Skills Trainer - Developmental Trainer

Challenge Unlimited Inc; Swansea (IL); On-site; USD 24,590; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

401(k)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal & Holidays)

Job summary

A community support organization in Swansea, IL is seeking a Developmental Trainer to help individuals with disabilities. This full-time position involves training clients, assisting with daily activities, and maintaining documentation. Candidates must have a high school diploma and experience with developmental disabilities is preferred. The role also includes various benefits such as health care, paid time off, and a 401(k). Salary is $17.85 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience with people with developmental disabilities or mental illness is preferred.
• Must pass a criminal background check and various state and federal registry checks.
• CPR, 1st Aid, and CPI training must be completed within first 4 months.

Responsibilities

• Train and assist clients with daily activities and engaging work.
• Maintain the work area before, during, and after shifts.
• Complete daily documentation and data entry.
• Assist in developing and implementing client programs and goals.

Skills

Experience with developmental disabilities

Basic computer skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

We are seeking Developmental Trainer at Challenge Unlimited, Inc., in Swansea , IL.

Would you like to be a part of helping individuals with disabilities work, live, and participate in the community? Challenge Unlimited, Inc. is the perfect place for you to work. Come join our team! Challenge Unlimited, Inc., has over 60 years of experience serving individuals with disabilities while earning a reputation as a trusted business partner to private commercial companies and federal and state government agencies.

Pay Rate: $17.85 per hour + Great Benefits

Shifts: Full-time/ 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday- Friday No Weekends, No Overtime

Location: Swansea, Illinois

Job Duties:

• Train and assist clients to engage in work and/or alternative activities, monitor their progress and behavior, provide feedback and redirection as needed.
• Prepare and maintain the work area or activity area prior to, during, and after the clients' shift.
• Complete daily documentation and any data entry.
• Assist with the development and implementation of client programs and goals by understanding pertinent information regarding clients.
• Assist with the activities of daily living (ADL) and with community outings and work.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Experience with people with developmental disabilities (DD) or mental illness (MI) is preferred.
• Basic computer operating / data entry skills required.
• Must pass a criminal background check. Must pass various State and Federal registry checks.
• CPR, 1st Aid, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and DSP training provided by the company must successfully be completed within the first 4 months and annually thereafter to be certified and maintain position.
• Must pass DCFS Abuse and Neglect Tracking System check.
• Be 21 or older, have a valid driver's license, and pass a driving history check.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal & Holidays)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Term Life
• Funeral Leave
• 401(k)
• Mileage Reimbursement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.