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What is an adult trainer?

An adult trainer is a professional who designs and delivers educational programs specifically for adult learners. They help individuals acquire new skills, improve existing abilities, or adapt to workplace changes through workshops, courses, or one-on-one instruction. Adult trainers use methods tailored to adult learning styles, emphasizing practical experience and real-world application. They are often employed in corporate settings, community organizations, or continuing education programs.

How does an adult trainer tailor training approaches to accommodate diverse learning styles?

Adult Trainers often encounter participants with a wide range of learning preferences and backgrounds. To address this, they use a mix of instructional techniques such as interactive discussions, hands-on activities, case studies, and multimedia presentations. This blended approach not only keeps sessions engaging but also ensures that visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners all benefit. Trainers also solicit feedback and adjust their delivery in real-time to maximize comprehension and participation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an adult trainer?

To thrive as an Adult Trainer, you need expertise in instructional design, adult learning principles, and subject matter knowledge, often supported by a degree in education or a related field. Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS), virtual training platforms, and certification in training or facilitation (like CPLP or ATD) is typical. Strong communication, adaptability, and interpersonal skills help trainers engage diverse adult learners and adjust to varying needs. These skills and qualifications are vital for delivering effective, engaging training that enhances learner outcomes and organizational performance.

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AspectAdult TrainerAdult Educator
CertificationsTypically requires adult education or training certificationsOften requires teaching credentials or adult education certifications
Work EnvironmentWorkshops, corporate training sessions, vocational settingsCommunity colleges, adult education centers, nonprofit organizations
Industry UsageUsed in corporate, vocational, and community trainingCommon in educational institutions and community programs

Adult Trainer and Adult Educator roles overlap in training adults, but Adult Trainers often focus on skill development in corporate or vocational settings, while Adult Educators typically work in educational institutions or community programs. Both require similar certifications and serve adult learners, but their work environments and specific focus areas differ.

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Skills Trainer (Adult Program)

Morgan Autism Center

San Jose, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

Skills Trainer
About Morgan Autism Center
Morgan Autism Center provides a safe, nurturing, and joyful environment where individuals impacted by autism or other developmental disabilities are accepted and celebrated for who they are. Founded in 1969, the focus is on creating respectful and positive interactions to maximize the potential of each student and client. Morgan Autism Center offers school and adult day programs and is an important resource for families and professional service providers throughout the Bay Area. Their flexible, comprehensive, and highly individualized approach has evolved into a model successfully adopted and implemented in located school districts.
Our Adult Program serves adult clients ages 22 - 60 years old with autism and other developmental disabilities. Clients participate in a wide range of engaging and enriching activities throughout the day. We believe in creating ample opportunities for continued learning to support our adults under the Morgan Autism Center model. The Adult Program is designed with a 3:1 client-to-staff ratio. Each day follows a predictable schedule with various activities that rotate on a weekly basis. Staff are trained to teach functional and social skills to our clients throughout the day. Our clients rotate between staff and spend time with different groups of their peers.
For more information, please visit www.morgancenter.org
Position Overview
The primary role for this position is to serve as a Skills Trainer in the Adult Program for individuals with developmental disabilities. The daily activities include a variety of engagements throughout the day, designed to facilitate continued growth in social, functional, and experiential learning. Skills Trainers must possess the ability to effectively relate to people with positive interaction skills and to adjust to the dynamic needs of our population in a flexible and competent manner. They must be able to work with a wide range of individual needs and implement structure and support strategies under the direction of the Adult Program Director(s). Skills Trainers may be expected to perform other duties as required, in addition to those listed below.
Reporting Relationships
This position reports directly to the Adult Program Directors
Key Responsibilities
General
  • Demonstrate a positive, helpful, and collaborative attitude with clients and colleagues at all times
  • Read clients' files/documentation as needed
  • Keep the Adult Program Director(s) informed of any special circumstances or developing challenges of individual clients
  • Participate in all assigned meetings, trainings, and special activities
  • Other duties as required

Programming
  • Demonstrate competency with Morgan Autism Center model, structure, and philosophy
  • Become familiar with individual client's preferences, interests, needs, and supports
  • Demonstrate ongoing active engagement with all assigned clients while building positive routines and rapport`
  • Participate in physical education (walk, yoga, sports, etc.) and provide any physical assistance needed
  • Demonstrate and exercise a basic understanding of total communication strategies (e.g., sign language, high-tech AAC, visual icons, gestures, etc.)
  • Support planned community outings as required, with a focus on maintaining safety
  • Provide information regarding client behavior, goal progress, etc. to program director(s) as needed
  • Maintain ongoing organization of programming space (put used materials away, complete assigned chores, etc.)

Activity Planning
  • Under the guidance of the Adult Program Director(s), execute engaging activities with client groups
  • Assist in creating materials for activities

Self-Care and Navigation
  • Provide physical assistance as needed for individual client's ambulatory needs (walkers, wheelchairs, etc.)
  • Provide individualized self-care support for all clients, including bathrooming needs, eating, dressing, etc., including use of visual schedules and task analyses

Safety and Behavioral Support
  • Maintain ongoing supervision of assigned client(s) and ensure their safety at all times (including timely and thorough transitions)
  • Implement behavior support strategies in alignment with MAC model (e.g., ignore and redirect)
  • Demonstrate understanding of safety needs of individual clients (e.g., allergies, seizure protocols)

Qualifications and Employment Requirements:
  • Candidates must be at least 18 years of age
  • Fluency in speaking and writing English
  • Able to lift materials and physically support clients as needed
  • Ability to physically engage with all elements of programming (e.g., daily PE, vocational tasks, self-help, physical support for clients, etc.)
  • Maintain clearance on TB test and Department of Justice Fingerprint/Background check
  • DMV clearance and proof of auto insurance (if transporting students)

Physical Demands
While performing the essential functions and responsibilities of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, run, and reach with hands and arms and speak and hear effectively. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, lift materials, physically support clients as needed, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Salary and Position Classification
  • Non-Exempt Position
  • Full-Time
  • $24.75/hour
  • Morgan Autism Center is pleased to award a $500 signing bonus for our newly hired Skills Trainers. The first $250 will be paid on the first payroll upon completion of 30 days of employment and the second $250 will be paid on the first payroll upon completion of 60 days of employment. Please Note: bonuses are subjected to all state and federal taxes.

Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision (Employer paid 100%)
  • Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability.
  • Retirement 403a & 403b.

Schedule
  • Monday thru Friday (8:15 AM - 3:00 PM)
  • 237 work days (24 Adult Program Closure & holidays)
  • Some after-hours work may be required

Location
In-person
DEI Statement
It is Morgan Autism Center's intent to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, genetic characteristics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, or other protected class status as defined by applicable law. This policy covers all employment matters, including but not limited to recruitment, selection, placement, promotions, transfers, demotions, terminations, training and compensation.

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