Life Skills Trainer
Status: Part Time Hourly FLSA Classification: Non-ExemptSummary of Position: Life Skills Training is a direct service provided in home and community settings to assist students in acquiring, maintaining, and improving the skills necessary to live in the community, to live more independently, and to participate meaningfully in community life. Life Skills Trainers will support and guide participants in the general areas of self-care, health maintenance, decision-making, home management, managing personal resources, communication, mobility and transportation, relationship development and socialization, personal adjustment, participant in community functions and activities and use of community resources. Guidance and support, as typical in discrete trial learning will consist of physical assistance, instruction, prompting, modeling and positive reinforcement.Qualifications/RequirementsHigh School Diploma or equivalent with paid experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.Experience working with youth, families, and young adults.Strong verbal and written communication skillsKnowledge of community resourcesProficient in Microsoft Office; experience using an electronic health record (EHR) system is a plus.Position requires reliable insured transportation, current auto insurance coverage, and valid driver’s license.Bilingual (Spanish) speaking candidates are a plus.Benefits AvailableVoluntary DentalVoluntary VisionUNUM Supplemental Benefits403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.Employee Assistance Program Pet InsuranceDirect DepositCompetitive Weekly PayFlexible ScheduleYouth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics