About the role
Position: Life Skills Coach/Community Support Associate
Company/Location: Kentucky River Community Care/Perry County Health & Wellness, Hazard, KY
Employment type: Regular Full-Time
Credentials: High School diploma or GED with one year of full-time experience working with individuals who receive services for treatment of a behavioral health disorder. Must have valid driver's license with 2 years of driving experience.
Special skills: Conscientious, Dependable, Good computer skills, Works well with other staff, Good communication skills. Ability to work independently. Good organizational and time management skills.
Primary functions:
* Teaching clients the following skills: how to utilize/access community resources, medications adherence, interpersonal skills, behavioral support skills, crisis coping skills, emotional regulation skills, how to access transportation, how to budget/manage finances, and how to shop independently in the community. * Complete documentation in EMR within 24 hours of service delivery. * Conduct activities necessary to allow individuals to live with maximum independence in the community. * Enhance community living through utilizing skills training, cueing or supervision as identified in recipients treatment plan. * Maintain all trainings and required supervision. * Participate in therapeutic rehabilitation and 1915i Rise services as needed.
Shift/Days & Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Funding Source: Meet requirements 908 KAR 2250, Billable for H2015, Medicaid.
EEO
Medicaid