As a Youth Skills Trainer, you’ll support individuals with disabilities in building practical skills and participating in everyday activities after school or on weekends. You’ll provide respectful, person-centered assistance at home and in the community, adapting your approach to each person’s communication style and support needs.
Responsibilities
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as personal care and daily routines, while encouraging independence.
- Provide direct support with home and community activities, including personal transportation assistance when needed.
- Use positive behavior management strategies and communicate clearly with clients, families, and support teams.
- Collect and document information about activities, progress, and support needs.
- Your impact: By helping clients practice daily living skills, you support greater independence and meaningful participation for them and their families.
Skills
- Experience with individuals with autism, developmental or intellectual disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders, cognitive disabilities, or other disabilities is valuable; special education, behavioral health, social services, caregiving, childcare, or home and community care experience is also relevant.
- Knowledge of direct support, intellectual disabilities support, assisting with ADLs, and behavior management is helpful.
- Strong communication and client communication skills; American Sign Language (ASL) is a plus.
- Ability to drive a standard passenger car and provide driving or personal transportation assistance as needed.
- First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills are preferred.
*Forward Family Care, LLC uses e-verify to confirm employment eligability.*
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Drivers license, reliable vehicle, and vehicle insurance
- CPR certification or willing to obtain
Benefits
- Family focused company
- Flexible schedule
- Competitive wages
- Growth/advancement opportunities