Developmental Trainer, Day Training Programs:
The Developmental Trainer (DT) provides for the basic care and training of the individuals with developmental disabilities. This involves the areas of daily living skill development, speech and language development, mobility, learning, and vocational development as directed by State and Federal regulation. The Developmental Trainer reports to the AQMRP, Vocational Manager, and/or Developmental Instructor.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Follow the curriculum schedule and teach individuals using active treatment programs as outlined by program books and Individual Program Plans (IPP) in order to enhance each individual’s skill development, health, freedom, and personal dignity.
  • Use techniques, methodologies, and strategies identified in the IPP and document individual’s progress.
  • Report individuals’ needs and concerns regarding programming, communicating any problems, changes in progress, medical concerns, etc.
  • Monitor individual’s appearance, assist with toileting needs and/or transfer individuals from wheelchair as needed.
  • Train and support individuals in vocational and pre-vocational tasks, such as light assembly, laundry, meal preparation, cleaning and general office duties.
  • Assist individuals during therapeutic activities, such as physical exercises, occupational arts and crafts and recreational games.
  • Transport individuals to and from day program, and on community outings.
  • Maintain a clean and neat work area, performing general cleaning as necessary.
  • Adhere to confidentiality guidelines, as outlined by organization policy and HIPAA regulations.
  • Attend Certified Habilitation Aide classes upon employment, and meet training requirements in accordance with current applicable Federal, State, and local standards, as well as organizational policies and procedures.

Basic Requirements:

  • Minimum of 18 years of age with a High School diploma or G.E.D.
  • Current valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record preferred.
  • Able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form.
  • Capable of working with developmentally disabled adults by communicating verbally (and possible through sign language) to instruct, demonstrate, train, and work cooperatively.
  • Stand, sit, bend, lift, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and move intermittently and use hands to handle or feel.
  • Able to assist individuals with mobility.
  • Must frequently lift/move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift/move more than 100 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus if required to drive a company vehicle.