SKILLS TRAINER - SUB ACUTE

Summary/Objective

The Skills Trainer will provide support, skill training, and one-on-one supervision to clients admitted to the Subacute Crisis residential facility. The Skills Trainer will maintain case records and documentation per Volunteer of America Northern Rockies' policies and procedures and coordinate facility operations and client needs with other staff.

Essential Functions

• Provide support, supervision, activities, and skills training individually and/or in group settings outlined in the treatment plan.
  • Coping skills, self-care, social interaction skills, illness management, crisis management, daily living activities, community awareness, incoming/outgoing residence transitional support, etc.
• Aid in preparing materials for the day treatment process, e.g., preparing copies/packets, preparing group room, and cleaning and organizing workspace.
• Clean program facilities/areas as needed or assigned.
• Maintain medication monitoring of clients following medical policies and procedures.
• Perform basic risk assessment and immediate referral to program coordinator, primary clinician, or on-call staff for expanded risk assessment and intervention.
• Coordinate daily facility operations, including required monitoring, walkthroughs, and room searches of facility and clients according to program needs.
• Transport clients to access services and appointments as authorized by program needs and treatment plan.
• Administer Drug and Alcohol screens/tests as needed and authorized by clinical staff or primary therapist.
• Participate as a team member of the client's care team.
• Utilize assessments with clients as outlined in the program, such as the DLA-20, PHQ-9, GAD-7, MIS, LOCUS, SOWS, or CIWA.
• Maintain case records and other documentation as outlined in agency policies.
• Familiarize themselves and comply with all Volunteers of America Northern Rockies' policies and procedures for the individual programs they will be working on.
• Participate in all supervision, staff meetings, and training required by supervisor and organization.

Competencies

• Crisis management
• Ability to work with multiple staff, clients, and agencies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software: Outlook, Word, Excel
• Organization skills
• Practical oral and written communication skills
• Continuous demonstration of behaviors aligned with a posture of servant leadership and our cultural values

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a residential facility environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptops, photocopiers, and smartphones. Physical demands include regular use of standard office equipment, routine bending or standing on a stool as necessary, and occasional lifting of files, opening filing cabinets, and bending or standing on a stool as necessary.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities this job requires include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. This would require lifting files, opening filing cabinets, and bending or standing on a stool as necessary.

Travel

Some travel is required for this position.

Required Education, Experience, Or Eligibility

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
• Must obtain and maintain valid certifications for the following training within the first 30 days of employment. (Training for certification will be offered in the house)
• CPR / First Aid
• Mental Health First Aid
• MANDT

Preferred Education And Experience

• Experience working with people experiencing mental illness and/or substance use problems
• Experience working with people who are actively experiencing a crisis
• Experience working with people in a residential service environment
• Peer Support Specialist certified

EEO Statement

Volunteers of America Northern Rockies is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics. Volunteers of America Northern Rockies will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 307-672-0475.