What are the responsibilities and job description for the Independent Living Skills Trainer position at CP Unlimited?
United Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State, Inc. d/b/a Constructive Partnerships Unlimited (CP Unlimited) is one of New York City's largest and most widespread Community Living Organizations with programs dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities.
CP Unlimited was formerly known as Cerebral Palsy Associations of NYS. Our new name better reflects our wide array of services and programs and the diversity of people with disabilities that our agency supports.
Our priority is to provide opportunities for individuals to live as independently as possible. We pride ourselves on our personable individualized care, which includes health care management, community integration and service coordination, which are vital steps to ensure safety while providing opportunities for community inclusion.
Currently CP Unlimited is seeking an Independent Living Skills Trainer to work throughout the five boroughs of New York City to support people in our program to attain independence.
Specific position duties include:
- Provides training in accordance with valued outcomes specified by each specific Program Plan and Individualized Service Plan.
- Provides training in the areas of each individual’s daily life such as socialization, travel training, budgeting, shopping, and work related skills development.
- Ensures the safety and security of the persons receiving services while taking into account the specific needs and limitations of each individual receiving services.
- Completes all documentation for service delivery.
- Provides timely services that are in accordance with each individual’s set schedule so as to ensure consistency and the respect of each person receiving services.
- Work collaboratively with the team that supports the individuals.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or High School Equivalency.
- Three years’ experience working with Special need population/ persons with Developmental Disabilities.
- Good inter-personal, verbal-writing skills and be personal computer proficient with Microsoft Word.
- Must be able to travel to other boroughs if assigned.
The dedicated staff of CP Unlimited are passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities. A wide range of services addressing individuals’ needs are provided—people are treated with dignity and value, regardless of their abilities. Not only does this encourage those who are served, it’s also tremendously satisfying for CP Unlimited employees—to know they’re genuinely helping people on a daily basis.