State of Washington Classified Job Specification
ADULT TRAINING SPECIALIST 1
Class Series Concept
Within a division of Developmental Disabilities Residential Habilitation Center, positions in this series implement a variety of individualized vocational, educational, behavioral, therapy, motor, social, or community living skill training programs. The resident training normally occurs in a work or training area but may take place in other settings on or off campus.
These positions report to and are supervised by an Adult Training Supervisor.
These positions report to and are supervised by an Adult Training Supervisor.
Definition
This is the entry level of the series. Under the close monitoring by their supervisor, a professional staff, or higher-level Adult Training Specialist, positions perform paraprofessional level duties to assist in the implementation of an individualized training plan.
Typical Work
Assists adult training and/or professional staff in the instruction and supervision of residents in developmental, educational, vocational, language, behavior, social, community survival, and other skills; assists with individual and group training of residents to provide continuous individualized training and skill enhancement programs;
Attends and provides input during interdisciplinary team meetings;
Plans, completes requests, and supervises residents on visits or training in the community;
Performs assessments, develops individual and group training programs, and implements those programs;
Directs and supervises residents being transported to, from, and during habilitation/training activities on or off the RHC campus;
Receives training in the preparation of reports, records, and evaluations of residents; once trained, evaluates resident skills, creates reports, and records;
Performs duties associated with set-up, clean-up, and general upkeep of classroom, training, vocational, and/or habilitation areas;
Performs personal care in the home and training environments as indicated by individuals’ needs;
Assists direct care staff in meeting resident needs;
Performs other related duties as required.
Attends and provides input during interdisciplinary team meetings;
Plans, completes requests, and supervises residents on visits or training in the community;
Performs assessments, develops individual and group training programs, and implements those programs;
Directs and supervises residents being transported to, from, and during habilitation/training activities on or off the RHC campus;
Receives training in the preparation of reports, records, and evaluations of residents; once trained, evaluates resident skills, creates reports, and records;
Performs duties associated with set-up, clean-up, and general upkeep of classroom, training, vocational, and/or habilitation areas;
Performs personal care in the home and training environments as indicated by individuals’ needs;
Assists direct care staff in meeting resident needs;
Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: techniques used in the care and treatment of the developmentally disabled.
Ability to: learn to train, care for, and deliver specially designed programs for developmentally disabled residents including behavior supports; follow oral and written instructions; maintain records and reports.
Ability to: learn to train, care for, and deliver specially designed programs for developmentally disabled residents including behavior supports; follow oral and written instructions; maintain records and reports.
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.
Desirable Qualifications
High school graduation or GED.
OR
Equivalent education/experience.
Class Specification History
New class Effective July 1, 1986 (emergency basis; permanent basis August 15, 1986)
New class code: (formerly 56870) effective July 1, 2007
Base range salary adjustment (from 34 to 37): 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 and revised definition, typical work, and knowledge and abilities; base range increase from 37 to 41: adopted June 23, 2025; effective July 1, 2025
New class code: (formerly 56870) effective July 1, 2007
Base range salary adjustment (from 34 to 37): 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 and revised definition, typical work, and knowledge and abilities; base range increase from 37 to 41: adopted June 23, 2025; effective July 1, 2025
