Rainbow Lodge Skills Trainer

Job Description

Job Description

Join our team and become a part of a supportive community dedicated to individual and community enrichment. 

Catholic Community Services (CCS) is a faith-based organization, rooted in the values of Love, Justice, Truth, and Freedom, that has continually served the community for over 85 years. We seek individuals who are motivated, compassionate, and eager to make a difference in their community. Join us today and become a champion in the lives of others!”

Pay: $19.90 - $25.28 / Hour

Schedule: Wednesday - Sunday (1pm - 9pm)

Location: McMinnville, OR (with Travel Stipend bonus )

Type: Full-Time (40hrs) / Non-Exempt

General Position Summary

The Lodge Skills Trainer is a position to assist in the care and treatment of youth with behavioral needs or emotional disturbances who are referred for respite services at the Rainbow Lodge. The Skills Trainer will provide a consistent presence, skills training, and emotional support in a safe, secure manner, to youth ages 6-17 that are served by the Rainbow Lodge respite program. The Skills Trainer will work in collaboration with Lodge staff as well as Yamhill County Family & Youth Care Coordinators and families to determine appropriate skill building activities and opportunities for children and youth. Skill Builder will create safety plans for Lodge youth as well as intake documents to assess skills needed by youth accessing respite Lodge services.

Benefits We Provide:

• 4 Weeks Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) per year

• Employer contribution to Employee/Spouse/Dependent medical coverage

• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Roth/Traditional) and Employer Match

• Flexible Spending Accounts Medical/Dependent Care (FSA)

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Employer Paid Group Life Insurance Plan

• 6 Paid Holidays/ Holiday Pay

• Mileage Reimbursement

• Jury Duty Paid Leave

• Bereavement Leave

• Annual performance evaluations

• Employee appreciation events

• Employee Assistance Program 

Additional Benefits Provided:

• Multiple Dental Plan Options

• Vision Plan Options

• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance

• Supplemental Insurance

• Discount Gym Memberships with Certain Medical Enrollment

• On the Job Training & CPR/First Aid Certification

Minimum Requirements

1. Must be at least 18 years of age.

1. Meet QMHA (Qualified Mental Health Associate) classifications which include a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (or a related field) or an Associate’s degree plus at least 2 years of work experience in Human Service/Mental Health field, or a High School diploma plus at least 4 years of work experience in Human Service/Mental Health field.

1. Reliable transportation, valid Oregon driver’s license (or the ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver’s license within 30 days of hire) with a driving record that permits coverage under the agency’s corporate auto liability policy and personal automobile liability insurance.

1. Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.

1. Education and experience in a field relevant in the treatment of children with behavior needs preferred.

Preferred Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

1. Knowledge of strength-based practices.

1. Knowledge of child development.

1. Knowledge of behavioral/psychiatric/emotional conditions of children and youth.

1. Knowledge of positive behavior support.

1. Knowledge of Collaborative Problem Solving.

1. Ability to be flexible and adjust schedule as necessary to fit program needs and meet the needs of children, youth and families served.

1. Ability to effectively communicate using professional verbal and written skills

1. Ability to observe interaction between children and youth and provide constructive feedback of observation.

1. Ability to supervise in a fair and consistent manner

1. Ability to use a positive, strengths-based approach in working with children and youth.

1. Ability to effectively teach positive interaction skills.

1. Ability to relate tactfully, confidently, sensitively, and non-judgmentally to children, youth, their families, and other staff.

1. Ability to relate to individuals who may not share basic commonality, including value system and behavior norms.

1. Ability to actively listen.

1. Ability to maintain confidential information.

1. Ability to effectively communicate (written and orally) with all types of individuals.

1. Ability to work independently and as to work cooperatively as part of a team.

1. Ability to maintain records and data in an accurate timely manner.

1. Ability to develop rapport with clients, families and treatment teams.

1. Ability to meet deadlines.

1. Ability to identify concerns, challenges, or trends.

1. Ability to create safety plans for youth.

Essential Position Functions and Key Work Processes

1. Deliver individual and small group skills training in areas including but not limited to independent living/self-sufficiency, wellness, education, coping skills, and navigating the medical community for children and youth.

