DH Trainer FT - QC

Are you a person who enjoys working with others and helping them gain independence in their daily activities? We are looking to hire a Full Time Day Habilitation Trainer to join our team at our Davenport Location in the NorthPark Mall. This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and six months of full-time employment in a related field. A bachelor’s degree in the following fields may be substituted for required experience: Education, Therapy, Nursing, English, Art, Recreation Therapy, Social Sciences, Science, Physical Education, or History.

Day Habilitation Trainers help participants with barriers to independence explore their community by taking them on community outings such as lunch, grocery shopping, swimming, fishing, volunteering, and more. Day Hab Trainers work as a team and use company vehicles and, occasionally, public transportation for all community activities. This is a direct support position, with Day Hab Trainers helping participants develop skills such as cooking, writing, sewing, sign language, and any other skills they might need or want to learn. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for helping others to join our mission of helping people reach their full potential through education, training, and the power of work. In addition to working closely with participants, Day Hab Trainers complete daily documentation on participant progress.

Goodwill of the Heartland offers competitive benefits, including:

• Competitive PTO
• Strong Team Culture
• Up to 6% employer contributions to retirement
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Generous Store Discount

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Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 18 years of age or older
• Six months of full-time employment in a related field is required
• Bachelor degree in Education, Therapy, Nursing, English, Art, Recreation Therapy, Social Sciences, Science, Physical Education, or History may be substituted for required experience
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and proof of required auto insurance.
• Must complete a vehicle record screening, dependent adult and child abuse, and criminal background checks

The schedule for this role will be 40 hours per week, and the hours will typically be Monday-Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm. The Day Habilitation Trainer position has a starting wage of $15.31 per hour.