Skills Trainer (3696)

Charles River Center; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Charles River Center in Needham, MA seeks dedicated In-home Skills Trainers to assist individuals with ID/DD and their families. You will support daily living tasks, community participation, and behavior management within home and community settings, coordinating schedules with families.

Requirements include high school diploma, direct support experience, and tra inings; a driver’s license and reliable transportation are preferred for home visits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Direct support experience with individuals with ID/DD.
• CPR and First Aid Certification, Human Rights, Universal Precautions, Mandated Reporting.
• Criminal History Background Check (CORI) required.

Responsibilities

• Develop a schedule and a plan to support the individual in home and community.
• Provide supervision of the individual in home and community; ensure safety.
• Support the individual in community activities and integration.
• Follow family preferences regarding interventions and activities; communicate updates.
• Attend collaborative meetings when requested by family to share information and participate in goal planning.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Dependability

Communication

Planning/Organization

Responsibility

Attendance

Initiative

Management

Data Collection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Family Support (23) - Needham, MA 02492

Position Type: Per Diem

Salary Range: $20.00 - $30.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

Position Overview

In-home Skills Trainers are responsible for working with individuals with special needs and their families in a variety of areas, including activities of daily living, community integration, behavior management, and social skills. Schedules are to be arranged with the family receiving the services. Charles River Center Family Support Navigators should be made aware of any changes in scheduling.

Primary Duties

• In collaboration with the Family and the CRC Support Navigator, develop a schedule and a plan to support the individual receiving services within the home and the community.
• Provide supervision of the individual receiving services in the home and the community at all times. Any unsupervised time should be reviewed and agreed upon with the family.
• Treat the individual and their family members with respect.
• Support the individual in community integration and actively participate with them in community-based activities.
• Notify the Family Support Navigator, Program Director, or Director of Family and In-Home Supports of any problems, conflicts, or incidents that may occur while providing services.
• Follow family preferences regarding diet, interventions, medications, and activities. Collaborate and communicate with the family about updates and changes.
• Respect the family’s possessions and property.
• Attend collaborative meetings when requested by the family to share information and participate in goal planning.
• Read and follow any behavior plan/interaction guidelines set forth by the individual’s team.
• Demonstrate effective use of Positive Behavioral Supports.
• Complete a progress note each time a timesheet is submitted, with a brief review of goals worked on. Complete semi-annual progress updates as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Responsibilities

• Interpersonal Skills: Effectively interacts with others, demonstrating professionalism and fostering communication.
• Teamwork/Cooperation: Works well with team members and management to achieve program and agency goals.
• Dependability: Completes job responsibilities thoroughly and accurately.
• Communication: Clearly and effectively conveys information, both orally and in writing.
• Planning/Organization: Manages workload efficiently, prioritizing tasks and adapting to changing conditions.
• Responsibility: Adheres to agency policies and guidelines in all professional interactions.
• Attendance: Maintains reliable attendance, arriving on time for assignments, meetings, and training.
• Initiative: Demonstrates self‑reliance in problem‑solving and carrying out job responsibilities.
• Management: Supports and enforces agency policies while leading by example.
• Data Collection: Gathers and shares relevant data as indicated by the family or CRC Support Navigator.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Direct support experience with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD).
• Successful completion and maintenance of required trainings, including:
  • CPR and First Aid Certification
  • Human Rights, Universal Precautions, Mandated Reporting
  • DPPC, Fire Safety, and Vehicle Safety
• Working knowledge of behavior modification techniques.
• Must pass a Criminal History Background Check (CORI) and provide information regarding any allegations from DPPC, DDS, and other relevant agencies.
• Ability to perform all essential duties; reasonable accommodations available.
• Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License and reliable personal transportation.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications and general computer skills.

Language Skills

• Fluent in English with the ability to read and interpret documents.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, families, and community members.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reports, correspondence, and presentations.

Physical Demands

• Employee must have significant endurance to sustain the physical demands of the role.
• Regular activities include sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
• Frequent use of hands/fingers to handle objects and tools.
• Ability to generate force to maneuver up to 100 pounds (assistance provided when possible).
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds from floor to waist and 10-15 pounds from waist to overhead.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions.