AIM Independent Living Center·City of Corning, New York
Conduct comprehensive functional assessments and provide training to individuals with disabilities to improve their independent living skills. Act as an advocate for participants and develop professional relationships to market the organization's services.
AIM is seeking a per diem or full-time Independent Living Skills Trainer (ILST) staff member to join our mission-driven organization. Our growing team is offering a full benefits package that includes: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance 403(b) with matching Paid Holidays Generous paid time off and a culture of work/life balance
Independent Living Skills Training (ILST) services are designed to improve or maintain the ability of the waiver participant to live as independently as possible in the community. ILST assists in recovering skills that have decreased as a result of the onset of a disability. ILST will primarily target individuals with chronic or progressive illnesses to maintain essential skills.
Conduct comprehensive functional assessments to identify strengths and weaknesses.
Provide assessment, training, and supervision to an individual with issues related to self-care, medication management, task completion, communication skills, interpersonal skills, socialization, sensory/motor skills, mobility, community transportation, maladaptive behaviors, problem-solving skills, money management, pre-vocational skills, and skills to maintain a household.
Provide ILST services as established NHTD and TBI program manual policy and procedures. *Manual is provided at the time of hire.
Establish a professional relationship with participants and act as an advocate for them to ensure they are receiving appropriate, participant-directed services from providers.
Attend provider meetings as directed.
Performs ongoing recruitment via developing relationships to "market" AIM Independent Living Center as an ILST provider.
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Requires a Bachelor's degree with three years of experience or an Associate's degree with five years of experience in functional-based assessments and treatment planning. Must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds.
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