Skills Trainers will assist participants receiving community based services through Community Employment, Children’s Long Term Services (CLTS) Adult Day Service (ADS) and/or Pre Vocational Services that promote advancement in work skills, identify supports to enhance independence/community integration and support participants to develop and engage in activities that lead to successful employment readiness and competitive employment in the community.
Part-time, varying shifts and flexible hours are available. Pay based on education and experience. Success placement into a skills trainer position will require a criminal and caregiver background check.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, but not limited to:
•Provide direct skill training, coaching and mentoring to participants as defined by the participants’ plan and/or assignment that include but not limited to: community orientation career exploration and awareness peer and co-worker relations orientation to new work jobs implementation of one on one individual training implementation of group training initiatives direct hand on hand training that demonstrates the work skill outcome (will require continual repetition and monitoring) implementation of specific protocols or motivation plans that: reinforces skills based on the needs and abilities of the participant addresses barriers and other identified challenges Adhere to work and activity schedule Model positive work expectations and behaviors Maintain confidentiality of all participants and others involved Assist participants with adhering to their work schedules i.e.: return to work/program area after breaks and lunch Model all program service rules and guidelines
Communication and Outcome feedback Maintain positive and efficient communication with staff Provide suggestions for participant improvement opportunities – attendance, job performance, safety. Provide feedback to the participant and appropriate staff about skill progress, concerns, issues and advancements with an energetic and enthusiastic approach. Interest and experience working with people with varying abilities. Ability to engage people and help them to develop and realize their potential. Ability to work independently and take initiative. Ability to access situations quickly and respond appropriately.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Driving Requirements A valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and motor vehicle insurance will be required for various assignments associated with transporting a participant. Not all assignments require participant transportation.
Education and/or Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.