Supervising Life Skills Trainer

The Summit Center • Town of Amherst, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Summit Center is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. This is a community-based position which provides recreation and leisure opportunities as well as training in independent and daily living skills to adults with disabilities, including those that exhibit moderate to several behavioral challenges. The Supervising Life Skills Trainers may also fill in and serve as a direct support professional when necessary or as needed. A Supervising Life Skills Trainer ensures that the individuals supported are provided person centered programming and are encouraged and supported in making their own decisions to the greatest extent possible. A Supervising Life Skills Trainer ensures that individuals are offered opportunities to participate in their community to the greatest extent possible in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of supervisory experience
• 1 year of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities
• A valid NYS Driver’s License and agency approval of driving record according to agency’s Policy and Procedures

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Dayhab experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensures that the individuals supported are provided person centered programming and are encouraged and supported in making their own decisions to the greatest extent possible.
• Ensures that individuals are offered opportunities to participate in their community to the greatest extent possible and in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs.
• Oversees daily program activities, and ensures that the provision of skills training inclusive of community recreation and leisure, money management, personal responsibility, personal care needs, self-regulation, and social interactions occurs daily in accordance with the individuals’ life plans.
• Follows through on any individual behavior management plans and works cooperatively with behavior support personnel.
• Assists in hiring, training and supervising staff in the implementation of best practice models to meet identified habilitative goals. Assists in training and supervising staff in accordance with the DSP workforce transformation competencies and agency requirements.
• Works cooperatively with the individuals and the individuals’ support teams to identify areas of need and individuals’ valued outcomes.
• Completes and maintains accurate documentation relating to the various services provided to individuals and their progress toward achieving their identified valued outcomes.
• Conducts/attends weekly staff meetings and in-service training programs.
• Communicates with parents, group home staff/supervisors, and legal guardians during program hours.
• Adheres to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect. Adheres to The Summit Center employment policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook including but not limited to dress code, attendance and punctuality, and paid time off.
• Maintains confidentiality of individuals’ information in accordance with the requirements of NYS Mental Hygiene Law and the agency’s HIPAA Privacy Policies and Procedures.
• Safely transports individuals to/from various community sites, activities, and home.
• Maintains financial accounts of individuals, tracking receipts, overseeing purchases, and safeguarding the funds.

Benefits

• Up to 30 days of paid time off
• 14–16 paid holidays annually
• Potential for annual raises
• Profit sharing
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year)
• Employee Assistance Program: Free mental health counseling, Free childcare referrals, Access to legal services, Grief/eldercare support, Financial planning resources

What This Job Offers

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