Home & Life Skills Trainer for Adults with Disabilities

Bay Cove Human Services; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 63,469,000 - 70,258,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Cove Human Services in Greater Boston provides individualized services to people with developmental disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorders, and homelessness. The Skills Trainer delivers home-based support to an individual, fostering cognitive, physical and social skills through goal-driven activities.

This non-exempt role emphasizes teaching daily living skills, supportive counseling, and thorough documentation to track progress and align with treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the needs of adults and children with disabilities.
• Good writing and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to work with adults and children with developmental disabilities with dignity and growth.

Responsibilities

• Implements program activities to foster growth and address treatment goals.
• Teaches daily living skills (safety, travel, banking, cooking, budgeting, hygiene).
• Provides supportive counseling on daily, personal, and social issues.
• Maintains programmatic documentation and progress notes.

Skills

Communication

Writing skills

Driver's license

Confidentiality

Empathy

Job description

Bay Cove Human Services in Greater Boston provides individualized services to people with developmental disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorders, and homelessness. The Skills Trainer delivers home-based support to an individual, fostering cognitive, physical and social skills through goal-driven activities.

This non-exempt role emphasizes teaching daily living skills, supportive counseling, and thorough documentation to track progress and align with treatment plans.