Hope Services

Independent Living Skills Trainer

Santa Clara, CA · Staff+

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1007 days ago

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About the role

Are you a person who enjoys helping others?
Are you currently seeking fulfillment in your professional life?
Hope Services is Silicon Valley's leading provider of services to people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs.

Required Knowledge and Skills 1.
Interest and ability to understand and relate with adults who have developmental/ multiple disabilities.
Ability to relate in a positive and constructive manner with clients, their families, the community and staff members.
Ability to accept supervision and work cooperatively as a team member with all Supported Living/Mobility and other Agency personnel.
Knowledge and understanding of physical and mental disabilities, alternative communication systems and assistive technology.
Knowledge and commitment to the principles and concepts of normalization and a commitment to enhance community integration of adults with developmental disabilities 9.
Required High School diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent, plus one year of related experience working with people with disabilities in a rehabilitation environment.
Ability to observe, evaluate, document and communicate verbally and in writing, client performance and social behavior.
Utilization of critical thinking skills in decision making situations, good organizational and record keeping skills.
Maintain valid CPR and First Aid certification.
Flexible, positive and cooperative approach to scheduling and task prioritization in a consumer-driven environment.
Environmental Conditions Extensive amount of time traveling in the local community, standing and walking.

May also provide travel and or in-home training and intervention as assigned for HOPE clients place in community employment settings.
Work closely with clients and families to determine training goals and ongoing success.
Essential Functions The following responsibilities represent the essential functions of the position.
An employee in this classification is responsible for carrying out the following functions: 1.
Provides 1:1 assessment, training and follow up in the consumer's home and community as identified in their ISP (Individual Service Plan).
Provides travel destination training for clients.
Assure compliance with safety and confidentiality standards.
Acts as a program monitor for assigned clients.

This listing is sourced directly from Hope Services's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.