CHRIS 180
Life Coach
CHRIS 180, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Position Summary
This position is responsible for providing guidance, education and support to young people in determining
the course of their life course and to plan goals in regard to education, vocation, living situation as well as other life skills.
Role and Responsibilities
This position provides case management to the residents and the primary duties include but are not limited to the following:Provide positive role-modeling to consumers
Promote self-esteemPromote healthy boundariesPromote good hygiene and appropriate personal appearance among young adultsReinforce socially acceptable behaviors (ex: manners, eating habits, personal safety)Teach and reinforce thoughtful decision makingTeach and reinforce professionalism in work tasks and employment
Assessing consumers' history of trauma, strengths and needs.
Administer Ansell Casey Life Skills Assessment (ACLSA)Administer CANS (Child & Adolescent Needs & Strengths)Aware of ACE score and implications on service planningDevelop and monitor Individualized Service Plans
Coordinating Services and Collaboration
Make necessary referrals to meet consumer's health, well-being, education, mental health, and employment and future planning needs (i.e. Department of Public Health, Department of Family & Children Services, Georgia Department of Labor, employment staffing agencies, local colleges and tech schools, etc.)Facilitate and/or participate in Team Meetings for all consumers.Collaborate and communicate with other programs in the CHRIS 180 continuum in the provision of services to consumersCollaborate and consult with other providers and entities in the provision of best care services to consumersMonitor the provision of services provided
Specific services to consumers
Meet with consumers weeklyEvaluate individual progress and communicate such to consumers and other stakeholdersTransport residents to and from service-related activitiesFacilitate life skill activities (ex. conflict resolution, anger management, medication management, tutoring) to improve skills needed to live independentlyProviding emotional support to residents in managing daily livingCommunicate with resident advisors, program management, and/or therapist regarding services and needs of residentsAudit resident charts as assignedMaintain and record receipts
Documentation Requirements
Provide resident updates in Case NotesComplete Incident Reports as needed prior to shift endComplete Monthly Summary Reports and Purposeful Visits in a timely fashionRecord ECEMs in the SHINES portal within 48 hours of contactEmail monthly summaries to CSM and ILP coordinators by the 10th of month following reporting periodEnsure medical /dental /clinical appointments are scheduled on calendar
Performance and Conduct
Maintain confidentiality of consumer informationMaintain appropriate professional boundariesFollow the CHRIS 180 Code of EthicsFollow mandated reporting requirements of GA CodeSupport and maintain an environment of emotional and physical safety for consumers, staff and other stakeholders at all times
Demonstrate customer service;
Promote positive image of CHRIS 180 programs at all timesWork as a contributing and collaborative team memberRespond to consumer and peer needs in a timely fashionAnswer telephone calls and emails accordinglyRespond to requests for information from stakeholders in a timely fashion
Maintain Personal Information and Training;
Attend and participate in staff meetings as scheduledAttend and participate in required trainings as scheduledMaintain required certificationsReview, understand and responsible to program policiesProvide documents in a timely fashion to Human ResourcesReport changes in status to HR as required by policy
Qualifications/Competencies
3 -5 years of experience working with young adults with mental illness and/or substance abuse issuesBachelor's Degree in related field such as social work, psychology, education counseling is preferredExperience in writing incident reports is a mustSalary: $40,000.00
Other
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Technical expertise that allows well informed decisions, usage of available tools and resources and training to execute job responsibilitiesAccountable for work being completed accurately and in a timely manner as well as following up as neededAbility to collaborate with other staff to ensure best practices and sound decisionsAbility to communicate using appropriate tone when corresponding verbally or written (as well as proper usage of grammar and spelling)Ability to adapt and adjust to course and be open to new ideasAbility to manage workload by having a clear understanding of task/project and set realistic timelines and goalsCommitment to our vision and mission should be demonstrated in workSchedule:
Life Coaches work an average of 80 hours bi-weekly as is required to be on call monthly.The work schedule requires flexibility to meet the needs of the program and availability on an emergency basis. Primary hours are between 9:00am-6:00pm.Due to schedule or other operations necessities, the organization may transfer an employee to another location or shift, either on a temporary or permanent basis as this position is an employee of CHRIS 180, not the program.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
This position is responsible for providing guidance, education and support to young people in determining
the course of their life course and to plan goals in regard to education, vocation, living situation as well as other life skills.
