Field Trainer Habilitation Services; West Valley

Overview

AZA United (Arizona Autism United) is a leading nonprofit service organization for children and families affected by autism in and around Maricopa County. We provide a wide range of supports and therapies and are expanding locations and programs. To learn more about why great people choose to work at AZA United, please visit our site:
www.azaunited.org/whyaza

This may be a good fit for you if:

• you have at least 1 year of experience providing home-based habilitation for multiple children/youth with autism;
• you live in the west valley (near the I-17 freeway OR near the 303);
• you enjoy supporting families;
• you’re ready for a leadership role;
• you want to make an impact on families working for a nonprofit organization.

We are looking to hire TWO Field Trainers for Habilitation Services (internally known as DSS Field Trainers
) to support the HCBS/DSS department with matching, monitoring and training of habilitation, respite and attendant care providers while also assisting families with service-related needs.

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Snapshot
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LOCATION: 30% remote / 10% in office / 60% Client Visits in the Central Glendale Area OR West Valley

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SCHEDULE: 30-40 hours/week;
Must maintain availability M-F 2pm-6pm

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COMPENSATION: Starting pay range is $22-$25 + Scheduled Raise Program 2x/year

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BENEFITS: Comprehensive health package, PTO/PST, 12 paid holidays, 401(k), paid parental leave, and more!

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Job Duties
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Trainers support our in-home Habilitation and Respite Providers. Part of the job will be conducting home visits to assist families and providers with developing teaching strategies and other supports. All other related work will be done remotely. AZA United will provide all necessary technology to complete your job duties, and you will communicate regularly with other trainers and our program director through virtual meeting platforms.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide training and support for Habilitation, Respite & Attendant Care Providers: Conduct home visits to assist providers with hands-on training and guidance
• Help providers understand how to implement goals, establish routines, work with families, complete reports, and conduct other activities to provide effective and compassionate services
• Provide additional support via phone, email or virtual meetings as needed
• Deliver presentations for new employee orientation and related training classes
• Assist providers with obtaining or creating any necessary teaching materials for Habilitation goals

Provide support for families receiving DDD services:

• Assist with writing appropriate functional outcomes/goals and teaching strategies
• Help families prepare for ISP meetings with DDD, and attend if needed
• Provide support via phone, email, or home visits to help families receive effective services
• Conduct in-home quarterly monitoring visits to maintain compliance with Attendant Care service requirements
• Manage administrative tasks and systems to coordinate habilitation and respite services
• Help manage data entry for related systems in regard to client goals, ISPs, reports, and related information

Work with supervisors and administrative staff to ensure authorizations, goals, and other elements necessary for service coordination are in place:

• Communicate with DDD support coordinators as needed to facilitate services for families and providers
• Assist with incident reporting and other related procedures
• Submit written reports or related items documenting activities for home visits and communications

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Experience & Qualifications
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• HS Diploma or GED required;
  Associate’s degree or equivalent years of related work experience preferred
• At least 1 year of experience providing home-based habilitation for multiple children/youth with autism; experience with more than one family preferred
• Ability to provide your own transportation to client homes and other service locations throughout Phoenix/Maricopa County and surrounding areas (MUST provide proof of insurance and registration; drive time is paid, and mileage is reimbursed)
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with tact and perspective across diverse populations
• Strong ability to multi-task, independently plan and organize own activities to…