DSHS Fircrest Adult Training Specialist 2

State of Washington•King County - Shoreline, WA

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

DSHS Fircrest Residential Habilitation Center is seeking Full-Time and On-Call Adult Training Specialist 2s to work in our Intermediate Care Facility. Our Adult Training Specialists are key to the success of empowering the lives of the people we serve by providing community living skill-training programs. You will work under the direction of the Adult Programs Supervisor as a member of an enthusiastic Interdisciplinary Team. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

Requirements

One year of experience as a vocational trainer working with people with disabilities in a community employment program or sheltered workshop
One year of experience as a teacher’s aide or paraprofessional in a special education or exceptional student services classroom within a school district
Two years of experience as an Attendant Counselor
One year of experience equivalent to an Adult Training Specialist 1
A total of 15 credit hours in at least two of the following areas (courses must be 100-level or higher): English, Psychology, Education or Special Education, Human Services

Nice To Haves

Experience operating a desktop computer
Experience using Microsoft software programs, including Outlook and Word
Experience supporting people with IDD in strengthening everyday skills in ways that honor personal choice, rights, and quality of life.

Responsibilities

Implement group and individual programs for people with developmental disabilities in classroom settings for vocational learning activities, such as environmental controls, relaxation, and other vocational readiness skills as outlined in the Individual Habilitation Plan.
Instruct, train and support people in developmental, educational, vocational, language, behavior, social, community survival, and other training programs
Conduct/facilitate various tabletop activities or other activities tailored to each resident
Teach residents to maintain safety in the classroom or vocational environment, and actively participate in the development of resident training plans, attend meetings, and provide program input information gathered from the classroom
Set-up, clean-up, and maintain upkeep of classroom, training, vocational, and habilitation areas
Document resident classroom progress and behaviors
Escort residents who may need assistance
Provide physical supports/intervention for residents, care for personal hygiene needs of residents, and check on diet plans when assisting a resident
Use email and state databases to report resident program data, and to develop, complete, and disseminate classroom assessments and other assessments