StarCare Specialty Health System (StarCare) is seeking a full-time Community First Choice Trainer to join its outstanding Aging & Disability team. The Community First Choice (CFC) Trainer provides individualized, person-centered training and support to help individuals live as independently as possible in their own home or family home. This role assists individuals in developing, maintaining, and enhancing the skills necessary to achieve goals identified in their Person-Centered Plan while promoting self-sufficiency, community integration, personal choice, and an improved quality of life. The CFC Trainer delivers services tailored to each individual's unique strengths, preferences, and needs, fostering independence in daily living activities and supporting successful participation in home and community settings.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct support to adults with disabilities of all ages, empowering them to lead self-directed lives, participate fully in their communities, and achieve meaningful personal outcomes while ensuring quality services and adherence to organizational values and standards.
  
• Assists individuals in developing and strengthening daily living, communication, social, and vocational skills that promote independence, self-sufficiency, and community inclusion.
  
• Supports community integration by facilitating participation in activities that enhance social engagement, personal growth, and access to community resources.
  
• Ensures services are delivered in accordance with each individual's Person-Centered Plan, Individual Support Plan, and established service goals.
  
• Provides services in a variety of settings, including the individual's home, community locations, and other environments necessary to meet identified needs and goals.
  
• Demonstrates respect for each individual's dignity, rights, preferences, and personal choices by implementing person-centered practices, using people-first language, advocating for individual rights, and protecting privacy and confidentiality.
  
• Collaborates with individuals, families, guardians, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized supports that build upon strengths, maximize choice, promote self-determination, and support participation in employment, education, and other meaningful daily activities.
  
• Assists individuals in identifying personal needs, preferences, and long-term goals while providing support to achieve desired outcomes.
  
• Encourages and supports individuals in maintaining a safe, clean, and organized home environment.
  
• Assists with obtaining, monitoring, and administering medications as prescribed, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established procedures.
  
• Maintains required levels of supervision and delivers services at the frequency and duration specified in each individual's Individual Support Plan.
  
• Provides safe, reliable, and timely transportation to appointments, community activities, and other approved destinations as needed.
  
• Assists with coordinating and accessing medical, behavioral health, and other support service appointments and resources.
  
• Observes and reports changes in an individual's physical, emotional, or behavioral condition to appropriate supervisory or nursing staff in a timely manner.
  
• Maintains accurate, detailed, objective, and timely documentation, including service records, progress notes, and Incident Reports, in accordance with organizational, regulatory, and funding requirements.
  
• Safeguards individuals' personal property, financial resources, and confidential information in a responsible and ethical manner.
  
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours. 
  
• Ensure all required training and credentials are current and compliant with Center, federal, state, and local regulations, in addition to StarCare policies and procedures. 
  
• Complete special departmental projects and other responsibilities with similar skill and work conditions as assigned.
  
• Support all activities in alignment with StarCare’s mission, values, and operational goals. 

Schedule:

This is a full-time, hybrid, position scheduled Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm, with flexibility to meet the needs of the department.

Benefit Package: 

StarCare offers Benefit eligible employees an expansive benefit package including but not limited to: Company-paid medical coverage, fully funded employer contribution to HSA, company-paid life insurance, company paid hospital indemnity plan, retirement plan with up to 12% employer match, front loaded paid time off (PTO), thirteen (13) paid holidays, sabbatical leave, longevity augmentations, and employee referral augmentations.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
  
• Previous experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), behavioral health needs, and/or complex medical needs preferred.
  
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including running, squatting, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, lifting a minimum of 50 pounds (or one-quarter of body weight), and pushing or pulling against resistance.
  
• Ability to safely implement approved non-physical and physical intervention techniques, as well as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), when necessary.
  
• Demonstrated ability to maintain adequate vision, hearing, reading, writing, and documentation skills required for effective job performance.
  
• Ability to safely assist individuals with boarding and exiting vehicles and provide physical assistance as needed during transportation.
  
• Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations and assist individuals in reaching safety when required.
  
• Strong commitment to providing person-centered support while maintaining professionalism, safety, and quality standards in service delivery.
  
• Must have a current Texas driver’s license and be insurable under the Center’s insurance. 
  
• Must pass all required pre-employment and annual screenings applicable to the position or services provided, as required by law, regulation, or agency policy, which may include criminal background, nursing registry, MVR, and drug screening based on applicable requirements.

Skills & Abilities:

• Problem Solving: Ability to analyze situations, identify challenges, and develop effective solutions.
• Communication: Strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills to convey information clearly and professionally.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with others across teams and departments to achieve shared goals.
• Exhibiting Corporate Values: Demonstrates behaviors and decision-making aligned with the organization’s core values and mission.
• Documentation: Proficient in accurately recording, organizing, and maintaining information in various formats.
• Productivity & Reliability: Demonstrates consistent performance, meets deadlines, manages time effectively, and maintains dependability in fulfilling job responsibilities.
  
• Job Specific Safety: Understands and follows safety protocols and procedures relevant to the role and work environment.