Development Trainer- Adult ID/A

Quality Employment Services and Training, Inc. (Quest, Inc); Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Quality Employment Services and Training, Inc. (Quest, Inc) in Lebanon, PA seeks a Developmental Trainer. This role involves supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism in their daily activities and progress within the Adult Training Day Program.

Your key responsibilities include aiding participants to improve their quality of life and ensuring compliance with licensing requirements. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a background in social services.

Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve!

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Social Services required.
• Current PA Driver’s License with clearances needed.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Adult Day Services Coordinator to improve participant quality of life.
• Maintain a respectful and safe environment for participants.
• Document participant progress and attend ISP review meetings.
• Assist participants with daily living activities as needed.

Skills

Accountability

Accuracy

Autonomy

Coaching and Development

Conflict Resolution

Communication, Written

Communication, Oral

Detail Oriented

Diversity Oriented

Honesty / Integrity

Judgment

Patience

Education

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Associate’s degree in Social Services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Under the Supervision of the Adult Day Services Coordinator, the Developmental Trainer works directly with people who have Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism, enrolled in our Adult Training Day Program. The Developmental Trainer supports with day-to-day community activities for participants to make progress in their individual support plan and live the life of their choosing. Close observance of licensing requirements is an essential part of this position.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Will collaborate with the Adult Day Services Coordinator and other team members to create opportunities for program participants to improve their quality of life, to learn new skills, and to achieve goals related to their individual support plan in the facility and in the community.
• Work with staff and participants to maintain a respectful and safe environment for all participants to participate in programming and achieve established outcomes/goals.
• Will maintain professional and accurate documentation for tracking participant progress, attendance, and billing, daily.
• Will attend any scheduled ISP review meetings for program participants, as assigned.
• Will follow all policies and regulations related to the role to maintain the highest level of care, safety, and quality of program services.
• Will discuss with program participants their options around community opportunities to support participant choice and their ability to achieve established outcomes/goals.
• Will follow proper regulations and policies to report all concerns or incidents related to participants to their supervisor and the program specialists immediately to ensure everyone’s safety and that procedures are followed to best support participants.
• Daily program duties could include periodically assisting participants in the program with activities of daily living and personal care needs per their Individual Support Plan.
• Completion of required trainings as designated by licensing and agency requests.
• Complete Medication Administration training and follow all policies and procedures related to medication.
• Drive a company vehicle or personal vehicle when necessary to support participants’ engagement in the community.
• Provide constructive and supportive feedback during team meetings and for staff evaluations on a yearly basis.
• Engage in team meetings, process improvement, and fundraising opportunities to support the ongoing progress of Quest Inc.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Position Qualifications

Competency statements:

• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for one’s actions.
• Accuracy – Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Autonomy – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Coaching and Development – Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
• Conflict Resolution – Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation and de‑escalate situations with respectful communication.
• Communication, Written – Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Creative – Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Diversity Oriented – Ability to work effectively with people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Honesty / Integrity – Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Judgment – The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Patience – Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and not be hasty or impetuous.

Skills & Abilities

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required. Associate’s degree (two‑year college or technical school) Preferred, Field of Study: Social Services.

Experience: 1 plus years of experience in Social Services.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office.

Certifications & Licenses: Current PA Driver’s License – At least 3 years good driving record with valid vehicle insurance and inspection. Clearances: PA Criminal check, Child Abuse, and FBI. Physical completion and TB test.

Other Requirements: Possession of a reliable vehicle for transportation of program participants to varied work or volunteer sites. QUEST may also request developmental trainers to drive a company vehicle to transport participants to business sites for company tours, job exploration and recreational or volunteer opportunities in the community. Support participants with being engaged in community activities at least 25% of their time in program. Personal assistance with a participant may be necessary on an individual basis.