Position : Family Support Skills Trainer

Location : Wakefield, MA

Hours : 3-20 hours per week with majority of hours in the afternoon, evening, and on weekends

Salary : $18 - $25 per hour

The pay rate is dependent upon the amount of funding the individual receives)

About us!

Empowering people. Supporting independence. Inspiring dreams.

Communitas is dedicated to delivering individualized, family-centered services, programs, and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, throughout their lifespan and in their communities.

Summary : Skills Trainers will provide one-on-one guidance for individuals to help them gain independence through community opportunities and by teaching life skills, safety skills, self-care skills, and more!

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Working one-on-one with supported individuals on community opportunities, life skills, self-care skills, and safety skills, along with those skills identified by the family.
• Helping the individual reach their goals and work toward independence and positively impacting the individual's quality of life.
• Skills Trainers may provide community and / or in-home direct services to individuals with various developmental disabilities between the ages of 5 to older adulthood.
• Work directly under the supervision of the individual's family and will receive support of a Communitas Family Support Coordinator.

Qualifications :

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and / or resolve the problem
• A valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation is required.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check including references, CORI and fingerprinting.

Benefits of working with us!

• Comprehensive training opportunities and room for personal development and growth abound for motivated and dedicated candidates.
• Recognition and awards for performance.

Unique characteristics of respite care :

• Skills Trainers generally often do not have consistent weekly schedules, the number of hours may vary.
• Once a Skills Trainer commits to working a certain day / time, it is expected that they follow through with that commitment.
• Communitas currently has families in need of Skills Trainers all around the Middlesex area.

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Last updated : 2024-03-05