Intensive Skills Trainer- AWC

                                                        Rate:$25/hr

The Skills Trainer II works in a 1:1 setting assisting individuals with developmental and physical disabilities in participating in 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 supporting and teaching: job coaching vocational supports assistance in maintaining consistent routines and social/community activities such as but not limited to learning to use the library making a purchase at a store swimming or using a gym with a YMCA membership or attending desirable social events.

Are you ready to make a difference

• Develops and implements program activities that will foster individuals growth address goals and apply developed skills in the community.
• Teach daily living skills such as safety rules travel training banking shopping budgeting social skills etc.
• Provides ADL/IADL support to individual via cueing and hands on support
• Provide support to individual in daily personal and social contexts.
• Develop positive relationships with families and provide support implementing the goals for individual served.
• Collaborative and supportive to programming scheduling and activities throughout the day.
• Positive personality with compassion patience and understanding.
• Provide transportation to and from scheduled activities throughout the day.
• Attend trainings supervisions and staff meetings as assigned.
• Ensure that individuals we support are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with Advocates Human Rights Policy
• Perform all duties in accordance with the agencys policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all principles related to the Advocates Way.
• Experience developing writing implementing and evaluating individual behavior programs

• Bachelors Degree in special education or psychology or related field and at least two years of relevant experience in working on skills development with individuals with developmental disabilities including individuals that are blind or visually impaired.
• Experience in Applied Behavioral Analysis preferred but not required.
• Must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and ability to use good judgment.
• Must have basic working computer knowledge including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Sensitivity to the needs of the population served.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• 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 consumers.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions including race ethnicity sex gender identity gender expression sexual orientation partnered status age national origin socioeconomic status religion ability culture and experience.

Why Should I Consider a Career in Human Services

Our Team members are dedicated to engaging and empowering individuals by forming lasting relationships collaboratively achieving personal goals offering creative solutions to everyday and complex situations and actively listening. We exercise independent judgement and contribute to the overall success and benefit of the Team.

Is Human Services a Fit for Me

Successful Team members are open-minded eager and compassionate and will exercise solid independent judgement while fostering trustworthy relationships with the individuals that we serve. We put the individual first.