Day Services Skills Coach for Independence

Advocates; Sterling (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocates is a nonprofit organization serving adults with developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, and other life difficulties. The Skills Instructor role is an entry-level, hands-on position at Advocates' Day Services site in Ashland, supporting adults and collaborating with a team of Case Managers, Employment Coaches, and Program Managers.

The position offers a starting rate of $18.50/hour, Monday through Friday 8am–4pm, with opportunities to develop daily living and community

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of experience in a training program for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to work with diverse populations; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals to identify and develop goals and plans to address concerns, wants or needs.
• Provide ongoing support through personal care, guidance and role modeling for individuals.
• Collaborates with the Case Manager to provide developmental skills training including training in self-care, self-preservation, receptive and expressive communication, self direction, activities of daily living, hygiene, grooming and first aid.
• Collaborates with case manager to create and implement a comprehensive written therapeutic service plan (DHSP) for all assigned individuals.
• Complete all documentation which supports DHSP plan.
• Initiate a proactive approach towards advocacy, empowerment, and community integration.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communications skills with individuals, families, funding sources, consultants, the community at large, program and administrative team.
• Demonstrate an ability to work as a team and perform job duties with minimal supervisory intervention.
• Must hold a valid drivers' license. Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport individuals.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Advocates is a nonprofit organization serving adults with developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, and other life difficulties. The Skills Instructor role is an entry-level, hands-on position at Advocates' Day Services site in Ashland, supporting adults and collaborating with a team of Case Managers, Employment Coaches, and Program Managers.

The position offers a starting rate of $18.50/hour, Monday through Friday 8am–4pm, with opportunities to develop daily living and community