Field Trainer for Habilitation Services

Arizona Autism United•Glendale, AZ

4d•$22 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

AZA United (Arizona Autism United) is a leading nonprofit service organization for children and families affected by autism in and around Maricopa County. We provide a wide range of supports and therapies and are currently expanding locations and programs. As we continue to grow and expand our high-quality services, we need to hire more people who want to make a difference in the lives of families affected by autism. To learn more about why great people choose to work at AZA United, please visit our site: www.azaunited.org/whyaza If you have at least 1 year of experience providing home-based habilitation for multiple children/youth with autism; and you're ready for a leadership role, continue reading... We are looking to hire TWO Field Trainers for Habilitation Services (internally known as DSS Field Trainers) to support the HCBS/DSS department with matching, monitoring, and training habilitation, respite and attendant care providers while also assisting families with service-related needs. ✨Snapshot✨ 📍LOCATION: 30% remote / 10% in office / 60% Client Visits in the Central Glendale Area/West Valley 🕒SCHEDULE: 30-40 hours/week; Must maintain availability M-F 2pm-6pm 💰COMPENSATION: Starting pay range is $22-$25 + Scheduled Raise Program 2x/year 🏥BENEFITS: Comprehensive health package, PTO/PST, 12 paid holidays, 401(k), paid parental leave, and more! ✨Job Duties✨ Trainers support our in-home Habilitation and Respite Providers. Part of the job will be conducting home visits to assist families and providers with developing teaching strategies and other supports. All other related work will be done remotely. AZA United will provide all necessary technology to complete your job duties, and you will communicate regularly with other trainers and our program director through virtual meeting platforms.

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED required; Associate's degree OR equivalent years of related work experience preferred
At least 1 year of experience providing home-based habilitation for multiple children/youth with autism; experience with more than one family preferred.
Ability to provide your own transportation to client homes and other service locations throughout Phoenix/Maricopa County and surrounding areas (MUST be able to provide proof of insurance and registration; drive time is paid, and mileage is reimbursed)
Proven ability to communicate effectively with tact and perspective across diverse populations
Strong ability to multi-task, independently plan and organize own activities to prioritize daily workloads
High competence in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Teams, etc.)
Knowledge of habilitation, autism spectrum disorders, systems of care, treatments and services, etc. preferred
Must be able to successfully pass a fingerprint clearance check, a tuberculosis screening, and other related hiring requirements
Ability to respond positively and appropriately to child’s behaviors and verbalizations to improve behavior and maximize independent functioning, consistent with the personal values and direction expressed by the child’s family and/or AZA United supervisors
Ability to manage a flexible schedule and have full availability M-F between 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual/Spanish Speaking, a PLUS!

Responsibilities

Provide training and support for Habilitation, Respite & Attendant Care Providers:
Conduct home visits to assist providers with hands-on training and guidance
Help providers understand how to implement goals, establish routines, work with families, complete reports, and conduct other activities to provide effective and compassionate services
Provide additional support via phone, email or virtual meetings as needed
Deliver presentations for new employee orientation and related training classes
Assist providers with obtaining or creating any necessary teaching materials for Habilitation goals
Provide support for families receiving DDD services:
Assist with writing appropriate functional outcomes/goals and teaching strategies
Help families prepare for ISP meetings with DDD, and attend if needed
Provide support via phone, email, or home visits to help families receive effective services
Conduct in-home quarterly monitoring visits to maintain compliance with Attendant Care service requirements
Manage administrative tasks and systems to coordinate habilitation and respite services
Help manage data entry for related systems in regard to client goals, ISPs, reports, and related information
Work with supervisors and administrative staff to ensure authorizations, goals, and other elements necessary for service coordination are in place:
Communicate with DDD support coordinators as needed to facilitate services for families and providers
Assist with incident reporting and other related procedures
Submit written reports or related items documenting activities for home visits and communications

Benefits

A competitive salary + Scheduled Raise Program 2x/year
An excellent comprehensive health benefits package that includes health, dental and vision, employer contributions to your health savings account, company paid Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, and employer-paid basic life insurance
Student Loan Forgiveness: As a non-profit organization, your employment (when consistently working at least 30 hours a week) meets requirements under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (for student loan forgiveness). For more information you can visit: studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
A 401K plan with up to 4% match after one year of service
Generous paid sick time and PTO, and 12 Paid Holidays
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

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