Skills Trainer

The Edinburg Center•South Hamilton, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Edinburg Center is seeking a dedicated Skills Trainer to join their team. This role involves implementing and monitoring behavior support plans and skill acquisition plans, providing direct instruction to children on the Autism Spectrum, and collaborating with a team of professionals. The organization has a forty-year history of serving individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, brain injury, and autism in the community. The team consists of psychiatrists, social workers, clinicians, nurses, behavior specialists, peer specialists, board certified behavior analysts, direct service staff, and employment specialists.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred, or equivalent related work experience.
Experience/Training in Positive Behavioral Support Interventions.
Positive verbal/written reference responses as received from professional or personal contacts.
Successfully meet all pre-employment screening requirements including a Criminal Records Inquiry (CORI) and National Background Inquiry.
Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and must meet The Edinburg Center’s “Safe Driving” standards.
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Previous experience/exposure to working with individuals between the ages of 6-22.
Proficient computing skills.
Excellent written and interpersonal skills.
The ability to work collaboratively within a team setting, or independently with little supervision

Responsibilities

Implement, model and monitor progress of behavior support plan and/or skill acquisition plans under the supervision and direction of the Family Navigator
Collaborate with collateral team members when needed
Provide direct instruction to children on the Autism Spectrum when utilizing Skills Training Services
Comply with DESE, DDS, Edinburg Center and Children's Services policies and procedures
Submit administrative/electronic health records paperwork accurately and on time (Evolv progress notes, ADP, Bill Checks, monthly mileage, etc.)
Maintain service productivity standards by meeting caseload allocations as identified by supervisors.
Maintain all required documentation for self and collateral contacts in all client records
Complete other tasks as assigned by a supervisor