What are the responsibilities and job description for the Activities of Daily Living Coach position at Breaking Ground?
Reporting to the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Team Leader, the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Coach assists in enhancing independent living skills for people currently residing in Breaking Ground’s transitional housing. The ADL Coach provides staffing support and maintains program stability by providing client support, assistance, and monitoring through frequent, positive interactions to increase independence and self-sufficiency. The ADL Coach engages with individuals experiencing homelessness to improve their overall quality of life and supports 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 diploma 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
Bilingual preferred
Salary : $21