Community Reintegration & life Skills Co

Order#: NY1736561 Community Reintegration & life Skills Coach ORGANIZATION: Bridges For Brain Injury JOB TITLE: Community Reintegration & Life Skills Coach REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer Director of Community Services Heres What Bridges Can Offer You: Competitive pay, including sign-on, referral and performance-based bonuses, mileage reimbursement and more Flexible schedule with the ability to work in the community Company phone Exciting, meaningful work: Join our Team and you will enjoy meaningful work, appreciation and recognition and positive working relationships! Heres What We are Looking for in a Community Reintegration & Life Skills Coach: The Life Skills Coach helps Veterans with disabilities and other challenges build independence, improve daily living skills, and become more engaged in their communities. The focus is on helping participants achieve personal goals, develop routines, increase confidence, and improve overall quality of life. Key Responsibilities: Provide coaching, encouragement, and guidance to help Veterans achieve personal goals and greater independence. Support daily living skills such as organization, budgeting, transportation, wellness, problem-solving, and self-advocacy. Assist Veterans in accessing community resources, activities, educational opportunities, volunteer experiences, and recreational programs. Promote community participation and social engagement. Maintain communication with case managers regarding Veterans progress and needs. Complete documentation, progress notes, scheduling, and required reports. Participate in training, meetings, and professional development activities. Here Are Some Other Things To Consider When Evaluating If This Role Is Right For You: Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Rehabilitation, Education, Counseling, or a related field Experience working with veterans, individuals with TBI, disabilities, behavioral health needs, rehabilitation, mentoring, or community-based services Valid New York State driver's license and reliable transportation. Ability to travel throughout the Finger Lakes and Greater Rochester region. Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and manage schedules. Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities. Compassion, patience, professionalism, flexibility, and dependability. Ability to motivate and build positive relationships with participants. Local travel required, including driving up to 100 miles regularly. May require evening and weekend availability. Must pass background checks and attend defensive driving training. Become part of our Neuro Community Care Department! It takes passion to help others achieve their goals along with resilience and perseverance but in the end makes the work meaningful and rewarding! The pay range for this role is $22 to $25 per hour. Salary offers are commensurate with education & experience. How To Apply: Were excited for the addition of another amazing team member to help us fulfill our Mission! Apply by sending your resume to Karen Brozic [email protected] or apply via our website at www.bridgesforbraininjury.org.