Youth Skills Trainer

Forward Family Care, LLC; Jefferson (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Family focused company

Flexible schedule

Competitive wages

Growth/advancement opportunities

Job summary

Forward Family Care, LLC is seeking a Youth Skills Trainer to support individuals with disabilities in building practical skills and participating in everyday activities after school or on weekends. You will provide respectful, person-centered assistance at home and in the community, adapting your approach to each person’s communication style and support needs.

Responsibilities include helping with ADLs, providing transportation help, using positive behavior strategies, and documenting progress

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle and insurance.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Experience with individuals with autism or developmental disabilities is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as personal care and daily routines, while encouraging independence.
• Provide direct support with home and community activities, including personal transportation assistance when needed.
• Use positive behavior management strategies and communicate clearly with clients, families, and support teams.
• Collect and document information about activities, progress, and support needs.
• Your impact: By helping clients practice daily living skills, you support greater independence and meaningful participation for them and their families.

Skills

ADL support

ASL knowledge

Driving

CPR certification

Communication

Disability support

Behavior management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

As a Youth Skills Trainer, you’ll support individuals with disabilities in building practical skills and participating in everyday activities after school or on weekends. You’ll provide respectful, person-centered assistance at home and in the community, adapting your approach to each person’s communication style and support needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as personal care and daily routines, while encouraging independence.
• Provide direct support with home and community activities, including personal transportation assistance when needed.
• Use positive behavior management strategies and communicate clearly with clients, families, and support teams.
• Collect and document information about activities, progress, and support needs.
• Your impact: By helping clients practice daily living skills, you support greater independence and meaningful participation for them and their families.

Skills

• Experience with individuals with autism, developmental or intellectual disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders, cognitive disabilities, or other disabilities is valuable; special education, behavioral health, social services, caregiving, childcare, or home and community care experience is also relevant.
• Knowledge of direct support, intellectual disabilities support, assisting with ADLs, and behavior management is helpful.
• Strong communication and client communication skills; American Sign Language (ASL) is a plus.
• Ability to drive a standard passenger car and provide driving or personal transportation assistance as needed.
• First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills are preferred.

*Forward Family Care, LLC uses e-verify to confirm employment eligability.*

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Drivers license, reliable vehicle, and vehicle insurance
• CPR certification or willing to obtain

Benefits and Perks

• Family focused company
• Flexible schedule
• Competitive wages
• Growth/advancement opportunities