Skills Trainer

Working Title:

Skills Trainer

Program:
Children and Family – IIBHT
Report to:
Clinical Supervisor or Clinical Services Manager
Pay Range: $28.80–$35.01/hour

Location:

On‑site, The Dalles, Oregon (daily travel to Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman Counties)
Hours/FTE:
Tuesday‑Friday, total 37.5 hours/week at 1.0 FTE
This position requires the ability to work rotating on‑call shifts to cover 24‑hour crisis support services.

FSLA Status:
Non‑Exempt

The Skills Trainer supports the Intensive In‑Home Behavioral Health Treatment (IIBHT) program in the Children and Family Services (CFS) department. The IIBHT program offers a combination of services within a community‑based setting, including 24‑hour crisis support services. The role provides planning and needs assessment to children and their families, monitors progress, coordinates referrals, and collaborates with community partners and agency staff to ensure effective services.

A demonstrated understanding of trauma’s effects on health, relationships, coping, and life aspects is required.

• Certified as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) by the Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) or register as QMHA‑R within 14 days of hire.
• Three years of experience working with children and families in a mental health, behavioral health or special education setting.
• Experience working with families and children with severe emotional disturbances and/or early childhood education.
• Ability to work rotating call shifts to cover 24‑hour crisis support services.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish/English (preferred).
• Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536‑181.537 and in accordance with OAR 407‑007‑0200 to 407‑007‑0370.
• Must possess a valid Oregon or Washington Driver’s license, maintain an acceptable driving record, and be insurable for client service purposes and for travel between business offices, meetings and/or trainings.

• Assess the comprehensive needs of children and families including their current and potential strengths.
• Help youth and families develop skills in various areas of their lives, including emotional regulation, problem‑solving, communication, conflict management and resolution; family dynamics and relationships; self‑esteem and self‑soothing techniques; and daily living activities and advocating for/participating in access to services.
• Partner with families and youth in the process of managing/coordinating care; teach and model how to effectively navigate systems; incorporate the strengths of families and youth, including the natural and social support networks on which families rely.
• Collaborate with Mental Health Specialists to provide on‑call crisis support services to clients; set up services and support systems that help prevent crises; work with families to build de‑escalation and crisis‑mitigation skills; when crises occur, respond to home calls in a timely manner to reduce emergency situations; provide crisis support via phone and in‑person; update client service notes with crisis support updates as required.
• Provide care coordination/management services to youth and families. Services are provided in the home, virtual and/or a variety of community settings with consideration to client preferences for time and location.
• Actively participate in joint care planning; ensure collaboration and coordination across systems including community partners and Agency staff.
• Assist with securing needed resources such as financial assistance, transportation, educational services, and treatment services as appropriate.
• Monitor and evaluate progress in appropriateness of services and achieving goals; provide timely feedback/updates to family regarding progress; encourage progress.
• Serve as an advocate for the child and family as appropriate.
• Utilize agency clinical software system to prepare current client records of treatment and reports as necessary and required. Responsible for the maintenance and timeliness of all records, progress notes, and other required documentation.
• Perform data tracking and reporting.
• Maintain current knowledge of administrative rules and statutes…