Skills Trainer- Per Diem

People, Incorporated; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance Program

Financial support with monthly student

Reimbursement for C.N.A. Training and

FREE DDS Certificate (Human Service)

Degree Completion Incentive

Job summary

People Incorporated is a human service agency serving the Southcoast community, including Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton areas. The Skills Trainer provides 1:1 assistance and direct skills instruction for youth in the DESE/DDS program, working in the family home and community when appropriate.

Hours vary between 3-6 hours per week depending on individual needs. The role focuses on developing ADLs and IADLs, helping with daily living skills, and accompanying participants to community

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or relevant experience with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Comfort working in home and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with family members and professionals in care and training.
• Follow the behavior plan to teach needed skills.
• Work in home to develop daily living skills, including ADLs and IADLs.
• Plan and provide support for community activities tailored to strengths and interests.
• Understand and support program goals.
• Provide transportation for the individual when needed.
• Document activities and progress toward goals.
• Respond to meetings and information requests from supervisor.
• Access and read Agency email and Intranet weekly.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Independent work

Driver's license

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor degree or related experience with developmental disabilities

Job description

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People Incorporated is a human service Agency serving the Southcoast community, including the Greater Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton areas. As a partnership of specialized, integrated programs, we provide unique opportunities to people with life challenges. Since our inception in 1968, we have been one of the largest providers of supports and services to people of all abilities in the community.

SUMMARY

The Skills Trainer’s role is to provide 1:1 assistance and direct skills instruction for youth diagnosed with a developmental disability who are enrolled in the DESE/DDS program. The Skills Trainer will work as part of a family team in the family’s home and in the community when appropriate. Hours vary between 3-6 hours per week depending on individual’s needs.

Skills Trainers In-Home: assists the individual’s participation in typical home based activities. The goal of the skills trainer is to work in the home with the participant to help develop, increase, or support the participant’s daily living skills development in the areas of Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Independent Activities of Daily Living (IADLs). This may include personal hygiene tasks, chores, meal prep, cooking, laundry or use of phone or other electronic device etc.

Assists the individual’s participation in community based activities. The goal of the skills trainer is to accompany the individual in the community to help increase the participant’s community living skills Typical examples, may include learning to use the library, making a purchase at a store or participating in a group based community setting like a swim or gym program.

SKILLS TRAINER SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

• This service is not respite care, it is skills based instruction.
• Payment for support staff over a vacation period will be reviewed by DDS Area Service Coordinator and then the Regional DDS Family Support Director.
• The same Skills Trainer is encouraged to provide supports both in-home and in the community, as applicable based on the individual’s plan.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work as part of a team of family members and other professionals who are involved in the individual’s care and training.
• Follow the behavior plan developed to assist the individual in learning needed skills.
• Work in the home with the individual to help develop, increase, or support the individual’s daily living skills. This may include personal hygiene tasks, laundry, chores, and meal prep for individual.
• Plan for and provide support for community-based activities (as required) that are tailored to the individual’s strengths and interests.
• Understand and support the goals and objectives of the program.
• Provide transportation for the individual when needed.
• Document activities and report on activities and progress toward meeting goals.
• Respond to requests for meetings and information from supervisor.
• Access and read Agency email account and Intranet at least weekly.

QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor degree or appropriate experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Understanding of and commitment to the need to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of and respect for cultural diversity.
• Skill in communicating orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work effectively with children and adults with a developmental disability.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTAL

• Tuition Assistance Program
• Financial support with monthly student loan payments
• Reimbursement for C.N.A. Training and Licensing
• FREE DDS Certificate (Human Service)
• Degree Completion Incentive

People Incorporated is committed to fostering a respectful and supportive work environment. We are a proud equal opportunity employer that welcomes and strongly encourages all races, religions, nationalities, genders, the LGTBQIA+ community, and people with disabilities to apply. Our ability to attract and retain a talented and dedicated workforce are key to the success of our agency. We strive to create a workplace where employees feel supported, appreciative, and motivated to grow.