Independent Living Program (ILP) Skills Trainer

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Hearts With A Mission has a great opportunity for a full-time Independent Living Program (ILP) Skills Trainer in Jackson County. Join our team and make a difference in our community!

Hearts With A Mission’s Independent Living Program (ILP) assists youth age 14-23 who are, or were in foster care (for at least 180 days, after the age of 13) to take the next steps in their lives to gain life skills and become independent adults.

The program teaches youth valuable skills to make a successful transition from foster care to independent living.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Independent Living Program (ILP) Skills Trainer creates, provides, and coordinates services and activities with assigned DHS clients ages 14-23 years of age. The ILP Skills Trainer will provide mentorship, skill building, and emotional support to clients and their guardian(s), as needed, in an effort to increase the client’s independent living skills. The ILP Skills Trainer will cultivate positive relationships, build independent living skills, and help clients move forward towards a safe and healthy lifestyle. Performs assignments with supervision or independently, requiring initiative and judgment in conduct of work. All work is performed in compliance with organizational guidelines and policies, as well as all applicable laws.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

The ILP Skills Trainer reports directly to the Independent Living Program (ILP) Coordinator. This is not a supervisory position. This position has an introductory period of three (3) months.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions listed below are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned to this position. The organization may augment duties and/or essential functions at its discretion.

• Deliver and coordinate skills training and support services for youth, young adults and their families.
• Establish rapport by demonstrating and maintaining clear, consistent, appropriate, and therapeutic boundaries.
• Demonstrate alignment with the philosophy of Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) and Trauma Informed Care (TIC) by utilizing the approaches in interactions with youth and young adults, families, staff, and community partners.
• Demonstrate knowledge of youth and young adults’ development and group dynamics by adjusting therapeutic approaches to developmental level and group interactions.
• Provide transportation of youth and young adults, or assistance of transportation for appointments and activities.
• Provide individual and group skills training and coaching within skill areas including but not limited to: independent living/self-sufficiency, wellness, education, coping skills, navigating the medical community, and community living.
• Safely de-escalate youth and young adults, including in crisis situations, by effectively using verbal intervention skills (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention).
• Concisely and thoroughly document all client interactions and group activities as outlined in ILP Statement of Work.
• Provide timely and accurate documentation to meet billing requirements. Abide by ethical codes, mission, values, and professional standards, including confidentiality.
• Actively utilize, reference, and follow agency policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Present a positive attitude, professional demeanor and demonstrated respect with youth and young adults, families, staff, visitors, and community partners.
• Perform all work tasks in a proper and safe manner per established policies, procedures and guidelines to prevent unnecessary injury, time loss, and agency expense.
• Comply with all federal, state and agency health and safety reporting requirements.
• Represent HWAM in public settings professionally and respectfully; may include public speaking.
• Attend trainings and meetings as assigned. May be appointed to committees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of general record keeping practices and procedures.
• Knowledge and application of stress management and wellness practices.
• Knowledge of current and relevant cultural and human diversity.
• Knowledge of Oregon DHS Mandatory Reporting program.
• Knowledge of the organization’s rules, regulations, procedures, Mission, Vision, and Values.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrate a high level of ethics, integrity, honesty, and transparency while always upholding the Mission, Vision, and Values of the organization.
• Demonstrate professional boundaries and ethics at all times.
• Demonstrate a high degree of personal initiative and be able to work unsupervised.
• Clearly communicates and expresses ideas and displays good interpersonal communication skills; understands verbal and written instructions.
• Demonstrate patience, understanding, and empathy.
• Demonstrate proficiency using a PC, tablet, or other device(s) with Microsoft Office products.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to actively listen and motivate others.
• Ability to exercise strict confidentiality.
• Ability to work with a diverse population across all spectrums.
• Ability to remain calm in high-stress situations and apply appropriate de-escalation techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple programs or projects, frequently and simultaneously.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all members of the organization, stakeholders, and the general public.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment DHS Child Welfare background check.
• Ability to maintain an acceptable driving record, reliable transportation, and proof of valid auto insurance.
• Demonstrate dependability, reliability, and accountability to include punctuality and attendance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in varied residential and community environments based on assigned caseload. The conditions of a client’s home and environment may vary. This position is frequently exposed to loud noises, outside weather conditions such as heat, cold, and humidity. Occasional exposure to chemical solutions and Bloodborne Pathogens (body fluids) may occur. Risk of verbal and physical threats and harm from clients is possible. Travel is expected for required trainings and providing transportation to clients. ILP Skills Trainers will use their own vehicle for transportation of youth and mileage reimbursement is available for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential job functions satisfactorily. This position involves periods of prolonged sitting and standing and use of computer equipment. This position requires the physical and mental capabilities to read information printed on paper and displayed on computer monitors; hear, speak, and communicate verbally using the English language; cognitive thinking and mathematical calculation capabilities; manual dexterity to manipulate papers, files, financial records, keyboard, 10-key, mouse, and telephone. This position requires walking, crouching, bending, stooping, twisting, turning, balancing, climbing steps/stairs, regular limb extension, pinching, grasping, moving, lifting, and carrying objects of 10 or more pounds frequently. Occasional driving required locally and long distance. Specific vision abilities are required to include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception and operating a motor vehicle. Reasonable accommodations will be made to otherwise qualify individuals with disabilities and known limitations. The ILP Skills Trainer must promote safe working practices; supports an environment of mental and physical well-being.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school diploma AND three (3) years’ work experience in Human Service/Mental Health field.

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Associate’s Degree AND one (1) year work experience in Human Service/Mental Health field.

1. Experience in the principles of human psychology and the ability to demonstrate the application of best practices proficiently.
2. Valid Oregon driver’s license at time of hire.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
2. Skills training with diverse families and clients, specifically youth and young adults.
3. Understanding of and the ability to apply current best practices in: Lifespan human development, specifically child/adolescent development in all domains.
4. Experience with Trauma Informed Care (TIC), Positive Youth Development, Collaborative Problem Solving, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, and Prudent Parenting.

ABOUT OUR BENEFITS:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical Insurance
• Employer paid Dental, & Vision Insurance for the employee (including affordable options for dependents & partners)
• Company paid Term Life and AD&D Insurance, plus Short-Term Disability
• 401k with Employer Match
• Chaplain Care Team - Confidential, no-cost support for employee and family
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities

FLSA STATUS: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Hearts With A Mission is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.