Skills Trainer
Skills Trainer
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SKILLS TRAINER
OUR MISSION: Chiledas mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with cognitive and behavior challenges. Chiledas goal is to help students increase their appropriate social behaviors and develop independent living skills through an enriched learning environment and individualized behavior programming.
SUMMARY: Skills Trainers work directly with the students in Chiledas Short Term Empowerment Program (STEP) to teach important life skills in a 612 month period including social emotional communication educational leisure activities of daily living (ADLs) and coping skills. Skills Trainers implement behavior modification procedures as outlined in the Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBPS) and work on Treatment Plan and IEP goals with the student using therapeutic care.
RESPONSIBLITIES:
- Keep students actively engaged in meaningful activities by following the student and area programming schedules as written.
- Use a Trauma Informed Approach by communicating with and about students in a respectful positive and age appropriate manner while consistently using a calm tone even in high stress situations
- Encourage individuality of students by allowing selfexpression and opportunities to make choices within limits throughout their day.
- Review detailed expectations with students prior to transitions activities or events. Work closely with the STEP Team to implement outing expectations and utilize outing supports and other planning components for the community.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must demonstrate behavioral skills and judgment conducive to role modeling appropriate skills for students.
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.
- Commitment to the intensive STEP program including individualized approaches and rapport building opportunities for each student.
GENERAL HOURS OF DUTY: : Full or part time Monday through Friday every other weekend and rotating holidays and overtime as approved. 1st shift hours are between 7:00am4:00pm. 2nd shift hours are between 3:00pm12:00AM. 3rd shift hours are between 10:30pm9:00am. Shift lengths and times may vary;
BENFITS OF WORKING AT CHILDEA (FULL TIME)
- Competitive pay
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- Short and LongTerm Disability
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Casual Dress Environment
- Life Insurance
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Collaborative empathetic supportive and rewarding company culture
Employment Type
Full-Time
