Supportive Skills Trainer

#RSC-045 – Skills Trainer (Francis + Clare)

Department:
Supportive Services

Employment Type:

Full Time (40hrs/wk.);
Non-exempt

Reports to:

Permanent Supportive Housing Manager

Location:

SE Portland

Compensation: $23.00 - $24.50 per hour

Founded in 1933, Catholic Charites of Oregon is one of Oregon’s oldest nonprofit social service agencies whose mission is to assure that essential, life‑saving services and supports are accessible to the most vulnerable Oregonians. Catholic Charities of Oregon was named by the Portland Business Journal as the #10 Non‑profit in their list of 2023 Most Admired Companies.

100% employer‑paid long‑term disability and life insurance.

Paid vacation, sick, personal and 13 paid holidays.

Retirement benefit with employer match and discretionary contribution.

Employee Assistance Program. Catholic Charities of Oregon employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness government‑sponsored education loan repayment program.

Full list of benefits can be found on this page under Resources. Please note these benefits are subject to change.

We are proud of our healthy work culture at Catholic Charities of Oregon. We care for our employees so they can take care of others. Our approach includes everything from support for continued training and education to a strong focus on allowing each employee to own their job and become a thought leader in their area of service. Together, we work to make a concrete, hands‑on difference in our community.

The Position is a key support position for the Francis and Clare Permanent Supportive Housing Community. This position is responsible for providing comprehensive support to residents with high‑acuity needs by referral to promote skill building, independence with ADLs and IADLs, and housing retention.

• Offer appropriate group activities for residents. Activities may include skills classes, presentations, assisted grocery shopping trips, or social activities. Coordinate group activities with on‑site program manager.
• Seek and facilitate outside organizations hosting groups within the building, such as socials, instructional events, substance support groups, or wellness demonstrations
• Help promote “healthy living” activities within the building Connect residents with food resources, such as assisting with operations of the building food pantry
• Facilitate Skill Building Groups that will supervise and support residents with:
• Cooking Safety demonstrations and Community Meal Preparation
• Mindfulness and relaxation
• Conflict Resolution and De‑escalation
• Perform appropriate Skills Assessments personalized plans for residents, identifying needs and setting measurable goals using formats such as the Arizona Self Sufficiency Matrix and the Lubben Social Network Scale

Education, Certifications, and Licensure Requirements/Preferences

• High school diploma or equivalent lived and/or worked experience required.
• Current THW or PSS Certification required.
• QMHA, CADC, or other mental health/addictions training preferred.

Experience Requirements/Preferences

• Minimum 1 year working as a skills trainer required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with formerly houseless individuals preferred.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Satisfactory results from pre‑employment criminal and civil background screening required. Motor vehicle records (MVR) review required as needed.

Catholic Charities of Oregon is dedicated to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion across our agency. Catholic Charities of Oregon recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, equal pay, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. Applicants and employees need not be Catholic.

Complete Social Justice and Diversity statements can be found on this page under Resources.

Benefits including health, dental, vision, and alternative care benefits for the employee. 100% employer‑paid long‑term disability and life insurance. Paid vacation, sick, personal and 13 paid holidays. Retirement benefit with employer match and discretionary contribution. Employee Assistance Program. Catholic Charities of Oregon employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness government‑sponsored education loan repayment program. Full list of benefits can be found on this page under Resources.

Please note these benefits are subject to change.