Skills Trainer - In Home Care
About The Position
Under the general supervision of the Program Manager, the Skills Trainer provides one-on-one independent living skills training to participants in an in-home care setting. The role supports participants’ personal care, mobility, communication, health needs, and participation in their communities, while promoting supported living principles including having a home of one’s own, choice and self-direction, relationships, community membership, and flexible, tailored services and supports. The trainer carries out assigned skills-training plans, assists with developing and implementing support-service activities, independent-living training, management plans, and supported-living assessments, and maintains detailed service documentation. The role also involves communication with supervisors, participation in staff meetings, and assisting with reports.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions from a supervisor.
- Knowledge of and ability to work with basic mathematical concepts.
- Working knowledge of personal computers.
- 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.
- Punctuality and dependability.
- Ability to provide excellent internal and external customer service and work ethically and professionally.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including responding well to supervision.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
- Respect for and sensitivity to diversity.
- General knowledge of developmental and physical disabilities; individual and group instruction techniques; behavioral and medical knowledge associated with disabilities, such as seizure activity; correct lifting, positioning, and transferring techniques; behavior-modification techniques; and documentation procedures.
- Ability to remain calm in high-stress situations.
- Must maintain First Aid and CPR certificates and meet California Community Care Licensing personnel standards.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting 50 pounds or more, standing, stretching, twisting, reaching, walking, climbing, balancing, and driving.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in day or residential programs serving persons with disabilities.
- Working knowledge of personal computers is described as highly desirable.
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 with 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 participants with medical appointments and health needs.
- Maintain detailed documentation of services provided.
- Assist with preparing reports on participants.
- Participate in regular staff meetings.
- Maintain appropriate communication with supervisor(s).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
