Special Education Community Coach

Job Title:
Community Coach

• Part-Time to Full Time available (15-40 hours a week)
• Salary (starting at 40k) & Hourly positions (starting at $18 per hour) both available
• Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Room for growth within the organization

The Garden Foundation is a non-profit organization serving those with disabilities in the city of Las Vegas. Our goal is to support and enhance the lives of people with different abilities by providing a place of education, inspiration, independence and inclusion. The Garden Foundation is not a one-size-fits-all program.

We believe and practice person-centered-planning and therefore provide a customized experience to meet the needs of each client and their family. Every person we serve has their own interests, skills, needs and goals and should have choices in what they do. We strive to help each individual reach their full potential, whatever that may be!

The Community Coach will be providing direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities within a classroom as well as an outside environment for exploration, education, to gain more independence and be included in our greater community. The Community Coach will assist in the development and planning personalized goals and outings. Outings can include but not be limited to; physical fitness, career exploration, social outings with friends, hobby exploration (art, sewing, fishing, basketball, etc.), skill building activities (cooking classes, grocery shopping, ordering at a restaurant, etc), fulfillment activities (movies, shopping, social groups, coffee dates, etc.) all with objectives that create an enriching and well rounded experience.

As a Community Coach, you will be a coach, mentor, teacher and guide for each individual's growth and development.
The Community Coach will embrace The Garden Foundation's core values and vision while representing the organization and our mission.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan meaningful, purposeful outings based on individual goals.
• Submit plans timely to supervisors for review.
• Utilize positive, uplifting and encouraging communication with all clients and staff
• Complete lesson plans, data, mileage and reimbursement reports timely and accurately.
• Assist program staff in implementation of daily activities and individual program plans
• Ensure personal vehicle and environment is clean, safe and functioning.
• Comply with all Federal, State and local regulations and requirements and company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with other staff to ensure that all adults with disabilities have the opportunity to:
  • Gain knowledge of self management and behavioral skills that will enhance their independence, contribution and integration into the community.
  • Promote an abuse and neglect free environment.
• Take initiative in creatively planning a weekly schedule as well as leading daily activities
• Report suspected Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation (ANE) within 24 hours as mandated by state law.
• Be prompt and on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, co-workers and supervisors (verbal and written).
• Ability to care, respond and work with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Must encompass professional demeanor.
• Ability to define problems and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to lesson plan and give instruction within classes to students.
• Ability to interpret instructions, utilize or find resources and take initiative.
• Must possess social discernment to assess and understand other's reactions and behaviors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Required: Must be 21 years and older
• Required: High School Diploma and/or GED
• Required: Agreement to transport individuals if deemed necessary
• Required: Valid Driver's License
• Required: Valid Nevada Registration and active auto insurance policy
• Required: A safe and working personal vehicle
• Required: A clean driving record
• Required: Proficient in Google Applications (google docs, sheets, slides, etc)
• Required: Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Preferred: Experience within Education ie- teaching, assisting in a classroom, currently in school studying education, etc.
• Preferred: One (1) year of verifiable work experience in health care, day care, mental health, education or related field.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and functions of the position. The list below of minimum essential functions is illustrative of the minimums only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed.

• Ability to lift and move boxes up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent bending, sitting, standing, lifting and walking.
• Ability to tolerate stress

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.