Incompass Human Services · 4 months ago
Skills Trainer - Gloucester Area
Incompass Human Services is a team of adaptable, collaborative, diverse individuals dedicated to service excellence. They are seeking a Skills Trainer to provide family support for children at risk of residential services, working directly in the home to assist with behavioral and family training. The role involves supporting children's participation in daily activities, implementing behavior plans, and fostering independence within the family context.
Non ProfitRehabilitationService IndustrySmall and Medium Businesses
Responsibilities
To assist the individual’s participation in normative homebased and community-based activities
Adhere to the implementation of the in-home behavior plan. Role model practices and train family in proper strategies of plan
Support the child in participation in therapeutic intervention programs
Assist with establishing a routine for the daily living needs of the child within the home and community to gain independence as much as possible
Accompany the individual at community activities with family members or alone to increase understanding of social norms and independent skills
Gain and apply knowledge of individual’s strengths, abilities, weak areas, needs, behaviors, motivators
Role model appropriate social communication and actions in all settings
Support the consistency of the family / home routine by assisting the child with appropriate participation
Create and maintain a safe environment where the individual can utilize strengths and improve on needed skills
Complete daily log of details of each shift worked. Use this to participate and complete quarterly reviews for the program manager
Qualification
Required
Highschool Diploma or equivalent required
Experience working with developmentally disabled individuals
Ability to respond appropriately and quickly to health, safety, and emergency situations