SKILLS TRAINER I

STARC of Louisiana, Inc.; Mandeville (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Basic Life

401(k) Plan

Voluntary Benefits

Bonuses

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

STARC of Louisiana, Inc. is seeking a Skills Trainer i to supervise and provide day habilitation, pre-vocational, vocational and work skills training for adults in day programs.

You will ensure safety, oversee equipment use, and apply behavior management techniques per individual service plans. Responsibilities include reporting incidents to the Adult Program Coordinator/QIDP, potential client transportation, and working across STARC facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of prior work experience with individuals with intellectual, developmental and/or other disABILITIES preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide day habilitation, pre-vocational, vocational and work skills training for clients.
• Ensure safety and well-being of clients and proper operation of equipment and supplies.
• Effectively utilize behavior management techniques per individual service plans and report incidents to the Adult Program Coordinator/QIDP.
• May transport clients and work across STARC facilities.

Skills

Behavior management

Client supervision

Safety focus

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year of related experience preferred

Job description

Skills Trainer i

Job Duties Summary:

Responsible for directly supervising and providing daily day habilitation, pre-vocational, vocational and/or work skills training for clients participating in adult day programs. Ensures safety and well-being of clients. Responsible for ensuring safety and efficient operation of equipment and supplies used in assigned areas. Responsible for effectively utilizing behavior management techniques to redirect and modify behavior of clients as indicated in individual client’s service plans and for immediately reporting any behavior incidents to the Adult Program Coordinator/QIDP. May be required to transport clients. May be required to work in any STARC facility. High school diploma or equivalent required; one year of prior work experience with individuals with intellectual, developmental and/or other disABILITIES preferred. Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.

Benefits Include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life
• 401(k) Plan
• Voluntary Benefits
• Bonuses
• Paid Holidays
• PTO

Hours:

Follows 240-day Operational Calendar, M-F, 35 hrs/wk - 8:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.

$250.00 HIRING BONUS AVAILABLE!

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Direct Care- Day Programs

Heavy Work:

Job tasks are classified as heavy work that requires occasional lifting of 50- 100 pounds and frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and otherwise moving objects of 25 - 50 pounds. Requires frequent walking, standing, stooping, and bending.

An Equal Employment Opportunity employer, STARC of Louisiana, Inc. considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.