Skills Trainer

Job DetailsJob Location: Springfield, MA 01109Salary Range: $20.50 - $20.50 Hourly For MassHealth members who apply to Stavros for the PCA Services through MassHealth the Skill Trainer will provide the following services:  Assessment, Orientation and Skills Training.  To educate and assist individuals with disabilities to acquire and maintain personal assistant services so that they will be able to effectively manage their own PCA programs and live independently. In addition, to monitor the progress in acquiring and maintaining personal care assistant services.   This is not a PCA role, this role is completing in home assessments   Requirements To remain informed about State and Federal regulatory changes in policy and procedures as they are related to the Personal Assistant Services through readings and meetings assigned by the Director of Skills Trainers and Skills Trainer Coordinator. To review the performance of PCA consumer and/or surrogates to ensure that they are administering the Program in compliance with the MassHealth PCA program regulations and ensuring that the participant has maximum control over their programs. To identify additional needs of Consumer that help maximizes their independents; including but not limited to transportation, housing, communication needs, social/recreational, advocacy, assistance equipment, and MassHealth (Medicaid) eligibility and to report these to the Skills Trainer Coordinator. To be knowledgeable about the services provided by Stavros; to represent Stavros in a professional manner; to be aware of the independent living philosophy and encourage and foster others; to take/keep control of their lives. Schedule Training Schedule will be 8am-4:30pm for 6-8 weeks Upon completion of training, the schedule will be determined by Division Director (40 hours per week with benefits, Monday through Friday) 8am-4:30pm/8:30am-5pm or 9am-5:30pm 3 Day Traveling and 2 days in the Office located in Springfield and Amherst. Mileage Reimbursement at $.76 per mile Qualifications Valid Drivers License and Reliable Transportation Required to work in Amherst and Springfield Office Traveling in the Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden Counties meeting with consumers face to face High Diploma or equivalent is required Data Entry and Assessment Skills Excellent Communication and interpersonal abilities Time Management and Customer Service Skills Empathy, patience, and a commitment to empowering individuals with disabilities