# Youth Skills Trainer

> Forward Family Care, LLC · Jefferson, United States · Part-time · Posted 2026-11-04

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

As a Youth Skills Trainer, you’ll support individuals with disabilities in building practical skills and participating in everyday activities after school or on weekends. You’ll provide respectful, person-centered assistance at home and in the community, adapting your approach to each person’s communication style and support needs.

**Responsibilities**

-   Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as personal care and daily routines, while encouraging independence.
-   Provide direct support with home and community activities, including personal transportation assistance when needed.
-   Use positive behavior management strategies and communicate clearly with clients, families, and support teams.
-   Collect and document information about activities, progress, and support needs.
-   Your impact: By helping clients practice daily living skills, you support greater independence and meaningful participation for them and their families.

**Skills**

-   Experience with individuals with autism, developmental or intellectual disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders, cognitive disabilities, or other disabilities is valuable; special education, behavioral health, social services, caregiving, childcare, or home and community care experience is also relevant.
-   Knowledge of direct support, intellectual disabilities support, assisting with ADLs, and behavior management is helpful.
-   Strong communication and client communication skills; American Sign Language (ASL) is a plus.
-   Ability to drive a standard passenger car and provide driving or personal transportation assistance as needed.
-   First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills are preferred.

\*Forward Family Care, LLC uses e-verify to confirm employment eligability.\*

## Requirements

-   High school diploma or GED
-   Drivers license, reliable vehicle, and vehicle insurance
-   CPR certification or willing to obtain

## Benefits

-   Family focused company
-   Flexible schedule
-   Competitive wages
-   Growth/advancement opportunities

## Apply

[Apply at Forward Family Care, LLC](https://apply.workable.com/forward-family-care-llc/j/AC1818052A/apply)

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