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Skill Building Technician

Residential Opportunities Inc

#Autism #Advocacy #Documentation #CPR #Transportation #Diversity #Inclusiveness #Personal hygiene #Developmental disabilities

Quick overview

The Skill Building Technician supports adolescents and young adults with developmental disabilities by implementing treatment plans and teaching daily living skills. They are responsible for providing personal care, behavioral interventions, and maintaining accurate documentation in a residential setting.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be able to implement health and safety protocols, including CPR and first aid, and provide direct assistance with personal hygiene and household tasks. The role requires a collaborative approach to support individual goals and adherence to agency policies and state regulations.

TeamworkCommunicationAdvocacyDocumentationFlexibilityCPRConflict resolutionBehavioral interventionsFirst aidMeal preparationMedication administrationPersonal care assistanceSafety protocolsFinancial record keepingDaily living skills training

Job description

Reports to

Licensed
Settings
Coordinator
FLSA
STATUS:
Non-exempt
Starting
WAGE: $19.34 – $22.48 per hour; adjusted for relevant education and experience..

Responsibilities

Support adolescents and young adults with autism and other developmental disabilities served by the Great Lakes Center for Autism Treatment and Research (GLCATR) Skill-Building Residential Program in the context of the established treatment plan to increase skills related to greater independence and community participation. Implement behavioral interventions for individuals served who demonstrate challenging behaviors, provide personal and/or medical assistance as needed, and teach/role model appropriate behaviors and daily living skills. Understand the likes, dislikes, hopes, and dreams of persons receiving services and their families to support them as they make choices and progress toward their goals. Perform all duties in accordance with overall program goals, agency policy and procedure, and all applicable state, federal, and local laws and/or regulations. Implement responsibilities and other actions in accordance with ROI’s Core Values and Vision and Mission Statements. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 1. Establish a collaborative relationship with individuals served, families, and support professionals. 2. Implement relevant health and safety protocols, including but not limited to CPR, first aid, and behavior protocols. 3. Report to shifts, meetings, and trainings as scheduled and remain fully alert at all times 4. Teach and support individuals served to complete the following as independently as possible, and assist or perform these tasks if the individual cannot do so independently:
Personal hygiene including: toileting, bathing, brushing teeth, and other personal hygiene tasks
Personal assistance including: dressing, eating, communicating, and mobility.
Housekeeping including laundry and cleaning living spaces.
Meal assistance including planning meals, grocery shopping, meal preparation, and clean-up.
Personal finance management including handling cash, accounting for purchases through receipts, ledgers and record keeping.

1. Teach and support individuals served in their development of

Skills related to social and leisure activities