Basic Responsibilities:
Do you want to work for an organization that helps people reach their full potential?
Easterseals has a part-time position as a Community Support Coach with our HOME Choice program, in this position you will be responsible for implementation of Community Support Coaching and Independent Living Skills Training service lines of the HOME Choice program. These services provide support for HOME Choice participants who have or will be moving back into the community after at least a 90 day stay in the hospital, rehab facility or nursing home. Responsibilities may include assisting with food stamp applications, Social Security benefits, health insurance correspondence, budgeting, and transporting individuals in the community, finding community resources, organization skills and other various tasks and supports to empower successful community living. Includes detailed case note documentation and filing of appropriate Department of Medicaid forms as needed.
Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications include:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience preferred in motivational and organizational strategies
- Experience preferred in working with individuals with emotional, mental and/or physical disabilities
- Attention to detail in documentation
- Must be flexible in work schedule and job tasks
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, individuals served and general public
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive subject matter
- Valid driver’s license & acceptable driving record
- Reliable transportation that can be used for case work functions.