Supervising Life Skills Trainer

The Summit Center; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 74,721,000 - 93,126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 30 days

Paid holidays

Profit sharing

Health/dental/vision

EAP

Free mental health counseling

Free childcare referrals

Legal services access

Job summary

The Summit Center in Western New York is seeking a Supervising Life Skills Trainer to lead recreation, daily living skills training, and community integration for adults with disabilities in a community-based setting.

You will supervise staff, develop person-centered programming, coordinate with support teams, and ensure documentation and risk management meet agency standards. A valid NYS driver's license is required; dayhab experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1 year of supervisory experience.
• 1 year of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities.
• Dayhab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily program activities and staff training to support independence.
• Provides person-centered programming and encourages client decision-making.
• Ensures community participation in integrated settings and maintains progress toward life plans.
• Coordinates with behavior support and staff to meet habilitative goals.
• Maintains accurate documentation of services and client progress.
• Conducts weekly staff meetings and trainings; communicates with families and guardians.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Disabilities experience

Dayhab experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day

Position: Supervising Life Skills Trainer

Pay: $26/hour

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 40 hours/week

The Summit Center is Western New York’s leading provider of evidence-based services for children and adults with autism and other developmental, social, and behavioral challenges. Our team is dedicated to helping every individual we serve achieve their highest level of independence. If you're passionate about making lives better and in search of a good job with dedicated supervisors, great benefits, and a supportive environment become a #DifferenceMaker and join our team.

Why Work With Us?

• Up to 30 days of paid time off
• 14–16 paid holidays annually
• Potential for annual raises and profit sharing
• Health, dental, and vision insurance/Medical opt-out payment (up to $1,000/year)
• Employee Assistance Program:
• Free mental health counseling
• Free childcare referrals
• Access to legal services

Your Impact as a Supervising Life Skills Trainer:

This is a community-based position which provides recreation and leisure opportunities as well as training in independent and daily living skills to adults with disabilities, including those that exhibit moderate to several behavioral challenges. The Supervising Life Skills Trainers may also fill in and serve as a direct support professional when necessary or as needed. A Supervising Life Skills Trainer ensures that the individuals supported are provided person centered programming and are encouraged and supported in making their own decisions to the greatest extent possible. A Supervising Life Skills Trainer ensures that individuals are offered opportunities to participate in their community to the greatest extent possible in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs.

• Ensures that the individuals supported are provided person centered programming and are encouraged and supported in making their own decisions to the greatest extent possible.
• Ensures that individuals are offered opportunities to participate in their community to the greatest extent possible and in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs.
• Oversees daily program activities, and ensures that the provision of skills training inclusive of community recreation and leisure, money management, personal responsibility, personal care needs, self-regulation, and social interactions occurs daily in accordance with the individuals’ life plans.
• Follows through on any individual behavior management plans and works cooperatively with behavior support personnel.
• Assists in hiring, training and supervising staff in the implementation of best practice models to meet identified habilitative goals. Assists in training and supervising staff in accordance with the DSP workforce transformation competencies and agency requirements.
• Works cooperatively with the individuals and the individuals’ support teams to identify areas of need and individuals’ valued outcomes.
• Completes and maintains accurate documentation relating to the various services provided to individuals and their progress toward achieving their identified valued outcomes.
• Conducts/attends weekly staff meetings and in-service training programs.
• Communicates with parents, group home staff/supervisors, and legal guardians during program hours.
• Adheres to The Summit Center Core Agency Values of Adaptability, Accountability, Collaboration, Integrity, Optimism, and Respect. Adheres to The Summit Center employment policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook including but not limited to dress code, attendance and punctuality, and paid time off.
• Maintains confidentiality of individuals’ information in accordance with the requirements of NYS Mental Hygiene Law and the agency’s HIPAA Privacy Policies and Procedures.
• Safely transports individuals to/from various community sites, activities, and home.
• Maintains financial accounts of individuals, tracking receipts, overseeing purchases, and safeguarding the funds.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent, Bachelor's degree preferred
• 1 year of supervisory experience
• 1 year of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities
• Dayhab experience preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: A valid NYS Driver’s License and agency approval of driving record according to agency’s Policy and Procedures

At The Summit Center, you’ll be part of a compassionate, highly trained team committed to empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Let your next job be the one that truly makes a difference.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Leader : Inspires teammates to follow them

Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Required

1 year: Supervisory Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

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