What are the responsibilities and job description for the Skills Trainer position at Brockton Area ARC Inc?
Do you like to make a difference in a child’s life; Support learning and self-regulation in the home and community? Help a teenager with autism gain social skills, self advocacy and self regulation.
The Arc of Greater Brockton is hiring Skills Trainers to work 3 - 5 hours/week with children/young adults with autism on a 1 -1 basis during afterschool hours/weekends. We have openings in Brockton and surrounding communities.
What we do:
As a Skills Trainer your goal is to encourage skill building and independence! This position will provide individualized support to students participating in home-based or community-based activities, helping the child to learn or strengthen daily living skills, independent living skills and community living skills. This may include behavioral support, personal hygiene tasks, chores, meal preparation, money management, using the library, making a purchase at a store, or participating in a group-based community setting such as a gym or swim program, etc.
We are looking for experienced teachers, para-professionals and/or college students with significant experience supporting children with autism and other developmental disabilities.
What you need:
- Be at least 18
- Valid driver license
- Access to an insured vehicle to use for work purposes (we reimburse mileage)
- Soft Skills, such as: patience, punctuality, empathy, and good judgement
- Personal and/or professional experience supporting people with disabilities, especially those with behavioral support needs• Bachelor's Degree in a related field such as education, psychology, etc., and at least two years of relevant experience in working on skills development with individuals with developmental disabilities.
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• If Bachelor's degree is in an unrelated field, staff must have a minimum of three years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
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• High School Diploma or GED Certificate and at least five years of relevant experience in working on skills development with individuals with developmental disabilities.
What you get:
- Flexible Hours
- Competitive hourly pay/commensurate with experience and education
- Excellent benefits package available to those who work 30 hours/week or more
- Paid Training/Certifications
- PTO accrual for full-time employees
