Skills Trainer

Skills Trainer

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Skill Trainer

Job Location:

Based in Amherst or Springfield Office.

Salary Range: $19.45 per hour.

For Mass Health members who apply to Stavros for the PCA Services through Mass Health, the Skill Trainer will provide assessment, orientation and skills training. The goal is to educate and assist individuals with disabilities to acquire and maintain personal assistant services so that they can effectively manage their own PCA programs and live independently. In addition, the trainer will monitor progress in acquiring and maintaining personal care assistant services.

This is not a PCA role, this role is completing in-home assessments.

• Remain informed about State and Federal regulatory changes in policy and procedures as they pertain to the Personal Assistant Services through readings and meetings assigned by the Director of Skills Trainers and Skills Trainer Coordinator.
• Review the performance of PCA consumer and/or surrogates to ensure compliance with Mass Health PCA program regulations and ensuring that the participant has maximum control over their programs.
• Identify additional needs of consumers that help maximize their independence, including but not limited to transportation, housing, communication needs, social/recreational, advocacy, assistance equipment, and Medicaid eligibility, and report these to the Skills Trainer Coordinator.
• Be knowledgeable about services provided by Stavros; represent Stavros in a professional manner; be aware of the independent living philosophy and encourage and foster others; take/keep control of their lives.

Monday through Friday 9:00 AM–4:30 PM, Full Time (35 hours per week). 3 days traveling and 2 days in the office located in Springfield and Amherst. Mileage reimbursement at $0.70 per mile.

• Valid Driver's License and Reliable Transportation.
• Required to work in Amherst and Springfield Office.
• Traveling in the Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden Counties meeting with consumers face to face.
• High Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Data Entry and Assessment Skills.
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal abilities.
• Time Management and Customer Service Skills.
• Empathy, patience, and a commitment to empowering individuals with disabilities.

Entry level.

Full-time.

Human Resources. Industries:
Retail Apparel and Fashion.

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