Life Skills Trainer/Caregiver

About the Role

As a Life Skills Trainer/Caregiver, you will perform rewarding work and play a crucial part in our organization's success. You will provide training, assistance, and supervision to individuals receiving care in living skills, therapeutic recreation, and other areas of support in both residential and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities such as meal preparation, personal hygiene, shopping, cleaning, and medication administration.
• Facilitate the working relationships between employers and individuals served, and support community involvement by accompanying them on outings or providing transportation to work or other activities.
• Work closely with our clinical staff to support the existing therapeutic and behavioral plans.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Six months to one year of experience in the human services field.
• Valid Driver's License from the state of residence.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Successful clearance of background checks.
• A caring attitude with a dedication to assisting others.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication skills.
• A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach.
• A commitment to quality in everything you do.

Schedule

• Full-time position, 40 hours/week.
• Shifts available:
  • Days (7 am - 3 pm)
  • Evenings (3 pm - 11 pm)
  • Overnights (11 pm - 7 am)
• Paid 5-day mandatory new staff orientation training (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4 pm).
• 2-day Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) class required.

Pay

$16.00 - $18.00/hr, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off and Health benefits for full-time employees.
• Paid training, Holiday pay, and mileage reimbursement.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Dynamic work environment where no day is ever the same.
• Stability and secure work opportunities due to Federal and State funding.