Skills Trainer (Secure Float)

Skills Trainer (Secure - Float)

Job Overview

Location/Schedule: This position floats across 4 secure residential treatment facilities in the Portland metro area. The schedule for this position is Thursday through Sunday 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Position: Skills Trainer

Program: Secure Residential Treatment

Cascadias Mission and Vision:

Mission: Cascadia Health delivers whole health care integrated mental health and addiction services primary care and housing to promote hope and support the well-being of the communities we serve.

Vision: We envision a community where everyone benefits from whole health care experiences well-being and has a self-directed connected life.

Position Description: The Skills Trainer works within an interdisciplinary team to support and implement treatment plans for residents in a trauma-informed care setting. This position promotes client-centered support helping residents develop skills for independent living and transition to less restrictive settings. This role requires independent community work and includes skills training therapeutic intervention and a strengths-based approach to goal setting and community reintegration.

Essential Responsibilities:

This position description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities skills or working conditions associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify add or remove duties as necessary.

• Provide therapeutic interventions including individual and group skills training in alignment with client treatment plans.
• Apply Harm Reduction Trauma-Informed Care and Motivational Interviewing in daily operations.
• Develop and lead structured group activities to support socialization recreation and skill-building for residents.
• Supervise and assist residents in self-care hygiene meal preparation community integration and social skills per their treatment plans.
• Document progress notes and update Behavior Support Plans quarterly; ensure timely EHR documentation.
• Collaborate with treatment team members to communicate client needs and program goals.
• Support residents in community outings medical appointments and skills training activities.
• Maintain compliance with facility regulations policies and licensing requirements.
• Participate in regular staff meetings supervision sessions and required trainings.
• Adhere to crisis intervention protocols safety practices and HIPAA and abuse reporting laws.
• Perform additional duties as needed including light housekeeping and assisting with mealtime setups.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelors degree in a behavioral science field from an accredited college or university or three years of full-time professional experience providing direct service to individuals in a social service setting.
• Demonstrate the competencies to become credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) as outlined in the Oregon Administrative Rulings (OARs). Certification must be kept current and in compliance with OARs through MHACBO.

Experience:

• Experience in a residential mental health setting and providing skills training services is preferred but not required.

Specialized Skills and Knowledge:

• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of Trauma Informed Care (TIC) Motivational Interviewing and Evidence-Based Practices.
• Basic understanding of recovery models illness management and strength-based philosophies.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word & Excel).

Other:

• CPR Certification (training provided post-hire).
• Possess a valid drivers license minimum of one year driving history ability to pass Driver Motor Vehicle (DMV) check and complete the Cascadia online Defensive Driving course (some programs).

Working Conditions:

• Environment: Work is conducted in an secure care residential setting. Employees must remain alert and attentive during shifts and rest breaks and meal periods may be interrupted as needed.
• Mental Demands: The role requires flexibility and the ability to manage unpredictable and diverse tasks that may impact costs employee morale or client outcomes.
• Physical Demands: Involves supporting residents community integration and social skills. Employees must have the ability to transport residents using agency vehicles and assist in active recreational events skill-building outings and other community access activities. Employees must also ensure safety in potentially volatile situations.

Cascadia Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For assistance or accommodations due to a disability please contact us at or at .

This position is represented by a labor union.

Employees are responsible for obtaining and maintaining all licenses certifications registrations and other credentials required for their position. Required credentials must remain active and in good standing as a condition of employment. Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with any applicable credentialing requirements including associated fees and renewal or maintenance obligations prior to applying.

Benefits

We offer generous benefits for our full-time and part-time employees (20 hours pro-rated) including:

• Generous Paid Time Off Package - Full-time employees earn 6 weeks of PTO in their first year!
• Medical and Dental Coverage (begins 1stof the month following hire date)
• VSP Vision Discount Plan
• 403(b) Retirement Plan - Eligible after 60 days with immediate 100% vesting and a 1-to-1 company match up to 3% per pay period plusthe opportunity for an additional discretionary contribution (up to 5%) at the end of the fiscal year .
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical dependent care and transportation options)
• Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
• Length of Service Award
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Student loan forgiveness options

Wellness Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bike to Work Reimbursement

Starting Rate Range in USD ($)

Required Experience:

IC