Within the Developmental Disabilities Administration, Residential Habilitation Center, positions write and implement a variety of vocational, educational, behavioral, therapy, motor, social, or community living skill training programs and supports for people with disabilities. The resident training normally occurs in a work or training area, but may take place in other settings on or off campus. Staff are expected to help train and give direction to other adult training specialists.

Positions report to and are supervised by an Adult Training Supervisor or other professional supervisor responsible for therapy and training.

Acts as the lead within a training, vocational, or habilitation area and program; give direction to Adult Training Specialists 1 and 2 in that area, and provides input into the performance evaluations 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.

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.

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.

High school graduation (or GED) and completion of 30 specific job related college credit hours, or an Associate or Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field.

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 sheltered workshop; or two years as a teacher's aide in a special education classroom

NOTE: Selective certification requiring particular kinds of education, skills and/or experience may be required for some positions. When selective certification is used which requires a particular degree, licensure, certification or registration, the experience requirement may be waived.