1. Establish rapport by demonstrating and maintaining clear, consistent, appropriate, and therapeutic boundaries.

1. Demonstrate alignment with the philosophy of Collaborative Problem Solving by utilizing the approaches in interactions with children and youth, families, staff, and community partners.

1. Actively interact and supervise children and youth both in the community and within the milieu to maintain safety.

1. Demonstrate knowledge of children and youth development.

1. Demonstrate ability to adjust services and therapeutic approaches based on developmental level and group interactions of children and youth.

1. Provide transportation in an agency fleet vehicle for activities and skill building opportunities.

1. Safely de-escalate children and youth in crisis situations by effectively using verbal intervention skills and positive behavior support.

1. Concisely and thoroughly document daily therapeutic information. Provide timely and accurate documentation in an electronic medical records system.

1. Abide by ethical codes, mission, values, and professional standards, including confidentiality.

1. Actively utilize, reference, and follow agency policies, procedures, and guidelines.

1. Present a positive attitude, professional demeanor and demonstrated respect with children, youth, families, staff, visitors, and community partners.

1. Perform all work tasks in a proper and safe manner per established policies, procedures, and guidelines.

1. Comply with all federal, state, and agency health and safety reporting requirements.

1. Maintain prompt and regular attendance.

Secondary Position Functions

1. Communicate to the Site Supervisor, in a timely manner, any concerns and/or questions that arise.

1. Attend meetings and trainings as assigned by the Site Supervisor.

1. Perform other duties as assigned by the Lodge Site Supervisor.

Standard Expectations

1. Follow the mission, community commitment, vision, values, and traditions of Catholic Community Services of the Mid-Willamette Valley and Central Coast.

1. Follow the policies and procedures of CCS as outlined in the Organizational Operating Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, and the Employee Handbook.

1. Follow all safety measures as required by OSHA and Catholic Community Services.

1. Follow confidentiality expectations regarding the internal and external people we serve.

1. Understand and adhere to the Principals of Catholic Social Teaching.

1. Support multiculturalism by treating all people with dignity and respect, not engaging in any discriminatory behavior, and support the program’s cultural competency goals.

1. Act as a team member including, but not limited to active participation, working well with others, and supporting team efforts and goals.

1. Use a solution focused/problem solving approach when conducting agency business.

1. Provide and maintain professional, respectful communication with all persons while representing CCS.

Job Complexity

To communicate effectively with all types of diverse individuals and groups.

1. To keep accurate data and records.

Interpersonal Contacts

Contacts will include, but not limited to, children, youth, other individuals served, employees, groups, families, social service representatives, providers, other agencies, and the people in the community.

Job Conditions

This position has occasional interruptions with frequent deadlines. A variety of interactions are required. In addition, these are the physical demands of the position: Occasionally is defined as 0 – 1/3 of an 8-hour day; Frequently is defined as 1/3 – 2/3 of an 8-hour day; Continuously is defined as 2/3 – 3/3 of an 8-hour day.)

1. Standing – Frequently, while walking between rooms, while monitoring meal preparation, walking to meetings.

1. Lifting and/or Carrying – Occasionally, while carrying office supplies and equipment. In general, may occasionally lift and /or carry items from 5-15 lbs.

1. Climbing/Balancing – Occasionally, while climbing steps.

1. Stooping/Bending/Crouching – Occasionally, while picking up times off the floor, and while getting into lower cabinets and drawers.

1. Kneeling – Occasionally, while getting into lower cabinets and drawers.

1. Reaching/Stretching – Frequently, while retrieving notebooks off shelves and items out of file cabinets, while retrieving items from the shelves.

1. Twisting – Occasionally, while working at desk, while retrieving items in desk, answering the telephone, and interacting with co-workers and residents.

1. Talking/Hearing – Continuously, in the performance of all facets of the job.

1. Seeing – Continuously, in the performance of all facets of the job.

1. Driving – Frequently when transporting children or youth and when attending meetings/trainings.

1. Environmental Conditions – Some of this position is performed in a carpeted, heated, and lighted home. Some of this position is performed in a vehicle or in the community at both indoor and outdoor locations.