Day Hab Trainer (6988)

Goodwill of the Heartland/Heartland Goodwill Enter•Cedar Rapids, IA

9d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Day Habilitation Trainers help participants with barriers to independence explore their community by taking them for lunch, grocery shopping, swimming, fishing, volunteering, and more. Day Hab Trainers use agency vehicles and public transportation for all community activities. This is a direct support position, with Day Hab Trainers helping clients develop skills such as cooking, writing, sewing, sign language, and other skills they might need or want to learn. We are looking for candidates who have a passion for helping others to round out our diverse staff. In addition to working closely with participants, Day Hab Trainers complete daily documentation on participant progress.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
18 years of age or older
Six months of full-time employment in a related field is required
Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and proof of required auto insurance.
Must successfully complete a vehicle record screening, dependent adult and child abuse, and criminal background checks

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in education, therapy, nursing, English, art, recreation therapy, social sciences, science, physical education, or history may be substituted for required experience.

Responsibilities

Help participants with barriers to independence explore their community by taking them for lunch, grocery shopping, swimming, fishing, volunteering, and more.
Use agency vehicles and public transportation for all community activities.
Help clients develop skills such as cooking, writing, sewing, sign language, and other skills they might need or want to learn.
Complete daily documentation on participant progress.