Role and Responsibilities
This position provides case management to the residents and the primary duties include but are not limited to the following:Provide positive role-modeling to consumers
Promote self-esteemPromote healthy boundariesPromote good hygiene and appropriate personal appearance among young adultsReinforce socially acceptable behaviors (ex: manners, eating habits, personal safety)Teach and reinforce thoughtful decision makingTeach and reinforce professionalism in work tasks and employment
Assessing consumers' history of trauma, strengths and needs.
Administer Ansell Casey Life Skills Assessment (ACLSA)Administer CANS (Child & Adolescent Needs & Strengths)Aware of ACE score and implications on service planningDevelop and monitor Individualized Service Plans
Coordinating Services and Collaboration
Make necessary referrals to meet consumer's health, well-being, education, mental health, and employment and future planning needs (i.e. Department of Public Health, Department of Family & Children Services, Georgia Department of Labor, employment staffing agencies, local colleges and tech schools, etc.)Facilitate and/or participate in Team Meetings for all consumers.Collaborate and communicate with other programs in the CHRIS 180 continuum in the provision of services to consumersCollaborate and consult with other providers and entities in the provision of best care services to consumersMonitor the provision of services provided
Specific services to consumers
Meet with consumers weeklyEvaluate individual progress and communicate such to consumers and other stakeholdersTransport residents to and from service-related activitiesFacilitate life skill activities (ex. conflict resolution, anger management, medication management, tutoring) to improve skills needed to live independentlyProviding emotional support to residents in managing daily livingCommunicate with resident advisors, program management, and/or therapist regarding services and needs of residentsAudit resident charts as assignedMaintain and record receipts
Documentation Requirements
Provide resident updates in Case NotesComplete Incident Reports as needed prior to shift endComplete Monthly Summary Reports and Purposeful Visits in a timely fashionRecord ECEMs in the SHINES portal within 48 hours of contactEmail monthly summaries to CSM and ILP coordinators by the 10th of month following reporting periodEnsure medical /dental /clinical appointments are scheduled on calendar
Performance and Conduct
Maintain confidentiality of consumer informationMaintain appropriate professional boundariesFollow the CHRIS 180 Code of EthicsFollow mandated reporting requirements of GA CodeSupport and maintain an environment of emotional and physical safety for consumers, staff and other stakeholders at all times
Demonstrate customer service;
Promote positive image of CHRIS 180 programs at all timesWork as a contributing and collaborative team memberRespond to consumer and peer needs in a timely fashionAnswer telephone calls and emails accordinglyRespond to requests for information from stakeholders in a timely fashion
Maintain Personal Information and Training;
Attend and participate in staff meetings as scheduledAttend and participate in required trainings as scheduledMaintain required certificationsReview, understand and responsible to program policiesProvide documents in a timely fashion to Human ResourcesReport changes in status to HR as required by policy
Qualifications/Competencies
3 -5 years of experience working with young adults with mental illness and/or substance abuse issuesBachelor's Degree in related field such as social work, psychology, education counseling is preferredExperience in writing incident reports is a mustSalary: $40,000.00
Other
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
Technical expertise that allows well informed decisions, usage of available tools and resources and training to execute job responsibilitiesAccountable for work being completed accurately and in a timely manner as well as following up as neededAbility to collaborate with other staff to ensure best practices and sound decisionsAbility to communicate using appropriate tone when corresponding verbally or written (as well as proper usage of grammar and spelling)Ability to adapt and adjust to course and be open to new ideasAbility to manage workload by having a clear understanding of task/project and set realistic timelines and goalsCommitment to our vision and mission should be demonstrated in workSchedule:
Life Coaches work an average of 80 hours bi-weekly as is required to be on call monthly.The work schedule requires flexibility to meet the needs of the program and availability on an emergency basis. Primary hours are between 9:00am-6:00pm.Due to schedule or other operations necessities, the organization may transfer an employee to another location or shift, either on a temporary or permanent basis as this position is an employee of CHRIS 180, not the program.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.