In-Home Skills Trainer | Flexible Part-Time

Incompass Human Services; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Incompass Human Services in Lowell, MA is seeking a dedicated Skills Trainer to support families as part of the DESE/DDS collaboration. The role focuses on assisting children ages 5–22 who are at risk of residential services, delivering home-based and community-based supports, and training family members in effective behavior strategies.

You will document daily activities, participate in quarterly reviews, and work with a team to promote independence and positive social skills in home and

Qualifications

• Experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
• Ability to respond appropriately to health, safety, and emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• To assist the individual’s participation in normative homebased and community-based activities.
• Adhere to the implementation of the in-home behavior plan. Role model practices and train family in proper strategies of plan.
• Support the child in participation in therapeutic intervention programs.
• Assist with establishing a routine for the daily living needs of the child within the home and community to gain independence as much as possible.
• Accompany the individual at community activities with family members or alone to increase understanding of social norms and independent skills.
• Gain and apply knowledge of individual’s strengths, abilities, weak areas, needs, behaviors, motivators.
• Role model appropriate social communication and actions in all settings.
• Support the consistency of the family / home routine by assisting the child with appropriate participation.
• Create and maintain a safe environment where the individual can utilize strengths and improve on needed skills.
• Complete daily log of details of each shift worked. Use this to participate and complete quarterly reviews for the program manager.

Skills

Experience with developmentally

Ability to respond to health safety

Education

Highschool Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Incompass Human Services in Lowell, MA is seeking a dedicated Skills Trainer to support families as part of the DESE/DDS collaboration. The role focuses on assisting children ages 5–22 who are at risk of residential services, delivering home-based and community-based supports, and training family members in effective behavior strategies.

You will document daily activities, participate in quarterly reviews, and work with a team to promote independence and positive social skills in home and