481 Community Support Trainer - Helen Farabee Center

The Day Habilitation Trainer works under the general supervision of the ICF/HCS Program Coordinator.  The employee is responsible for facilitating out...

Education, Training, and Experience

Must have High School Diploma or GED plus six months experience assisting in therapeutic activities.  Successful completion of Therapist Technician training program may be substituted for six months experience.  Some experience assisting in art, crafts, music education, recreation, vocational, physical/occupational therapy, speech and hearing/audiology is preferred.

Must have current driver’s license and be insurable under Center insurance.  Must pass all Center mandated trainings to include van-driving classes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written with consumers, staff, families, and community in a courteous fashion.

Interpersonal skills for positive interaction with persons with disabilities.

Creative ability to accommodate the individual’s needs in order to perform the job task

Ability to develop and implement formal training programs.

Ability to operate all general office equipment.

Ability to operate power equipment.

Ability to use janitorial equipment.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle and safely transport several individuals.

Physically able to apply CPR and First Aid in emergency situations.

Ability to use or learn to use a computer.