Skills Trainer - Independent Living Program
Skills Trainer - Independent Living Program
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Job Description
Dungarvin is seeking a Skills Trainer who has a passion for providing supports to vulnerable youth. This position will offer the employee an opportunity to use their creativity to help individuals reach their goals. If you have worked as a paraprofessional paraeducator teachers aid teachers assistant in high school education as a skills trainer or youth coach in the past this position could be a great fit for you!
Responsibilities:
- Developing implementing and evaluating youth care and support.
- Providing direct support services which include coordinating services and scheduling with the youth case worker and their foster families.
- Providing skills training to youth based on their measurable goals and desired outcomes.
- Coordinating and writing programming for groupbased activities monthly.
- Executing goalbased group activities with coworkers.
Qualifications :
Education requirements:
- At least two years of postsecondary education centered in child/youth development or social services or the equivalent in training and employment history.
Professional experience to include:
- At least two years of experience working with youth populations in a support service or coaching capacity.
- At least one year of experience working with individuals of any age experiencing I/DD and/or mental health diagnoses
- Experience developing programming and facilitating group supports.
- Experience developing or identifying community organizations and resources.
Additional Qualifications:
- A sincere desire to provide direct service to individuals with support needs.
- Proven success in engaging people with diverse needs in supports and activities.
- An ability to make sound judgments when given guidance training and clear prioritiesz
- An ability to work as a team member to maintain consistency and quality in support services.
- A willingness to exchange constructive criticism and ideas with other staff members.
- The ability to interact with families/providers in a professional manner.
- Valid drivers license required.
- Reliable transportation with ability to use personal vehicle for work related purposes.
Additional Information :
Dungarvin believes that diversity and inclusion make our organization stronger. Together were working to create a culture that supports our employees and the people we serve. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
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11/29
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
