Skills Trainer​/South Valley Region

Essential Responsibilities:

• Deliver 1:1 supports with significant consideration to sensory sensitivities
• Facilitate productive play activities to teach and reinforce skills development
• Teach and support individuals both in the home and in the community with ADLs and IADLs (examples include but are not limited to: transportation, using technology, money management, hygiene tasks, and laundry)
• Serve as an advocate for individuals and families at various community levels
• Support individuals and families to participate in social and recreational activities that encourage networking, formation of natural supports, and peer support.
• Coordinate and work collaboratively with other service providers and family as needed to implement treatment planning objectives
• Conduct all job responsibilities in a way that respects the rights, privacy, and dignity of the client and adheres to all contractual regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or HiSet is required
• At least 1 year of experience in the ABA field strongly preferred
• BCBA or ABA certification highly preferred
• Knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) strongly preferred
• Familiarity with concepts related to neurodiversity strongly preferred
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment with community-based human service professionals and staff.
• Flexibility to meet the schedule needs of individuals and families
• Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance are required to transport clients throughout the community.

EEO

Ascentria Care Alliance celebrates diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, or any other legally-protected category.

Candidates who identify as BIPOC, multilingual, or have lived experience with immigration or human services are encouraged to apply.