Family Support Skills Trainer

Job Description 

Position: Family Support Skills Trainer 

Location: Wakefield, MA 

Hours: 3-20 hours per week with majority of hours in the afternoon, evening, and on weekends Salary: $18 - $25 per hour 

(The pay rate is dependent upon the amount of funding the individual receives) 

About us! 

Empowering people. Supporting independence. Inspiring dreams. 

Communitas is dedicated to delivering individualized, family-centered services, programs, and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, throughout their lifespan and in their communities. 

Summary: Skills Trainers will provide one-on-one guidance for individuals to help them gain independence through community opportunities and by teaching life skills, safety skills, self-care skills, and more! 

Roles and Responsibilities: 

● Working one-on-one with supported individuals on community opportunities, life skills, self-care skills, and safety skills, along with those skills identified by the family.

● Helping the individual reach their goals and work toward independence and positively impacting the individual’s quality of life. 

● Skills Trainers may provide community and/or in-home direct services to individuals with various developmental disabilities between the ages of 5 to older adulthood.

● Work directly under the supervision of the individual’s family and will receive support of a Communitas Family Support Coordinator. 

Qualifications: 

● High school diploma or equivalent required 

● Ability to assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem 

● A valid driver's license, acceptable driving record and reliable transportation is required.

● Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check including references, CORI and fingerprinting.

Benefits of working with us! 

● Comprehensive training opportunities and room for personal development and growth abound for motivated and dedicated candidates. 

● Recognition and awards for performance. 

Unique characteristics of respite care: 

● The hours vary depending upon the individual and their family’s needs.

● Skills Trainers generally often do not have consistent weekly schedules, the number of hours may vary. 

● Once a Skills Trainer commits to working a certain day/time, it is expected that they follow through with that commitment. 

● Communitas currently has families in need of Skills Trainers all around the Middlesex area. Check out our website: https://communitasma.org