Skills Trainer

Charles River Center•Bogueloosa, AL

2d•$20 - $30

About The Position

In-home Skills Trainers work with individuals with special needs and their families in areas including activities of daily living, community integration, behavior management, and social skills. Schedules are arranged with the family receiving services, and Charles River Center Family Support Navigators should be informed of scheduling changes. The trainer collaborates with the family and CRC Support Navigator to develop a schedule and plan for supporting the individual at home and in the community. The position provides supervision, supports community participation, follows family preferences and any behavior or interaction guidelines, communicates updates and concerns, and contributes to goal planning and progress documentation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Direct support experience with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD).
Complete and maintain required trainings, including CPR and First Aid Certification, Human Rights, Universal Precautions, Mandated Reporting, DPPC, Fire Safety, and Vehicle Safety.
Working knowledge of behavior modification techniques.
Pass a Criminal History Background Check (CORI) and provide information regarding allegations from DPPC, DDS, and other relevant agencies.
Ability to perform all essential duties; reasonable accommodations are available.
Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License and reliable personal transportation.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications and general computer skills.
Fluent in English and able to read and interpret documents.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, families, and community members.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for reports, correspondence, and presentations.
Demonstrate interpersonal skills, professionalism, and effective communication.
Work cooperatively with team members and management to achieve program and agency goals.
Complete responsibilities thoroughly and accurately.
Manage workload efficiently, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing conditions.
Adhere to agency policies and guidelines in professional interactions.
Maintain reliable attendance and arrive on time for assignments, meetings, and training.
Demonstrate initiative and self-reliance in problem-solving and carrying out responsibilities.
Support and enforce agency policies while leading by example.
Have significant endurance for the physical demands of the role, including regular sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, or crouching; frequent hand and finger use; ability to generate force to maneuver up to 100 pounds with assistance when possible; and ability to lift up to 30 pounds from floor to waist and 10–15 pounds from waist to overhead.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the family and CRC Support Navigator to develop a schedule and support plan for the individual in the home and community.
Supervise the individual in the home and community at all times, unless unsupervised time has been reviewed and agreed upon with the family.
Treat the individual and family members with respect.
Support community integration and actively participate in community-based activities with the individual.
Notify the Family Support Navigator, Program Director, or Director of Family and In-Home Supports about problems, conflicts, or incidents.
Follow family preferences regarding diet, interventions, medications, and activities.
Communicate and collaborate with the family about updates and changes.
Respect the family’s possessions and property.
Attend collaborative meetings when requested by the family to share information and participate in goal planning.
Read and follow behavior plans and interaction guidelines established by the individual’s team.
Demonstrate effective use of Positive Behavioral Supports.
Complete a progress note each time a timesheet is submitted, briefly reviewing goals worked on.
Complete semi-annual progress updates as requested.
Collect and share relevant data as indicated by the family or CRC Support Navigator.
Perform other duties as assigned.