State of Washington Classified Job Specification
ADULT TRAINING SPECIALIST 3
Class Series Concept
See Adult Training Specialist 1
Definition
This position is the lead within a training, vocational, or habilitation area and program. Positions review data collection and reporting of individualized vocational, educational, behavioral, therapy, motor, social, or community living skill training programs of residents for accuracy. Incumbents are expected to help train and give direction to other Adult Training Specialists.
Typical Work
Acts as the lead within a training, vocational, or habilitation area and program; gives direction to Adult Training Specialists 1 and 2 in that area, and provides input into the performance evaluation process;
Evaluates and assesses learning problems, motor problems and behavior problems; devises instructional strategies; develops and uses special instructional or therapy materials, devices and techniques; evaluates client progress;
Completes resident evaluations to determine rate of pay for individual employment positions;
Tracks resident attendance and stipend allotment paid; reconciles books; and completes purchase requests;
Prepares and implements specialized individual habilitation, training, therapy, and/or behavior management programs; and reports progress, abilities, and attendance of each client on or off campus;
Coordinates, trains, and/or consults with other staff members to provide continuous habilitation or professional services according to the individual’s program plan;
Performs personal care in the home and training environment as indicated by need;
Assists direct care staff in meeting resident needs;
Performs the duties of the lower levels in the series;
Performs other work as required.
Evaluates and assesses learning problems, motor problems and behavior problems; devises instructional strategies; develops and uses special instructional or therapy materials, devices and techniques; evaluates client progress;
Completes resident evaluations to determine rate of pay for individual employment positions;
Tracks resident attendance and stipend allotment paid; reconciles books; and completes purchase requests;
Prepares and implements specialized individual habilitation, training, therapy, and/or behavior management programs; and reports progress, abilities, and attendance of each client on or off campus;
Coordinates, trains, and/or consults with other staff members to provide continuous habilitation or professional services according to the individual’s program plan;
Performs personal care in the home and training environment as indicated by need;
Assists direct care staff in meeting resident needs;
Performs the duties of the lower levels in the series;
Performs other work as required.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: programs designed for treatment of the developmentally disabled; basic management principles.
Ability to: write and implement individual and group training programs including behavior supports; work as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team; design specialized training programs for the treatment of the developmentally disabled; direct the work of other staff.
Ability to: write and implement individual and group training programs including behavior supports; work as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team; design specialized training programs for the treatment of the developmentally disabled; direct the work of other staff.
Legal Requirement(s)
There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Desirable Qualifications
High school graduation (or GED) and completion of 30 specific job related college credit hours
One year experience as an Adult Training Specialist 2; or two years as a vocational trainer of persons with disabilities in a community employment program; or two years as a teacher's aide in a special education classroom; or three years’ experience as an Attendant Counselor.
Note: Each RHC will specify which thirty hours are required for that specific RHC.
Equivalent education/experience.
AND
One year experience as an Adult Training Specialist 2; or two years as a vocational trainer of persons with disabilities in a community employment program; or two years as a teacher's aide in a special education classroom; or three years’ experience as an Attendant Counselor.
Note: Each RHC will specify which thirty hours are required for that specific RHC.
Equivalent education/experience.
Class Specification History
New class Effective July 1, 1986 (emergency basis; permanent basis August 15, 1986)
Revised definition December 12, 1986
Revised minimum qualifications February 10, 1989
Base range salary adjustment (from 42 to 45): adopted June 29, 2022, effective July 1, 2022
Revised definition, distinguishing characteristics, typical work, and knowledge and abilities: adopted June 22, 2023, effective July 1, 2023
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
Created class series concept, revised definition, typical work, and desirable qualifications; base range increase from 45 to 47: adopted June 23, 2025; effective July 1, 2025.
Revised definition December 12, 1986
Revised minimum qualifications February 10, 1989
Base range salary adjustment (from 42 to 45): adopted June 29, 2022, effective July 1, 2022
Revised definition, distinguishing characteristics, typical work, and knowledge and abilities: adopted June 22, 2023, effective July 1, 2023
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
Created class series concept, revised definition, typical work, and desirable qualifications; base range increase from 45 to 47: adopted June 23, 2025; effective July 1, 2025.
