Skills Trainer (Dual-Diagnosis)
At 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 goals
- Implements ISP strategies in collaboration with supported youth and their identified supports, including guardians and group home staff
- Observes 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 services
- Applies youth treatment objectives to appropriate and effective therapeutic behavior support strategies, including crisis response
- Prioritizes youth’s personal safety by identifying and addressing risks, notifying appropriate team members or agencies when necessary
- Ensures timely and safe transportation of supported youth and their engagement in community activities
- Meets productivity standards for all billable activities as set by supervisor
- Attends all required team meetings
- Maintains a strong working knowledge of youth development and common mental health concerns to provide informed and effective services
- Performs other duties as assigned, including temporary assignments, providing similar support across other programs
Benefits
- Paid medical, dental, and vision employee benefits
- Paid basic life & accident insurance
- Paid internal training and career development
- Paid holidays and generous time off
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with up to 4% employer match
- 24-hour Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that provides resources for everything from mental health to pet insurance and financial counselling