Skills Trainer, part time- Merrimack Valley

Incompass Human Services; Andover (MN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A family support organization is looking for a Skills Trainer to work with families caring for children at risk of residential services. This entry-level position requires a high school diploma and experience with developmentally disabled individuals. Skills Trainers work directly in the family home, aiding children's participation in daily activities and providing support for behavior plans. The role involves creating a safe environment while fostering independence and social communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to respond to health, safety, and emergency situations is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in participating in home and community activities.
• Implement in-home behavior plans and train families in strategies.
• Support the child in therapeutic programs and daily living routines.
• Role-model appropriate social communication and actions.

Skills

Experience with developmentally disabled individuals

Ability to respond to health and safety situations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Skills Trainer

Department: Family and Community Services

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Hours: Based on family need; flexible before and after school hours, weekends

Part-time opportunities

Summary

Skills Trainers are family support staff provided through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and Department of Developmental Services collaborative project (known as the DESE/DDS project). The population served through the project are families caring for children between the ages of 5-22 who are at risk of residential services. Individuals hired through the project work directly within the family home as part of a family support, behavioral, and family training team.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist the individual’s participation in normative home‑based and community‑based activities.
• Adhere to the implementation of the in‑home behavior plan, role‑model practices, and train the family in proper strategies of the plan.
• Support the child in participation in therapeutic intervention programs.
• Assist with establishing a routine for the daily living needs of the child within the home and community to gain independence as much as possible.
• Accompany the individual at community activities with family members or alone to increase understanding of social norms and independent skills.
• Gain and apply knowledge of the individual’s strengths, abilities, weak areas, needs, behaviors, and motivators.
• Role‑model appropriate social communication and actions in all settings.
• Support the consistency of the family/home routine by assisting the child with appropriate participation.
• Create and maintain a safe environment where the individual can utilize strengths and improve on needed skills.
• Complete a daily log of details of each shift worked and use it to participate in and complete quarterly reviews for the program manager.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
• Ability to respond appropriately and quickly to health, safety, and emergency situations.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Human Resources

Industries

Non-profit Organizations