Skills Trainer

United Cerebral Palsy Associations Inc•Stockton, CA

10d

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Program Manager, the Skills Trainer provides independent living skills training to participants on a one-on-one basis. The role supports participants’ personal care, mobility, communication, health needs, and development of natural and community supports. The trainer carries out assigned skills-training plans, maintains detailed service documentation, assists with participant reports, and communicates with supervisors and colleagues. The position promotes the Supported Living Principles: a home of one’s own; choice and self-direction; relationships; community membership; and flexible, tailored services and supports. The trainer also assists with developing and implementing support service activities, independent living training, management plans, and supported living assessments. The role requires knowledge of developmental and physical disabilities and related instructional, behavioral, medical, documentation, and safe-lifting practices. The employee must remain calm in high-stress situations, maintain First Aid/CPR certificates, and meet California Community Care Licensing personnel standards. Physical duties include prolonged standing, stretching, twisting, reaching, lifting 50 pounds or more, walking, climbing, balancing, driving, and communicating with others.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to read, write, and understand English.
Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions from a supervisor.
Knowledge of and ability to work with basic mathematical concepts.
Valid CDL, clean driving record, and ability to operate a vehicle in good working order for employee transportation.
Proof of ongoing auto insurance on a personal vehicle.
Knowledge of developmental and physical disabilities; individual and group instruction techniques; behavioral and medical knowledge associated with disabilities, including seizure activity; correct lifting, positioning, and transferring techniques; behavior modification techniques; and documentation procedures.
Ability to remain calm in high-stress situations.
Maintain First Aid/CPR certificates and meet California Community Care Licensing personnel standards.
Punctuality and dependability; strong customer service, ethical and professional conduct, interpersonal and collaborative skills; ability to respond well to supervision and work independently; and respect and sensitivity to diversity.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in day or residential programs serving persons with disabilities.
Working knowledge of personal computers.

Responsibilities

Promote and adhere to the Supported Living Principles: a home of one’s own; choice and self-direction; relationships; community membership; and flexible, tailored services and supports.
Assist in developing and implementing support service activities, independent living training, management plans, and supported living assessments.
Carry out specific skills-training plans for participants as instructed.
Assist participants with personal care needs, including toileting, feeding, and hygiene.
Assist participants with mobility and communication needs.
Develop natural and community supports.
Assist with medical appointments and health needs.
Maintain detailed documentation of services provided.
Assist with preparation of reports on participants.
Participate in regular staff meetings.
Maintain appropriate communication with supervisors.
Perform other duties as assigned.