Skills Trainer

Skills Trainer (Dual-Diagnosis)Multnomah County - Portland, OR; Washington County - Hillsboro, OROverviewSalary Range $22.00 - $24.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time (30+ hours per week) Job Shift All ShiftsDescriptionAt Albertina Kerr, we believe that all people thrive in nurturing and inclusive communities. Our mission is to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges to lead self-determined lives in their communities.As the Skills Trainer you will collaborate with youth group home staff and families in Multnomah and Washington counties to support skill development aligned with individualized support plans (ISPs) and treatment objectives for the people we support. This role offers meaningful and engaging opportunities to enhance both mental health and life skills to support youth in leading self-determined lives. You will deliver services across multiple settings, including home and community environments.This position requires a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends.Essential Duties:Assists in development and implementation of individualized support plans (ISP) tailored to each youth's needs and goalsImplements ISP strategies in collaboration with supported youth and their identified supports, including guardians and group home staffObserves and documents information about the functioning, behavior, and response to interventions of supported youth, providing concise and timely insights to the multidisciplinary team (MDT) within one working day of provided servicesApplies youth treatment objectives to appropriate and effective therapeutic behavior support strategies, including crisis responsePrioritizes youth's personal safety by identifying and addressing risks, notifying appropriate team members or agencies when necessaryEnsures timely and safe transportation of supported youth and their engagement in community activitiesMeets productivity standards for all billable activities as set by supervisorAttends all required team meetingsMaintains a strong working knowledge of youth development and common mental health concerns to provide informed and effective servicesPerforms other duties as assigned, including temporary assignments, providing similar support across other programsBenefitsPaid medical, dental, and vision employee benefitsPaid basic life & accident insurancePaid internal training and career developmentPaid holidays and generous time off401(k) retirement savings plan with up to 4% employer match24-hour Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that provides resources for everything from mental health to pet insurance and financial counselingQualificationsEligible to become credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA), meeting Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) requirements through either a bachelor's degree in human services, social science, or closely related field, or relevant, three-years of work experienceOne to three years of experience working with youth in a clinical, educational, or social services setting; experience with mental health and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) preferredStrong working knowledge of youth development and common mental health concerns with a passion for providing trauma-informed and client-centered servicesAbility to communicate and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including supervisors, clinical staff, school personnel, guardians, and group home staff.Ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions effectivelyDemonstrated ability to work independently, make sound judgments, and adapt to diverse situations.Understanding of appropriate interventions and activities based on youth's developmental stageAbility to lift 50 lbs. and perform physical restraints as neededAbility to meet all background check, credentialling, and agency driving requirements