Intensive Skills Trainer- AWC

Advocates • Brookline, MA

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About The Position

The Skills Trainer II works in a 1:1 setting, assisting individuals with developmental and physical disabilities in participating in community-based activities. The goal of the skills trainer is to work with the individual to increase their daily, independent, and community living skills. This may include supporting and teaching: job coaching, vocational supports, assistance in maintaining consistent routines, and social/community activities such as but not limited to, learning to use the library, making a purchase at a store, swimming or using a gym with a YMCA membership, or attending desirable social events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in special education or psychology or related field.
• At least two years of relevant experience in working on skills development with individuals with developmental disabilities including individuals that are blind or visually impaired.
• Must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and ability to use good judgment.
• Must have basic working computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Sensitivity to the needs of the population served.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High energy level, superior interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team atmosphere.
• Must hold a valid drivers’ license.
• Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport consumers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Applied Behavioral Analysis preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements program activities that will foster individual’s growth, address goals and apply developed skills in the community.
• Teach daily living skills such as safety rules, travel training, banking, shopping, budgeting, social skills, etc.
• Provides ADL/IADL support to individual via cueing and hands on support.
• Provide support to individual in daily, personal, and social contexts.
• Develop positive relationships with families and provide support implementing the goals for individual served.
• Collaborative and supportive to programming, scheduling, and activities throughout the day.
• Positive personality with compassion, patience and understanding.
• Provide transportation to and from scheduled activities throughout the day.
• Attend trainings, supervisions and staff meetings as assigned.
• Ensure that individuals we support are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with Advocates’ Human Rights Policy.
• Perform all duties in accordance with the agency’s policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all principles related to the Advocates Way.
• Experience developing, writing, implementing, and evaluating individual behavior programs.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree