Life Skills Trainer
About The Position
Life Skills Trainer/Caregiver - $17/hr (FT) & $16 (PT) | 6 months experience preferred Would you like to make a difference every day in someone’s life? In this role you will carry out rewarding work and play a crucial role in the success of our organization. Provide training, assistance and supervision to individuals receiving care in the areas of living skills, therapeutic recreation, and other forms of assistance in both residential and community settings. Assist with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, and medication administration. Facilitate the working relationships between employers and individuals served, and support community involvement by accompanying them on outings, or providing transportation to work or other activities. Work closely with our clinical staff to support the therapeutic and behavioral plans in place. Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalent Six months to one year of experience in the human services field Valid Driver's License from state of residence valid for at least 1 year Successful clearance of background checks A caring attitude with a dedication to assisting others Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication skills A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach A commitment to quality in everything you do Whether you have previous experience in a role like this, or this just sounds like the type of impact you want to make… we want to hear from you!
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Six months to one year of experience in the human services field
- Valid Driver's License from state of residence valid for at least 1 year
- Successful clearance of background checks
- A caring attitude with a dedication to assisting others
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication skills
- A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach
- A commitment to quality in everything you do
Responsibilities
- Provide training, assistance and supervision to individuals receiving care in the areas of living skills, therapeutic recreation, and other forms of assistance in both residential and community settings.
- Assist with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, and medication administration.
- Facilitate the working relationships between employers and individuals served
- Support community involvement by accompanying them on outings, or providing transportation to work or other activities.
- Work closely with our clinical staff to support the therapeutic and behavioral plans in place.
Benefits
- Full-time and Part-time (most positions require working at least one day of the weekend)
- Paid Time Off and Health benefits for full-time employees.
- Paid training
- Holiday pay
- Mileage reimbursement
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Work with some of the best co-workers you could ask for and see your impact on the lives of those individuals we serve
- A dynamic work environment where no day is ever the same as the next
- Since our funding comes from Federal and State payers, we offer stability, and secure work opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
