Position Summary:

The role of Community Partners Coach- DSP is responsible for supporting people with differing abilities in the community, assisting with skill-building, facilitating experiential learning, and fostering personal developmental opportunities. The Community Partners Coach is responsible for ensuring the safety and protection of our supported people’s rights as they engage in community activities and seek knowledge.

Position Responsibilities:

In a manner consistent with supporting The Arc NCR Mission Statement the Community Partners Coach- DSP shall do the following:

• Support and guide our supported people in achieving personally desired outcomes in both community and home-based activities.
• Encourage the development of mutually rewarding relationships between our supported people and members of the community and local organizations.
• Utilize effective tools and techniques to expand individuals' options, opportunities, and active participation in their chosen activities.
• Assist our supported people in increasing their participation in community activities and engagement.
• Promote and advocate for the health and safety of our supported people in all settings and activities.
• Provide guidance for our supported people to acquire new and unique independence skills that can be applied to their daily lives.
• Develop and facilitate positive interactions with fellow team members that support and drive The Arc NCR’s mission and vision.
• Collaborate with team members to gain knowledge necessary for effectively supporting our people in various settings in order to create unique learning environments that support person’s needs.
• Engage in brainstorming and problem-solve sessions with peers and coworkers to create an environment conducive to supporting and respecting supported people’s needs.

• Accurately and punctually complete and submit required documentation, including attendance records, mileage reports, and vehicle maintenance logs.
• Efficiently utilize support time with supported people to ensure effective time management and fiscal responsibility.
• Maintain precise and detailed records of behavioral and medical information to ensure comprehensive data submission.
• Adhere to established standards for medication administration, safety protocols, and incident documentation.
• Safely and responsibly operate organizational vehicles, including monitoring fuel levels, oil changes, and compliance with speed limits.
• Undertake other duties as assigned, including special projects and cross-program development.

Education, Training and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• One to two (1-2) years of experience supporting people with differing abilities in a community-based environment or program preferred.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties associated with this position, an employee (using approved agency lifting techniques) will be called upon to support and lift an adult with developmental and other disabilities; transfer a person to and from wheelchairs; to and from beds; on and off toilet seats; in and out of showers; and, in and out of vans or other vehicles. An employee in this position must be able to physically intervene (when appropriate and in an approved manner) to protect a person from causing harm to themselves or others and to safely evacuate the community residence/van/facility during an emergency. These duties may entail occasionally exerting 50-70 pounds of force by pulling, pushing, or lifting objects or people. The employee will collaborate with people who possess diverse disabilities and may exhibit a spectrum of behaviors, potentially including assertive and unpredictable behavior.

Employees will regularly be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands (or hands and arms) to carry, finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; crouch and kneel. Employees will also be regularly required to hear (with or without hearing devices), see (with or without corrective lenses), and speak.

Additional Requirements:

• Access to reliable transportation.
• Active valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and no more than two (2) points.
• Maintain proof of current automobile insurance.
• Maintenance of all required trainings under DDA guidelines and The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region policies and procedures.
• Flexibility of scheduling to meet agency and program needs.
• Ability to obtain DOT Medical Card (Non-CDL) within thirty days (30) of employment.