Adult Program Skills Trainer I

Morgan Autism Center•San Jose, CA

8d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

The primary role for this position is to serve as a Skills Trainer in the Adult Program for individuals with developmental disabilities. The daily activities include a variety of engagements throughout the day, designed to facilitate continued growth in social, functional, and experiential learning. Skills Trainers must possess the ability to effectively relate to people with positive interaction skills and to adjust to the dynamic needs of our population in a flexible and competent manner. They must be able to work with a wide range of individual needs and implement structure and support strategies under the direction of the Adult Program Director(s). Skills Trainers may be expected to perform other duties as required, in addition to those listed below.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age
Fluency in speaking and writing English
Able to lift materials and physically support clients as needed
Ability to physically engage with all elements of programming (e.g., daily PE, vocational tasks, self-help, physical support for clients, etc.)
Maintain clearance on TB test and Department of Justice Fingerprint/Background check
DMV clearance and proof of auto insurance (if transporting students)

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a positive, helpful, and collaborative attitude with clients and colleagues at all times
Read clients’ files/documentation as needed
Keep the Adult Program Director(s) informed of any special circumstances or developing challenges of individual clients
Participate in all assigned meetings, trainings, and special activities
Other duties as required
Demonstrate competency with Morgan Autism Center model, structure, and philosophy
Become familiar with individual client’s preferences, interests, needs, and supports
Demonstrate ongoing active engagement with all assigned clients while building positive routines and rapport`
Participate in physical education (walk, yoga, sports, etc.) and provide any physical assistance needed
Demonstrate and exercise a basic understanding of total communication strategies (e.g., sign language, high-tech AAC, visual icons, gestures, etc.)
Support planned community outings as required, with a focus on maintaining safety
Provide information regarding client behavior, goal progress, etc. to program director(s) as needed
Maintain ongoing organization of programming space (put used materials away, complete assigned chores, etc.)
Under the guidance of the Adult Program Director(s), execute engaging activities with client groups
Assist in creating materials for activities
Provide physical assistance as needed for individual client’s ambulatory needs (walkers, wheelchairs, etc.)
Provide individualized self-care support for all clients, including bathrooming needs, eating, dressing, etc., including use of visual schedules and task analyses
Maintain ongoing supervision of assigned client(s) and ensure their safety at all times (including timely and thorough transitions)
Implement behavior support strategies in alignment with MAC model (e.g., ignore and redirect)
Demonstrate understanding of safety needs of individual clients (e.g., allergies, seizure protocols)