Daily Life Skills Trainer, DESE

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Hyannis, MA
Senior level
Social Impact
The Role
The Skills Trainer provides support to children and young adults with developmental disabilities in home and community activities. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living skills and promoting participation in community events, aiming to enhance independent living abilities.
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About KDC:

At KDC we are on a mission to empower and support all people to meet their full potential in a world where every individual and family thrive, no matter the circumstances. 

About this role:

The Skills Trainer assists children and/or young adults with developmental disabilities (5 years old to 22 years old) in a 1:1 setting to participate in home and community-based activities. The Skills Trainer's focus is to improve the young person's daily, independent, and community living skills.

Part-Time Position: 3-5 hours per week

We are looking for people who:

  • Possess a High School Diploma/GED and at least 5 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree in Education or Psychology
  • At least 2 years of relevant experience
    • Prior experience with children and young people with developmental disabilities
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Valid Driver’s license and reliable vehicle 
  • Able to meet required competency level in Microsoft Office Software

In this role(s) you'll get to:

  • Support independent activities of Daily Living (IADL). This may include chores, meal prep, cooking, laundry, use of phone or other electronic devices, etc.
  • Assist the individual's participation in community-based activities. This may include making a purchase at a store or participating in a group-based community setting like a swim or gym program.

KDC values a diverse workforce. We are committed to a culture of equality and inclusivity that fosters dialog, innovation, compassion, respect, and collaboration. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, ethnicity, age, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, neurodiversity, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Your uniqueness drives our excellence.

The Company
HQ: Foxboro, MA
214 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1969

What We Do

Kennedy-Donovan Center, Inc. (KDC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1969 on the principle that all individuals have the right to participate and thrive in their community. Kennedy-Donovan Center supports people with developmental delays, disabilities or family challenges to pursue their personal potential and success in the community.

We fulfill our mission through a number of programs, which we offer in several regions: Early Intervention (EI), Early Intervention Partnerships, Healthy Families, KDC School (a 240-day developmental day school), Day Habilitation Services, Family Support Services/ Respite Care, Intensive Foster Care, and Transitional Job Support, as well as various residential support programs: Shared Living, Adult Family Care, Supported and Supervised Living, and Individual Support.

Each year, our diverse and dedicated staff of 600+ employees and 300 respite home care providers and foster parents, serves over 10,000 children, adults and families with (or at risk for) developmental disabilities or delays, and their families. We meet the needs of disabled individuals and their families throughout their life – from pregnancy, infancy, and childhood, into adulthood and the senior years. We operate a range of programs, including many in-home services, from eight community offices and 10 residences, to families in 160 communities across eastern and south central Massachusetts. We cover over 50% of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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