Family Support Skills Trainer

About us!Here at Communitas we are dedicated to delivering individualized family-centered services programs and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout their life span and in their role!Position:Family Support Skills TrainerLocation: Communitas is currently seeking support for families located in Malden North Reading Wakefield Wilmington Woburn Salem and Stow (MA)Pay rate: $24-$32 per hour based on job responsibilities and the familys funding levelHours:Part time hours 3-10 hours weekly depending upon availabilityPart time hours; vary depending on Individual and needs of their family may be on an occasional weekly or weekend basisBenefits: Comprehensive training opportunities and room for professional development and growth abound for motivated and dedicated candidatesSummary & ResponsibilitiesThe Family Support Skills Trainer will provide 1:1 assistance and instruction for Individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities including autism Down Syndrome and general cognitive limitations. Working in the Individuals home the Skills Trainers role is to provide support that will allow the Individual to gain access to their community. Individuals in the program range in age from 6-22 and are students currently enrolled in a school-based as part of a family team and under the guidance of a family initiated and supervised goals the Skills Trainer will provide support and participation in leisure and recreational activities and may also carry over skills learned in school. The Skills Trainer will work with the Individual to identify appropriate activities and provide support for with individuals and families to achieve goals identified by the Individual family and Family Support and assistance with the participantComplete all necessary documentation to assure compliance with Communitas and DDS policies (documentation is very limited)Ensure the rights and dignity of all people supported is upheld at all timesDevelop and maintain supportive working relationships with program membersMaintaining strict confidentiality for all information and facility operationsProvide personal care and assistance to individuals consistent with individual needs as they strive to reach their goalsCheck out our website: