Training Specialist - Direct Support Professional Lead

Achieve Services, Inc.•Blaine, MN

About The Position

Are you passionate about helping individuals with developmental disabilities reach their full potential? Do you have the heart and skills to create a positive and supportive environment where everyone can thrive? We’re looking for an Training Specialist who is ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of adults with developmental disabilities, helping them gain independence, build meaningful skills, and engage in enriching daily activities.

Requirements

Team-Oriented: Able to work cooperatively with staff, participants, and families in a supportive and respectful environment.
Dependable: Punctual and committed to working your scheduled shifts, and willing to follow through on tasks and requests.
Creative Problem-Solver: Able to think on your feet and come up with creative solutions to challenges that may arise.
Effective Communicator: Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to maintain clear and respectful communication with others.
Empathetic and Supportive: Able to provide positive interactions, promote confidence, and encourage the growth of participants in all settings.
Adaptable: Willing to work across a variety of tasks, including assisting with transportation (bus routes) and performing general program duties.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Skills: A willingness to learn and engage in ongoing training to continuously improve your knowledge and abilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience: Preferred—at least one year of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities. Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Create, Implement, and Support Participant Goals: Write and assist in implementing both formal and informal goals to help participants build skills and increase independence across a range of daily activities.
Lead: Lead a program area of 10-15 participants and staff. Help create meaningful activities to engage individuals.
Communication: Interact with families, caregivers and other professionals for the best interest of the agency and participants.
Engage in Meaningful Activities: Facilitate engaging tasks and activities, ensuring participants are actively involved in functional and rewarding experiences throughout the day.
Promote Independence: Help participants complete tasks in a way that encourages growth and greater self-sufficiency.
Assist with Work Skills: Be knowledgeable about in-house jobs and support participants in completing tasks to a high standard.
Maintain a Clean and Organized Environment: Ensure that all program areas and workstations are kept clean, safe, and orderly.
Accurate Data Collection: Record essential program data on a daily basis to track progress and outcomes. Complete monthly data review of participant goals.
Foster Positive Relationships: Communicate effectively with staff, participants, families, and case managers to ensure that everyone is informed and involved in the program’s success.
Provide Assistance with Personal Care: Offer support to participants as needed with eating, mobility, and personal care tasks.
Collaborative Teamwork: Work closely with staff, other agencies, and family members to provide seamless services and support.
Safety First: Supervise participants throughout the day, ensuring their well-being and safety in all activities.