Life Skills Trainer

Arcnbc; Middleborough (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Retirement 403(b)

Life Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

Pet Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Arc of Bristol County in Middleboro, MA is seeking a Life Skills Trainer to assist individuals with developmental disabilities as part of the DESE Family Support program. You will work closely with families, implementing agreed-upon goals and reporting progress to the DESE Family Navigator.

The role requires a Bachelor's or equivalent experience, with multiple pathways described. Pay rate is $20–$25 per hour, and benefits eligibility is based on full-time hours, with typical benefits including

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in a related field, such as education, psychology, etc., and at least two years of relevant experience in working on skills development with individuals with developmental disabilities
• OR
• If a Bachelor degree is in an unrelated field, staff must have a minimum of three years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• OR
• High School Diploma or GED Certificate and at least five years of relevant experience in working on skills development with individuals with developmental disabilities

Responsibilities

• Works with individuals on set goals and objectives under the DESE program
• Completes established documentation for reporting on goals after each shift with the individual and follows protocol for submitting this documentation
• Supports individuals in achieving and maintaining personal well-being and safety
• Provides transportation as required
• Maintains open and timely communication with both family and supervisor
• Provides reliable and appropriate service to individuals and families
• Adheres to policies/procedures
• All other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor or the Director

Job description

• DESE- MA Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education; helps individuals (ages 6-22); program nested within Family Support
• HBTS- Home-Based Therapeutic Services are intensive services that help families with children with moderate-severe behavioral health, developmental, or physical disabilities. RI only

Position: Life Skills Trainer

Location: Middleboro, MA

Position: Skills Trainer - DESE Program

Department: Family Support

Pay Rate: $20-$25/hour

About Us

The Arc of Bristol County provides innovative services and programs that empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their best lives. Through advocacy, community partnerships, and exceptional support, we promote growth, inclusion, and innovation for people of all abilities.

• Voluntary Retirement 403(b)
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• Pet Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement

The Life Skills Trainer assists the individual's participation in normative home and community-based activities. The Life Skills Trainer works closely with the family in implementing chosen goals and reports directly to the DESE Family Navigator.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in a related field, such as education, psychology, etc., and at least two years of relevant experience in working on skills development with individuals with developmental disabilities

OR

If a Bachelor degree is in an unrelated field, staff must have a minimum of three years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

OR

High School Diploma or GED Certificate and at least five years of relevant experience in working on skills development with individuals with developmental disabilities.

A Safe driving record, current driver's license, personal vehicle, and current motor vehicle liability insurance are required if providing transportation. *Required

Job Responsibilities

• Works with individuals on set goals and objectives under the DESE program
• Completes established documentation for reporting on goals after each shift with the individual and follows protocol for submitting this documentation
• Supports individuals in achieving and maintaining personal well-being and safety
• Provides transportation as required
• Maintains open and timely communication with both family and supervisor
• Provides reliable and appropriate service to individuals and families
• Adheres to policies/procedures
• All other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor or the Director

*Benefits eligibility is based on full-time hours.

Employment compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act

The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to use hands in order to handle or feel objects, tools, and controls; reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, and sit, and may occasionally be required to lift/transfer up to 50/70 lbs. Alone or occasionally up to 200 lbs. with the assistance of other staff. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.