Skills Trainer - Gardner Area
Skills Trainer - Gardner Area
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Job Description
Part time opportunitiesBased on family need; flexible Before and after school hours weekends
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 522 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
- To assist the individuals participation in normative homebased and communitybased activities.
- Adhere to the implementation of the inhome behavior plan. Role model practices and train family in proper strategies of 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 individuals strengths abilities weak areas needs behaviors 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 daily log of details of each shift worked. Use this to participate and complete quarterly reviews for the program manager.
Education & Experience
- Highschool Diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
- Ability to respond appropriately and quickly to health safety and emergency situations.
Employment Type
Full Time
