Skills Trainer - DESE

SKILLS TRAINER (FFS) Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) | DESE/DDS Services LOCATION: Mobile position serving East Boston POSITION TYPE: Fee for Service (FFS) Skills Trainer 1: $25.00/HR Skills Trainer 2: $30.00/HR Pay rate is determined by education and relevant experience.

Who You Are

We are seeking Skills Trainers at two levels based on education and experience. Skills Trainer 1:

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant direct experience working with youth and families with serious emotional and behavioral needs or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) required Skills Trainer 2:
• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, or an approved human services field with at least 1 year of relevant direct experience; OR
• Associate's degree with at least 2 years of relevant direct experience working with youth and families with serious emotional and behavioral needs and ASD Additional Requirements:
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems
• Ability to collaborate effectively with families, caregivers, and other professionals
• Valid Massachusetts driver's license, safe driving record, and reliable transportation required
• Must be at least 18 years old What You Will Do: As a Skills Trainer, you will work with youth and families receiving DESE/DDS services, helping individuals develop behavioral and daily living skills while supporting caregivers in implementing effective strategies.
• Implement, model, and monitor individualized behavioral goals and skill development plans
• Assist Family Navigators with training caregivers and team members on behavioral strategies and skill development
• Collaborate with families and other professionals to support individuals' progress
• Monitor progress toward goals and maintain accurate documentation
• Provide services in community settings while maintaining communication with the team Who We Are: A dedicated team of professionals who have chosen to join an organization with a forty year history of serving people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, brain injury and autism in the community. When we’re not at work, we love to hike, bike, craft, read, shop and sing opera, among many other things! Our staff of 350 have a range of interests and skills and we know you do too!

What We Offer

We offer an excellent benefits package for both full and part-time staff, including health and dental (minimum 30 hours), vision, life, short and long term disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Paid time off includes vacation, personal, sick time, and holidays. We also offer tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, specialized training, and free clinical supervision for licensure.

Be YOU! We are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds, including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Edinburg Center, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.