At AbleLight, we believe the world shines brighter when people with developmental disabilities achieve their full potential. We pioneer life-changing services that empower the people we serve to thrive.

Under the supervision of the Manager, The Community Life Coach is responsible for helping people with intellectual disabilities connect to their communities through such activities as community events / activities and volunteer opportunities. The CLC assesses skills and interests for participants, implements service plans, and facilitates the involvement within the community. The CLC assures safety in the community while securing activities that enrich the participant’s life.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required. Must be 18 years of age, or older.
• Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft office and have the ability to use electronic charting programs.
• Must have a valid drivers’ license and a good driving record as defined by AbleLight policy.
• Upon hire, the CLC must successfully complete the Community Life Coach training.
• Clear background check as defined by regulations and policies.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds. Ability to do daily standing, bending and lifting.
• Must be able to stand for 8 hours at a time..
• Ability to establish and maintain professional and cooperative relations with local businesses and agencies.

Benefits: (30 hours or more per week) 

We support the whole person and have designed our benefits with you and your family's total well-being in mind:

• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment and access to Teledoc 
• Financial Wellness: 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 3.5% matching contributions, Health Savings Account, Flexible Savings Account, and Basic Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD insurance
• Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO), Tuition Reimbursements
• We are now also offering Any Day Pay. With Dayforce Wallet, you get access to your pay as soon as you've earned it at no additional cost to you. 
• Compensation: $19.50/hr

Responsibilities:

• Deliver person centered care and services to those we are blessed to serve.
• Follow established plans created in collaboration with the person we support, parents & guardians, external clinical or local/state representative & providers, internal partners in quality, and operational leadership.
• Leverage our health information technology, human resource technology fully and ensure timely, comprehensive, and objective documentation.
• Identify community resources and activities pertaining to the interest and abilities of those we serve.
• Facilitate the participation in typical and integrated activities, events, and organizations in the local community in ways like other people of the same age and interest. Accompany participants to activities, if needed, and facilitate involvement and maintain or enhance personal independence.
• Communicate progress, successes, and challenges to guardians / care providers as needed.
•  Ensure personal safety of participants on caseload.
• Maintain electronic records including progress of goals identified on participant’s person-centered plan, incidents, challenges, etc.
• Help with tours and orientations of new clients and their guardians to programs.
• Provide personal care and/ or other support as necessary (i.e., toileting, medication assistance, etc.)
• Tracks and documents all attendance and transportation, providing that data to the Program Manager for billing.
• Daily, checks the phone for any messages/client call offs and communicates that to the team so that route adjustments are made.

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