Life Skills Trainer

Status: Part Time Hourly                      FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of Position: Life Skills Training is a direct service provided in home and community settings to assist students in acquiring, maintaining, and improving the skills necessary to live in the community, to live more independently, and to participate meaningfully in community life. Life Skills Trainers will support and guide participants in the general areas of self-care, health maintenance, decision-making, home management, managing personal resources, communication, mobility and transportation, relationship development and socialization, personal adjustment, participant in community functions and activities and use of community resources. Guidance and support, as typical in discrete trial learning will consist of physical assistance, instruction, prompting, modeling and positive reinforcement.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with paid experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.


• Experience working with youth, families, and young adults.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills


• Knowledge of community resources


• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience using an electronic health record (EHR) system is a plus.


• Position requires reliable insured transportation, current auto insurance coverage, and valid driver’s license.


• Bilingual (Spanish) speaking candidates are a plus.

Benefits Available: 

• Voluntary Dental


• Voluntary Vision


• UNUM Supplemental Benefits


• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.


• Employee Assistance Program 


• Pet Insurance


• Direct Deposit


• Competitive Weekly Pay


• Flexible Schedule

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics