Community Integration Trainer

Job Details

Job Location:

San Jose Office - San Jose, CA 95125
Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Here at Summit Therapeutic Services, we strive to be our best selves for ourselves and for the world around us. We have a mission to support those seeking help and lift up those who struggle to find their footing. Following a training model has allowed a collective with years of experience and higher education in therapeutic behavioral services to empower and assist in providing fruitful programs for individuals of all ages with Developmental Disabilities and Mental Health Disorders.

We believe that services in the natural setting promote independence and allow individuals to learn and experience stabilization. We have discovered that remarkable things are only possible when we find strength in the connections outside and the world within.

This job function is Monday through Friday from 8:00am-4:00pm with a working lunch.

• Report to component Lead staff and supports trainees’ vocational enrichment and social priorities.
• Helps to educate trainees about the community on various outreach programs and the importance of utilizing resources.
• Participates in community activities with trainees which heighten the awareness of health maintenance and exercise.
• Identifies appropriate programs for trainees and helps facilitate enrollment and funding if needed.
• Helps trainees obtain necessary resources.
• Refers trainees with social and emotional problems to other community agencies for assistance.
• Assist in teaching subjects related to individual and community welfare.
• Documents trainees’ daily activities and achievements and/or setbacks through summary and charting.
• Flexible with different working situations and is able to work well within a team setting.

• Continuous Learning – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and…