Life Skills Trainer

Location

Newton, MA | United States

Job description

Who is BILT, inc?

Bridging Independent Living Together, Inc. works to enrich the lives of people with disabilities through compassionate support. Our team is committed to bridging the gap of care to enhance individuals' independence, maximize their capabilities, and provide meaningful community inclusion by assisting and supporting their choices with regard to housing, socialization, learning, employment opportunities and recreational activities.

We are a small non-profit organization that works in the homes and community with people who have varying disabilities. We take "impossible" and turn it to "possible". We do everything from teaching individuals how to get a job, and taking individuals out on adventures, to providing much needed respite care and mentorship. Our individuals are between the ages of 3 years old-65 years old.

Our ideal candidate:

A passionate, motivated, self- initiating team members to help us with our mission of providing quality services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Although you will receive a combination of zoom and in person training once hired, only candidates with prior experience should apply. We also require a car and license (we do take individuals out in the community in personal cars, employees receive mileage reimbursement), clean driving record, and ability to pass a CORI check. We offer ongoing professional development for our employees.

Pay is based on education and experience. Candidates with bachelors and masters degrees encouraged to apply. As a new company we will have many opportunities to progress within the company for upcoming years if that is something the candidate desires. Also ability to provide supervision hours to RBTS or internships.

We are currently looking for candidates who can work 9am-3pm, Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities include:

• Skill building of ADL's and IADL's
• In home direct care for an individual with intellectual disabilities.
• Community based skill building.
• Providing respite care to the guardians of the individual.
• Maintain a professional relationship with the family and maintain positive rapport with the individual.

Benefits:

We offer flexible schedules, mileage reimbursement, health insurance, dental insurance for full time employees, paid sick time, paid vacation time and a positive work environment.

We have room to grow as we are a young company. We also offer health insurance, dental insurance and tuition reimbursement for full time employees

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Salary

$21 - $27 per hour