Job Description

Dungarvin is seeking a Skills Trainer who has a passion for providing supports to vulnerable youth. This position will offer the employee an opportunity to use their creativity to help individuals reach their goals. If you have worked as a paraprofessional, paraeducator, teachers aid, teachers assistant, in high school education, as a skills trainer or youth coach in the past, this position could be a great fit for you!

Responsibilities:

• Developing, implementing, and evaluating youth care and support.
• Providing direct support services which include coordinating services and scheduling with the youth, case worker, and their foster families.
• Providing skills training to youth based on their measurable goals and desired outcomes.
• Coordinating and writing programming for group-based activities monthly.
• Executing goal-based group activities with coworkers.

Qualifications

Education requirements:

• At least two years of post-secondary education centered in child/youth development or social services, or the equivalent in training and employment history.

Professional experience to include:

• At least two years of experience working with youth populations in a support, service, or coaching capacity.
• At least one year of experience working with individuals of any age experiencing I/DD and/or mental health diagnoses
• Experience developing programming and facilitating group supports.
• Experience developing or identifying community organizations and resources.

Additional Qualifications:

• A sincere desire to provide direct service to individuals with support needs.
• Proven success in engaging people with diverse needs in supports and activities.
• An ability to make sound judgments when given guidance, training and clear prioritiesz
• An ability to work as a team member to maintain consistency and quality in support services.
• A willingness to exchange constructive criticism, and ideas with other staff members.
• The ability to interact with families/providers in a professional manner.
• Valid drivers license required.
• Reliable transportation with ability to use personal vehicle for work related purposes.

Additional Information

Learn more: Watch our Day-in-the-Life Video

At Dungarvin, we live our mission: respecting and responding to the choices of people in need of supports. Since 1976, we've built inclusive, person-centered environments that empower individuals to live meaningful lives.

Join a team committed to diversity, equity, and positive change—one person, one voice, one choice at a time.

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