Breaking Ground
Activities of Daily Living Coach
Seafarers, 123 East 15th Street, New York, New York, United States of America
Req #2864
Friday, March 21, 2025
ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!
Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.
But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.
Reporting to the A ctivities of D aily L iving (ADL) Team Leader, the A ctivities of D aily L iving (ADL) Coach assists in enhancing independent living skills for people currently residing in Breaking Ground’s transitional housing. The ADL Coach provides staff ing supp ort and maintains prog ram stabi lity by providing clie nt suppor t, assistance , an d monitori ng thr ough frequ ent, positive interactions to increase independence and self-sufficiency. The ADL Coach engage s with individuals experiencing homelessness to improve their overall quality of life and support s them in preparing to transition to permanent housing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES : AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide reminders, guidance, and coaching to clients to improve their daily living skills. (e.g., showering, grooming, housekeeping, medication adherence, eating/grocery shopping, laundry, decluttering, delousing, adhering to bed bug protocol, toileting)
Facilitate onsite laundry, housekeeping, and shower resources for clients
Collaborate with clinical staff to match service goal with permanent housing plan
Provide engagement with client to increase participation in case management, medical and psychiatric appointments, and other housing-related appointments
Use company vehicle or mass transit to escort clients to and from appointments in the community and as necessary
Document daily client interactions, progress towards goals (including use of short functional assessments), and case conferences
Report and document incidents, crisis interventions, and communicate with on-call management team
Provide additional client support and advocacy as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
High School d iploma or equivalent required; Associate ’ s degree preferred
Minimum of 1 year of related experience working with individuals experiencing any of the following: homelessness , mental health symptoms , substance use , aging in place
Experience or familiarity with Motivational Interviewing, Primary Caregiver Support Training, Harm Reduction, Housekeeping/Operations Training, Safe Transfers, and/or De-escalation , CPR and First Aid is a plus
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook , and Microsoft Teams
Valid NY, NJ, CT, or PA driver’s license with a good driving record, as defined by Breaking Ground is preferred
B ilingual preferred
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Other details
Pay Type Hourly
Min Hiring Rate $20.71
Max Hiring Rate $20.71
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Seafarers, 123 East 15th Street, New York, New York, United States of America
Seafarers, 123 East 15th Street, New York, New York, United States of America
Req #2864
Friday, March 21, 2025
ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!
Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.
But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.
Reporting to the A ctivities of D aily L iving (ADL) Team Leader, the A ctivities of D aily L iving (ADL) Coach assists in enhancing independent living skills for people currently residing in Breaking Ground’s transitional housing. The ADL Coach provides staff ing supp ort and maintains prog ram stabi lity by providing clie nt suppor t, assistance , an d monitori ng thr ough frequ ent, positive interactions to increase independence and self-sufficiency. The ADL Coach engage s with individuals experiencing homelessness to improve their overall quality of life and support s them in preparing to transition to permanent housing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES : AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide reminders, guidance, and coaching to clients to improve their daily living skills. (e.g., showering, grooming, housekeeping, medication adherence, eating/grocery shopping, laundry, decluttering, delousing, adhering to bed bug protocol, toileting)
Facilitate onsite laundry, housekeeping, and shower resources for clients
Collaborate with clinical staff to match service goal with permanent housing plan
Provide engagement with client to increase participation in case management, medical and psychiatric appointments, and other housing-related appointments
Use company vehicle or mass transit to escort clients to and from appointments in the community and as necessary
Document daily client interactions, progress towards goals (including use of short functional assessments), and case conferences
Report and document incidents, crisis interventions, and communicate with on-call management team
Provide additional client support and advocacy as needed
Perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
High School d iploma or equivalent required; Associate ’ s degree preferred
Minimum of 1 year of related experience working with individuals experiencing any of the following: homelessness , mental health symptoms , substance use , aging in place
Experience or familiarity with Motivational Interviewing, Primary Caregiver Support Training, Harm Reduction, Housekeeping/Operations Training, Safe Transfers, and/or De-escalation , CPR and First Aid is a plus
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook , and Microsoft Teams
Valid NY, NJ, CT, or PA driver’s license with a good driving record, as defined by Breaking Ground is preferred
B ilingual preferred
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Other details
Pay Type Hourly
Min Hiring Rate $20.71
Max Hiring Rate $20.71
Apply Now
Seafarers, 123 East 15th Street, New York, New York, United States of America