Life Skills Trainer
Taunton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, 02780, USA
Listed on 2026-10-02
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Social Work
Mental Health, Community Health, Family Advocacy & Support Services -
Healthcare
Mental Health, Community Health, Family Advocacy & Support Services
- DESE
- MA Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education; helps individuals (ages 6-22); program nested within Family Support - HBTS
- Home-Based Therapeutic Services are intensive services that help families with children with moderate-severe behavioral health, developmental, or physical disabilities. RI only
Location: Taunton, MA
Job :615
# of Openings:1
Job # - 479
Position
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Life Skills Trainer - DESE Program
Department
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Family Support
Schedule
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Weekdays after school hours with flexible times
Pay Rate
: $21.00
The Arc of Bristol County provides innovative services and programs that empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their best lives. Through advocacy, community partnerships, and exceptional support, we promote growth, inclusion, and innovation for people of all abilities.
- Voluntary Retirement 403(b)
- Life Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
- Pet Insurance
- Mileage Reimbursement
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor 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
OR
If a Bachelor degree is in an unrelated field, staff must have a minimum of three years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
OR
High School Diploma or GED Certificate and at least five years of relevant experience in working on skills development with individuals with developmental disabilities.
A Safe driving record, current driver's license, personal vehicle, and current motor vehicle liability insurance are required if providing transportation.
* Required
- Works with individuals on set goals and objectives under the DESE program
- Completes established documentation for reporting on goals after each shift with the individual and follows protocol for submitting this documentation
- Supports individuals in achieving and maintaining personal well-being and safety
- Provides transportation as required
- Maintains open and timely communication with both family and supervisor
- Provides reliable and appropriate service to individuals and families
- Adheres to policies/procedures
- All other job-related duties as assigned by the supervisor or the Director
* Benefits eligibility is based on full-time hours.
Employment compliance with the Americans with Disabilities ActThe physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to use hands in order to handle or feel objects, tools, and controls; reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, and sit, and may occasionally be required to lift/transfer up to 50/70 lbs.
Alone or occasionally up to 200 lbs. with the assistance of other staff. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
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