Skills Trainer - AWC

Framingham, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

Hourly Rate starting at $25/hour

The Skills Trainer works in a 1:1 setting assisting an individual with developmental disabilities in participating in normative home and community based activities. The goal of the skills trainer is to work with the individual to increase their daily independent and community living skills. This may include personal hygiene tasks meal preparation chores money management learning to use the library making a purchase at a store or participating in a community group activity such as swimming or using a gym.

Are you ready to make a difference

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Additional Shift Details

-Marlborough 8hrs/wk at $25/hr
-Framingham 9.5hrs/wk at $25/hr
-South End 5/hrs/wk at $25/hr
-Framingham 9hrs/wk at $27/hr
-Marlborough 4hrs/wk at $25/hr
-Sherborn 14hrs/wk at $28/hr looking for BCBA experience
-Dennis 16hr/wk at $25/hr

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in a related field such as education or psychology and at least two years of relevant experience in working on skills development with individuals with developmental disabilities or Bachelors degree is in an unrelated field with a minimum of three years working with individuals with developmental disabilities or high School Diploma/ GED Certificate and at least five years of relevant experience in working on skills development with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and ability to use good judgment.
Demonstrated commitment to the principles and practices of individual empowerment and community integration.
Sensitivity to the needs of the population we support
High energy level superior interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team atmosphere
Must hold a valid drivers license. Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport individuals.

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OverviewHourly Rate starting at $25/hourThe Skills Trainer works in a 1:1 setting assisting an individual with developmental disabilities in participating in normative home and community based activities. The goal of the skills trainer is to work with the individual to increase their daily independe...