Life Skills Trainer- Liberty Place (Whitehall, MT) presso Aware Inc.

Description

Our mission is to encourage individuals with brain injuries to reach their highest level of independence and to enhance the quality of their lives by giving them the Freedom to Try.

Many who have encountered a severe brain injury have been told that they will never do ______ again. That blank can be filled with anything from walking to eating without a feeding tube; or from working a job to studying for an exam. The human spirit thrives on hope and hope is the driving force behind determination and perseverance. When hope is crushed, failure to thrive quickly follows.

WE BELIEVE ~ in the innate desire of people to want to continue to improve their own lives.
WE BELIEVE~ there is dignity in risk; when we dare to risk failure in order to grow and accomplish..
WE BELIEVE~ that with proper support and encouragement, individuals with brain injuries CAN and DO continue to regain ground lost at the time of injury.

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to individuals in your community, we invite you to join our team at Liberty Place.

Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction and guidance in various life skills, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, budgeting, shopping, and transportation
• Develop and implement training plans tailored to individual needs and goals. o Facilitate learning through hands-on activities, demonstrations, and real-life scenarios.
• Teach social skills, communication skills, and conflict resolution techniques. 
• Teach prevocational skills as related to individual goals. 
•  Provide ongoing support and encouragement to individuals as they practice and develop new skills. 
• Coordinate with facilities and community to promote resident participation in social and recreational activities. 
• Promote independence and self-sufficiency. 
• Assist with connecting individuals with community resources which directly relates to the individuals goals, i.e. Vocational Rehabilitation, volunteer positions, community based events Assist Habilitation Tech as needed for individual's home programs based upon assignments from Occupational, Physical and/or Speech Therapy. 
• Assist individuals with medications during out of facility events as needed. 
• Maintain accurate records of individual progress and training sessions. 
• Communicate regularly with other staff members, family members, and caregivers to ensure coordinated care. 
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions. 
• Organize and facilitate community outings and activities to promote social interaction and integration. 
• Work with community partners to identify resources and opportunities for individuals. 
• Assist individuals in finding and maintaining employment. 

Requirements

Talents, skills, and abilities:

• High School Diploma or HSE is required;
• An acceptable criminal and protective services background check;
• A valid Montana Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one, and an acceptable driving record;
• Must complete a pre-employment Drug screening test and submit to future random Drug and Alcohol tests according to Liberty Place, Inc. policy and procedure and FTA regulations where they apply;
• Experience working with people (experience may be volunteer);
• Must demonstrate the ability to communicate in English (reading, writing, speaking and comprehension in order to understand, plan and carry out resident care plans);
• Ability to work under pressure and relate in a professional, mature manner to residents, family, community, and staff.