Independent Living Skills Trainer

Department: Nursing Home Transition Diversion / Traumatic Brain Injury 

Reports to: Director

Rate: $25.00 per hour and up

Requirements:

Minimum: A high school/associate degree in the human service field is preferred. Two to Five years of experience working with people with special requirements and needs. Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Patient Services, Verbal Communication, Listening, Training, Dependability, Emotional Control, Medical Teamwork

JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Provide information to persons with disabilities on disability-related topics and independent living services.

  •  Make appropriate referrals to other agencies for services not provided by Guided Steps NY, Inc

  • Provide intake and assessment services for individuals needing IL services to determine, with the consumer, the services to be provided 

  • Complete an Independent Living Plan (ILP) for each IL consumer in which the consumer 
    determines the goals on which she/he would like to work (or have the consumer sign a waiver declining participation in ILP) 

  • Provide skills training focusing on goals identified in the ILP 

  • Maintain consumer service records and follow-up referrals 

  • Submit required paperwork and data entry on a timely basis according to departmental and agency guidelines 

  • Provide peer counseling when appropriate or make referrals for the same

  •  Provide updates on consumers in assigned caseload 

  • Provide education and advocacy to consumers and/or the community 

  • Participate in community activities and outreach activities 

  • Other duties as assigned Guided Steps NY, Inc. Expectations: 

  • Knowledge of disability issues and understanding/commitment to Independent Living philosophy and consumer direction 

  • Good communication, interpersonal, organizational and follow-up skills

  •  Ability to work alone and with others in a team 

  • Must be on-time and ready to work for scheduled hours 

  • Ability to work together with individuals with diverse disabilities 

  • Able to ask for help/guidance when needed 

  • Maintain strict confidentiality 

Qualifications:

  • 1-3 years relevant experience 

  • College preferred with demonstrated ability to work effectively with people with disabilities 

  • Demonstrate ability to communicate both written and verbal 

  • Proven organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines 

  • Maintain strict confidentiality 

  • Ability to be a team player 

  • Bi-lingual is a plus 

    ****Ability to travel within Guided Steps NY, Inc.’s service area and beyond. Must have own 

    transportation, a valid driver’s license, and proof as an insured driver.

At-Will Employment: Guided Steps NY, Inc. can terminate your employment anytime, with or without a reason. Although Guided Steps NY, Inc. may choose to terminate employment for cause, cause is not required. This is called “at-will” employment. Various grants, governmental programs, and endowment sources fund most employees at the Guided Steps NY, Inc.. Continued employment is contingent upon continued receipt of those funds.

Complete your application and send to guidedstepsny@yahoo.com