Community Skills Trainer

3 weeks ago


Conway, Arkansas, United States Independent Living Services Full time

Job Title: Community Skills Trainer

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Community Skills Trainer to join our team at Independent Living Services. As a Community Skills Trainer, you will provide direct services to individuals served by our organization, working under the supervision of our Managers. Your primary responsibility will be to increase the consumer's life skills to positively impact their quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide supervision, training, assistance, and support in identified areas of need outlined by the Service Plan/Individual Personal Plan (I.P.P.).
  • Work one-on-one and in group settings to increase the consumer's life skills.
  • Assist individuals in acquiring skills necessary to reside successfully in home and community-based settings.
  • Focus on the person being served, understanding that your role in direct supports requires flexibility, creativity, and commitment.
  • Know and respect the values of the people you support and facilitate their expression of choices related to those values.
  • Provide advocacy when the individual's preferences, needs, or talents are neglected or overlooked.
  • Encourage growth and recognize the autonomy of the individuals receiving services while also being attentive to reducing their risk of harm.
  • Develop relationships with the individuals you support that are respectful, based on mutual trust, and that maintain professional boundaries.
  • Address challenging behaviors proactively and respectfully, using methods outlined in the ILS Employee Handbook, and follow any behavior management plans in effect for specific individuals.
  • Help individuals you support understand and express their rights and responsibilities.
  • Recognize that each individual you provide services to has potential for lifelong learning and growth.
  • Assist individuals you support to understand their options and the possible consequences of their options as they relate to their physical and emotional health and well-being.
  • Be conscious of your own values and how they influence your professional decisions.
  • Maintain competency in your profession through continued learning and attending and being an active participant in staff meetings and trainings.
  • Assume responsibility and accountability for your actions and decisions.
  • Recognize the importance of modeling valued behaviors to co-workers, individuals receiving services, and the community at large.
  • Practice responsible work habits.
  • Be on time for work and complete all necessary documentation to assure compliance with all state and federal regulations.

Requirements:

  • Preferably a High School Education or equivalent.
  • Valid AR driver's license in good standing.
  • Ability to safely operate any and all vehicles, business machines, and industrial equipment necessary for the successful operation of the program.
  • Proof of vehicle liability insurance.
  • Ability to lift at a minimum of 25 pounds.
  • Maintain a current negative Health Card or chest x-ray (TB skin test).
  • Successfully complete a minimum of 12 hours continuing education and training in topics relative to the position annually.
  • Ability to observe and record programming and behavioral data.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with staff and consumers verbally or utilizing other effective means.
  • Knowledge of independent living skills.
  • Experience in areas of employment directly related to the performance of this job as included in the above "Job Duties and Responsibilities" is preferred.


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