The heart of our mission is to demonstrate Christ’s love and justice by caring in faith for the human family. We change lives by helping and employing people of all backgrounds.
Community Connections, a program within Catholic Charities, has immediate full-time openings for Skills Trainers for our clients located in Janesville, WI. Our Skills Trainers are an important part of our team and are responsible for the direct supervision, care, support, and training of our clients with developmental disabilities This is an excellent opportunity to develop relationships while spending time participating in activities with our clients!
If you are looking for a fun, challenging, and rewarding position, we encourage you to apply!
We offer the following:
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1st shift schedule, M-F
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Health
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Dental
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Vision
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Life
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403(b) with a 6% match after 1 year
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PTO (23 days to start)
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10 Holidays
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Employee Referral Program ($500 per referral)
Job Responsibilities:
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Establish a supportive relationship with each client by working directly with them.
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Provide active supervision, facilitation, and training to clients at the facility and in the community daily.
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Ensure that the facility is ready for client programming by maintaining cleanliness and organization.
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Communicate with co-workers, clients, guardians, residential providers, and case managers in a respectful, culturally competent, and professional manner.
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Physically transfer and/or maneuver clients to and from various locations, positions, and in and out of vehicles.
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Provide personal care to clients in the facility and in community settings.
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Provide client transportation in an insured and road-worthy personal or company vehicle or by public transportation.
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Administer prescribed medications to clients, as necessary.
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Comply with agency, county, and state paperwork, annual reviews, and other requirements.
Qualifications:
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Experience working with people with disabilities is preferred but not required.
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Proficiency in the English language is required.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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A car is preferred with a valid driver's license, appropriate proof of auto insurance, and a satisfactory driving record.
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Ability to lift 25 to 50 pounds and tolerate medium to physical effort including walking, standing, lifting, stooping, squatting, bending, reaching, pushing, and/or pulling.
Catholic Charities is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and to maintaining an atmosphere of equity and inclusion. We want our staff and programming to reflect the rich culture and diversity of our state and actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
We serve and employ persons regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Employees do not have to be Catholic to work for Catholic Charities. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce and maintaining an atmosphere of diversity and inclusion. We want our staff and programming to reflect the rich culture and diversity of our state and actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.