Independent Living Skills Trainer

Hope Services; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 24,719 - 35,206; Full time

Job summary

Hope Services in Emeryville, California is seeking a qualified individual to provide personalized services to clients with developmental disabilities. The role involves conducting assessments and training in various settings, including clients' homes and the community.

The ideal candidate should have a High School diploma and one year of experience in a rehabilitation environment. This position offers an hourly pay of $21.75, emphasizing advocacy and individual client support.

Qualifications

• 1 year of related experience working with people with disabilities in a rehabilitation environment.
• Knowledge of physical and mental disabilities and assistive technology.
• Ability to observe, evaluate, document and communicate client performance.

Responsibilities

• Provides 1:1 assessment, training, and follow-up in consumers' homes and communities.
• Acts as an advocate on behalf of clients served.
• Maintains all assigned client case records and participates in case reviews.

Skills

Understanding of developmental disabilities

Communication skills

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hope Services is a provider of services to people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. This position works within all of Santa Clara County***.

Pay Rate: $21.75 per hour.

Provides individualized service to HOPE clients to assess and remediate barriers that inhibit successful integration into the community. May also provide travel and in-home training and intervention as assigned for HOPE clients placed in community employment settings. Work closely with clients and families to determine training goals and ongoing success.

Essential Functions

• Provides 1:1 assessment, training and follow up in the consumer’s home and community as identified in their ISP (Individual Service Plan)
• Provides travel destination training for clients
• Assures compliance with safety and confidentiality standards
• Acts as a program monitor for assigned clients. Complete required forms and accountability documentation, incident reports, case recordings, termination, client attendance, billing, floor files, and other required documentation
• Performs task analysis and time studies for wage evaluations as required by DOL
• Assesses and documents client progress, performs quality control
• Maintains all assigned client case records. Participate in case reviews and goal planning. Schedule transportation, prepare required documentation, reporting
• Responsible for maintaining a professional relationship with consumers, parents, care providers, co-workers and appropriate others. Represents HOPE in the community
• Acts as an advocate on behalf of clients served, providing intervention and consultation as needed
• Acts as a mandated abuse reporter
• Performs other duties, as assigned, to assure efficiency of program services

Qualifications Required

High School diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent, plus one year of related experience working with people with disabilities in a rehabilitation environment.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Interest and ability to understand and relate with adults who have developmental / multiple disabilities
• Ability to relate in a positive and constructive manner with clients, their families, the community and staff members
• Ability to accept supervision and work cooperatively as a team member with all Supported Living/Mobility and other Agency personnel
• Ability to observe, evaluate, document and communicate verbally and in writing, client performance and social behavior
• Knowledge and understanding of physical and mental disabilities, alternative communication systems and assistive technology
• Utilization of critical thinking skills in decision making situations, good organizational and record keeping skills
• Maintain valid CPR and First Aid certification
• Knowledge and commitment to the principles and concepts of normalization and a commitment to enhance community integration of adults with developmental disabilities
• Flexible, positive and cooperative approach to scheduling and task prioritization in a consumer-driven environment

Environmental Conditions

Extensive amount of time traveling in the local community, standing and walking. Exposed to dust, noise, pollen and various weather conditions; writing and computer work; use of a variety of alternative transportation modes.

Hope Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family or parental status, or any other status.