Skills Trainer I

STARC of Louisiana•Mandeville, LA

About The Position

SKILLS TRAINER I Job Duties Summary: Responsible for directly supervising and providing daily day habilitation, pre-vocational, vocational and/or work skills training for clients participating in adult day programs. Ensures safety and well-being of clients. Responsible for ensuring safety and efficient operation of equipment and supplies used in assigned areas. Responsible for effectively utilizing behavior management techniques to redirect and modify behavior of clients as indicated in individual client’s service plans and for immediately reporting any behavior incidents to the Adult Program Coordinator/QIDP. May be required to transport clients. May be required to work in any STARC facility. High school diploma or equivalent required; one year of prior work experience with individuals with intellectual, developmental and/or other disABILITIES preferred. Valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Benefits Include: Medical Dental Vision Basic Life 401(k) Plan Voluntary Benefits Bonuses Paid Holidays PTO Hours : Follows 240-day Operational Calendar, M-F, 35 hrs/wk - 8:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. $250.00 HIRING BONUS AVAILABLE! PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Direct Care- Day Programs Heavy Work: Job tasks are classified as heavy work that requires occasional lifting of 50- 100 pounds and frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and otherwise moving objects of 25 – 50 pounds. Requires frequent walking, standing, stooping, and bending. An Equal Employment Opportunity employer, STARC of Louisiana, Inc. considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Valid driver’s license and good driving record required

Nice To Haves

one year of prior work experience with individuals with intellectual, developmental and/or other disABILITIES preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for directly supervising and providing daily day habilitation, pre-vocational, vocational and/or work skills training for clients participating in adult day programs.
Ensures safety and well-being of clients.
Responsible for ensuring safety and efficient operation of equipment and supplies used in assigned areas.
Responsible for effectively utilizing behavior management techniques to redirect and modify behavior of clients as indicated in individual client’s service plans and for immediately reporting any behavior incidents to the Adult Program Coordinator/QIDP.
May be required to transport clients.
May be required to work in any STARC facility.