Skills Trainer - Central/South Valley Region

Ascentria Care Alliance Careers • West Springfield, MA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Candidates should expect to work in Central MA, Worcester County, Westboro, Holliston, Dudley, and surrounding communities. Help us Build a Thriving New England! Ascentria Care Alliance has been transforming underserved communities for over 150 years, providing a wide range of services to children, families, and seniors across five states. Recognized as one of the largest human services nonprofits in New England and one of the top 100 women-led businesses in Massachusetts, we envision vibrant communities where all individuals have access to resources to support one another to overcome challenges and seize opportunities.

Requirements

• A high School Diploma is required
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with community based human service professionals and staff.
• Flexibility to meet schedule needs of individuals and families
• Valid Driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance is required to transport clients throughout the community.
• Candidates who are selected for hire must successfully complete all required background checks before starting their employment.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year experience in ABA field strongly preferred
• BCBA or ABA certification highly preferred
• Knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) strongly preferred
• Familiarity with concepts related to neurodiversity strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 supports with significant consideration to sensory sensitivities
• Facilitate productive play activities to teach and reinforce skills development
• Teaching and supporting individuals both in the home and in the community with ADLs and IADLs (examples include but are not limited to: transportation, using technology, money management, hygiene tasks, and laundry)
• Serve as an advocate for individuals and families at various community levels
• Support individuals and families to participate in social and recreational activities that encourage networking, formation of natural supports and peer support.
• Coordinate and work collaboratively with other service providers and family as needed to implement treatment planning objectives
• Job must be conducted at all times in a way that respects the rights, privacy and the dignity of the client and adheres to all contractual regulations.

Benefits

• High quality/affordable health, dental, and vision insurance to support your overall wellness
• Flexible Spending Account to help manage eligible expenses
• A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer match
• A full-service Employee Assistance Program with many free and accessible services and supports
• Generous tuition reimbursement to invest in your professional growth and development
• Paid time off which increases as your tenure grows and holidays for work-life balance
• A workplace culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, where all voices are heard and respected

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED