Community Life Coach

Work as a Community Life Coach / Direct Support Professional / DSP with a Non‑Profit that cares! Provide Support, Build Relationships, Make a Difference!

At Able Light, people are the heart of everything we do. Our mission, vision and values reflect a commitment to people. As an organization, we are aligned, inspired and driven toward a common goal - believing that together, the best life is possible!

Under the supervision of the Community Life Manager, The Community Life Coach is responsible for helping people with intellectual disabilities connect to their communities through such activities as community events / activities and volunteer opportunities.

We support the whole person and have designed our benefits with you and your family's total well‑being in mind:

• Health and Wellness:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment and access to Teledoc
• Financial Wellness: 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 3.5% matching contributions, Health Savings Account, Flexible Savings Account, and Basic Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD insurance
• Work/Life Balance:
  Paid Time Off (PTO), Tuition Reimbursements
• Training program will allow you to become CPR certified
• Ongoing training to support Career Development

• Educations and/or
  
  Experience:
  
  High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Must be 18 years of age, or older.
• Must have a valid drivers’ license and a good driving record as defined by Able Light policy.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to do daily standing, bending and lifting.
• Ability to pass a background check

• Identify community resources and activities pertaining to the interest and skill level of participants on their caseload.
• Facilitate the participation of participants in typical and integrated activities (those used by the general public), events and organizations in the participant’s neighborhood or local community in ways similar to others persons of the same age an interest.
• Foster connections between participants and persons without disabilities to increase social capital.
• Maintain electronic records including progress of goals identified on participant’s person‑centered plan, incidents, challenges, etc.
• Accompany participants to activities, if needed, and facilitate involvement.
• Communicate progress, successes, and challenges to guardians / care providers as needed.
• Ensure personal safety of participants on caseload.
• Provide support to maintain or enhance personal independence.
• Provide attendant care and/ or other supports as necessary (i.e. personal care, medication assistance, etc.)
• Support Bethesda’s Mission, vision and Core Values while empowering each person to direct his or her own life choices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Be a Community Life Coach for a team who enhances the lives of our individuals in every way possible. Apply today to be a caregiver and make a difference in your community!