Skills Trainer | La Crosse, WI

Training Jobs are specialized roles or assignments designed to provide individuals with hands-on experience and skills development in a particular field or profession. These positions are characterized by a structured learning environment, where trainees are often paired with experienced mentors, and the primary focus is on learning rather than production. Training Jobs typically include a combination of instruction, real-world tasks, and evaluation to monitor progress and ensure effective knowledge transfer. They are an excellent way for newcomers to gain essential workplace competencies and for companies to cultivate future talent.

and individualized behavior programming. We are now accepting applications for Overnight Skills Trainers. Summary: Overnight Skills Trainers are direct support professionals working with the students in Chileda's Short Term Empowerment Program (STEP), to teach important life skills in a 6-12 month period including social emotional, communication, educational, leisure, activities of daily living (ADLs), and coping skills.

Skills Trainers implement behavior modification procedures as outlined in the Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBPS) and work on Treatment Plan and IEP goals with the student using therapeutic care. Status Info: Full-time position. 3rd shift hours are between 9pm - 9am.

Full-time hours come with Chileda's generous benefits package. Skills: Must demonstrate behavioral skills and judgment conducive to role modeling appropriate skills for students.

Job Duties Include: Keep students actively engaged in meaningful activities by following the student and area programming schedules as written. Review detailed expectations with students prior to transitions, activities, or events. Work closely with the STEP Team to implement outing expectations and utilize outing supports and other planning components for the community. Teach students to become independent with completing chores and cleaning up after each activity, ADL, and mealtimes. Maintain professional therapeutic

relationships with students. This includes demonstrating professional communication skills while maintaining confidentiality in reporting progress.

Model positive verbal/non-verbal communication at all times. Use crisis management techniques taught in trainings including verbal de-escalation, creative redirection, topic changes, and allowing space and time for processing during a crisis. Education Requirements: Must be 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalency. Direct support experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred. Staff considered for this role should display a commitment to the intensive STEP program, including individualized approaches and rapport building opportunities for each student.

Application Instructions: Apply directly for the role at chileda. org/careers Chileda is an EOE.

and individualized behavior programming. We are now accepting applications for 2nd Shift Skills Trainers. Summary: Skills Trainers are direct support professionals working with the students in Chileda's Short Term Empowerment Program (STEP), to teach important life skills in a 6-12 month period including social emotional, communication, educational, leisure, activities of daily living (ADLs), and coping skills.

Skills Trainers implement behavior modification procedures as outlined in the Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBPS) and work on Treatment Plan and IEP goals with the student using therapeutic care. Status Info: Full or part time, Monday through Friday, every other weekend and rotating

holidays. 2nd shift hours are between 3pm - 12am. Shift lengths and times may vary. Full time roles come with Chileda's generous benefits package. Skills: Must demonstrate behavioral skills and judgment conducive to role modeling appropriate skills for students.

Job Duties Include: Keep students actively engaged in meaningful activities by following the student and area programming schedules as written. Review detailed expectations with students prior to transitions, activities, or events. Work closely with the STEP Team to implement outing expectations and utilize outing supports and other planning components for the community. Teach students to become independent with completing chores

and cleaning up after each activity, ADL, and mealtimes.

Maintain professional therapeutic relationships with students. This includes demonstrating professional communication skills while maintaining confidentiality in reporting progress. Model positive verbal/non-verbal communication at all times. Use crisis management techniques taught in trainings including verbal de-escalation, creative redirection, topic changes, and allowing space and time for processing during a crisis. Education Requirements: Must be 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalency. Direct support experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.

Staff considered for this role should display a commitment to the intensive STEP program, including individualized approaches and rapport building opportunities for each student. Application Instructions: Apply directly for the role at chileda. org/careers Chileda is an EOE.

Training Jobs are specialized positions designed to develop professional skills in a workplace setting. These roles typically blend on-the-job learning with formal training, offering participants a clear pathway to gain expertise and qualifications in their chosen field. They feature mentorship, structured progress evaluations, and often lead to solid career opportunities upon successful completion. Training Jobs are essential for fostering talent and bridging the gap between academic education and practical, career-specific abilities.