BestSelf Behavioral Health · 1 day ago
Life Skills Coach
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18.50/hr - $20/hr
2+ years expBestSelf Behavioral Health is dedicated to providing intensive in-home services to promote independent living skills. The Life Skills Coach will work closely with housed participants to help them achieve community stability through education and support in daily living activities.
CommunitiesHealth CareHome Health CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Engage with individuals that are newly housed
Provide education and skill-building assistance across multiple activities of daily living including but not limited to maintaining personal hygiene, maintenance of the living environment, laundry, money management, food preparation, nutrition, shopping, community integration, and wellness activities
Work as an integral part of the housing team; maintain open communication with all clients as well as internal and external team members regarding progress, needs, and goal planning
Ensure excellent client care with creative service delivery and planning
Maintain updated knowledge of local services and resources that are available to clients
Develop training tools and techniques in coordination with housing specialists to address client needs
Maintain timely & accurate documentation regarding services provided
Attend weekly staff meetings
Complete all trainings required by the agency
Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalency and two years of experience in human services and/or housing
Experience working with persons experiencing homelessness and housing instability
Strong understanding of activities of daily living (ADL) skills and the challenges faced by homeless individuals
Knowledge of local social services and other resources available to homeless clients
Able to effectively use resources to work well both independently and collaboratively
Excellent time management & organizational skills
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teaching skills
Demonstrated ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrates good listening skills with the ability to accept a consumer where he or she is at without imposing values
Able to recognize and appropriately manage client crises
Basic computer skills for record-keeping and communication purposes
Must be able to lift at least 20 pounds, bend, squat, and kneel at times
Ability to work evenings or weekends as needed
Valid NYS Driver's License
Must have accredited NYS Defensive Driving course; or obtain within 15 days of hire and send certification of completion to Human Resources
Must maintain active NYS Defensive Driving course every 3 years and send a copy of the new certification of completion upon expiration
Must maintain valid vehicle inspection, registration, and insurance cards and send updated copies to Human Resources upon expiration
Benefits
Generous paid time off
Flexible schedule
Various student loan forgiveness programs
Multiple and diverse health insurance options
Many other unique lifestyle & personal insurance options
Tuition reimbursement
CASAC certification tuition support
Professional license/certification renewal reimbursement
Defensive driving course reimbursement (if required for position)
Career growth and advancement opportunities
Company
BestSelf Behavioral Health
BestSelf Behavioral Health is a community-based behavioral health organization serving children and adults of all ages.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$12.65MKey Investors
SAMHSA
2022-07-22Grant· $8.6M
2021-11-12Grant· $3.25M
2020-07-23Grant· $0.8M
Leadership Team
Elizabeth Woike-Ganga
President & Chief Executive Officer
Kelly Dumas
Chief Operating Officer
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