Community Support Coach - Adult Day
The Faison Center
Location
Richmond, Virginia
Salary
$19 - $22 / HOUR
Quick overview
Provide one-to-one and small group instruction to adults with developmental disabilities using the community as a learning environment. Facilitate social and recreational activities while collecting data to measure individual progress and improve quality of life.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma and a valid driver's license are required, while a bachelor's degree is preferred. Experience with individuals with disabilities is valued but not mandatory.
Job description
Description Knowing you are changing the world, even if it’s just for one person, is incredibly rewarding. At The Faison Center, a nationally recognized leader in disability services across the lifespan, it happens daily. We spend our days creating life changing opportunities for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. As a community support coach working in our Day Program you will support adult clients in their pursuit of maximal independence, growth, and fulfillment.
Job Summary
- We will train you to perform all necessary duties when working with students.
- Deliver one-to-one and small group instruction to adults while using the community as their classroom.
- Facilitate participation in social, recreational and leisure activities
- Help individuals maximize their potential and connect with their community
- Collect data to measure individual progress
- Work collaboratively with a team to help individuals achieve meaningful outcomes and improve their quality of life
Excellent Benefits! Paid vacation and sick time In school or want to go back? We pay for tuition! Employment eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program Choice of Health insurance Plans Vision/dental insurance Short/Long term disability Accident and Critical Illness insurance 403(b) with profit sharing Referral program The Faison Center is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Current valid driver's license required
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities is great, but more importantly we value a desire to help make a difference in people’s lives
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation
- Tuition assistance
- Short term disability
- Sick time
- Long term disability
- Accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Referral program
- Health insurance plans
- Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- 403(b) with profit sharing