
• Document all services pursuant to funding source directives, company protocol and HIPPAA compliance requirements.
• Complete all documentation within the timelines established by the company.
• Participates in treatment team meetings to provide necessary input for participants care.
• Creating ISP’s in ReThink
• Reviewing ReThink notes
• Assigning substitute job coaches as needed
• Reviewing SIR’s and GER’s before submitting to Program Manager
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
• Maintain current CPR/FA and CPI Certification.
• Minimum 1-year experience in psychiatric screening.
• Minimum 1-year experience working as a job coach staff dealing with adults with severe behavioral challenges.
• Knowledge of behavior modification approach.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to relate to a culturally diverse environment.
• Strong inter-personal and communication skills and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary treatment staff and participant.
• Ability to work independently, use good judgment, and remain calm in crisis situations.
• Must possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in Windows environment including Word & Excel
• Must pass live scan background check
• Possess great listening skills
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Possess patience to see participant development.
• Possess a valid California Driver’s License
• Must have reliable transportation and current automobile insurance & registration.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in education, psychology or related field
Benefits
- Mileage Stipend
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401k Match