Independent Living Skills Trainer is a teaching service. Specific activities may include assessment and training in: self-care; medication management; task completion; communication and interpersonal skills; socialization; sensory/motor skills; mobility and community transportation skills; problem solving skills; money management; and the ability to maintain a household. Assistance and supervision are not provided under this component. Employed staff must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree and one year’s experience providing services to individuals with brain injuries in the community
AND
completed training program(s) concerning acquired brain injury (ABI) and person-centered planning, given by a State Agency, Allied Community Resources, Community Providers, Brain Injury Association of Connecticut, or Independent Living Center
OR
- Demonstrate ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team
- Have documented experience implementing cognitive/behavioral interventions developed by a clinician and utilized in community settings.
COMPETENCIES
All HOI positions are expected to demonstrate competency in the areas of 1) Confidentiality; 2) the Recovery Model; 3) Cultural Sensitivity; and 4) Age-appropriate Communications by utilizing the training and evaluation tools available online within the probationary period.
QUALITIES NECESSARY:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should possess the following qualities:
Problem Solving
– Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
– Develops alternative solutions
– Works well in group problem solving
– Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
Interpersonal
– Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming
– Keeps emotions under control
– Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things
Oral Communication
– Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
– Listens and gets clarification
– Responds well to questions
– Participates in meetings
Team Work
– Balances team and individual responsibilities
– Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views
– Gives and welcomes feedback
– Contributes to building a positive team spirit
– Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed
Ethics
– Treats people with respect
– Keeps commitments
– Inspires the trust of others
– Works with integrity and ethics
– Upholds organizational values
Organizational Support
– Follows policies and procedures
– Completes administrative tasks correctly and on-time
– Supports organizational goals and values
Adaptability
– Adapts to change in the work environment
– Manages competing demands
– Changes approach or method to best fit the situation
– Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
Attendance / Punctuality
– Is consistently at work and on time
– Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent
– Arrives at meetings and appointments on time
Dependability
– Follows instructions, responds to management direction
– Takes responsibility for own actions
– Keeps commitments
– Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternative plan
- Pay: AC $17.00 per hour
- Pay: IL $17.00 per hour
