Recruiting & HR Facilitator

Skills Trainer

Minimum Education Required: High School Diploma/GED

Additional Shift Details:

- Dedham 3hrs/week $25/hr - Natick 4hrs/week – ABA experience preferred $25/hr - Northborough 3hrs/week $25/hr - Framingham 3hrs/week $30/hr - Framingham 8hrs/week $25/hr - Milford 7hrs/week $25/hr - Boston 20hrs/week $25/hr - Framingham 10hrs/week $25/hr

The Skills Trainer works in a 1:1 setting assisting an individual with developmental disabilities in participating in normative home and community based activities. The goal of the skills trainer is to work with the individual to increase their daily, independent, and community living skills. This may include, personal hygiene tasks, meal preparation, chores, money management, learning to use the library, making a purchase at a store, or participating in a community group activity such as swimming or using a gym.

At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges.

We're a nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives.

Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.

Bachelor's Degree in special education or psychology or related field or HS diploma or equivalent and 2 years of relevant experience in working on skills development with individuals with developmental disabilities including individuals that are blind or visually impaired.

Basic computer knowledge.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and ability to use good judgment.

Demonstrated commitment to the principles and practices of individual empowerment and community integration.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview or hiring process, please contact Human Resources.