Field Trainer for Habilitation Services (Central PHX)

Arizona Autism United•Phoenix, AZ

6d•$22 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

AZA United is seeking a Field Trainer for Habilitation Services to support the HCBS/DSS department. This role involves matching, monitoring, and training habilitation, respite, and attendant care providers, while also assisting families with service-related needs. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience providing home-based habilitation for children/youth with autism, live in Central Phoenix, enjoy supporting families, and be ready for a leadership role within a nonprofit organization.

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED required.
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.).
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

Associate's degree OR equivalent years of related work experience preferred.
Knowledge of habilitation, autism spectrum disorders, systems of care, treatments and services, etc. preferred.
Bilingual/Spanish Speaking, a PLUS!

Responsibilities

Provide training and support for Habilitation, Respite & Attendant Care Providers, including conducting home visits for 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, including assisting with writing 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.