Skills Trainer: Part - time: Middlesex

Skills Trainer:
Part‑time:
Central Middlesex County

Incompass Human Services

Apply for this role as a family support staff member provided through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and Department of Developmental Services collaborative project (DESE/DDS project). The position will support families caring for children ages 5‑22 at risk of residential services, working directly in family homes as part of a family support, behavioral and training team.

Inclusive. Innovative. Open‑hearted.

We are Care Champions. A team of adaptable, collaborative, diverse, mission‑driven individuals with a passion for purposeful innovation and service excellence. Our community commits itself to being inclusive and welcoming as we put the whole person at the center of everything we do.

• Assist the individual’s participation in normative home‑based and community‑based activities.
• Implement the in‑home behavior plan, role‑model practices and train family in proper strategies.
• Support the child in participating in therapeutic intervention programs.
• Help establish a routine for the child’s daily living needs to gain independence.
• Accompany the individual at community activities with family members or alone to increase understanding of social norms and independent skills.
• Analyze strengths, abilities, weak areas, needs, behaviors, and motivators of the individual.
• Role‑model appropriate social communication and actions in all settings.
• Maintain consistency of the family/home routine by assisting the child’s participation.
• Create and maintain a safe environment that allows the individual to use strengths and improve needed skills.
• Complete a daily log of shift details and participate in quarterly reviews with program manager.

• High‑school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
• Ability to respond appropriately and quickly to health, safety, and emergency situations.

Department:
Family and Community Services

FLSA Status:
Hourly, Non‑Exempt

Hours:

Flexible, based on family need; before and after school hours, weekends possible.