Skills trainer job description

The Skills Trainer assists children and/or young adults with developmental disabilities (5 years old to 22 years old) in a 1:1 setting to participate in-home and community-based activities. The Skills Trainer's focus is to improve the young person's daily, independent, and community living skills.

The role is part-time (3 to 11 hours per week) and the pay is $25.00/hr.

This position is eligible for a $1,500.00 sign-on bonus.

In this role(s) you'll get to:

• Support independent activities of Daily Living (IADL). This may include chores, meal prep, cooking, laundry, use of phone or other electronic devices, etc.
• Assist the individual's participation in community based activities. This may include making a purchase at a store or participating in a group-based community setting like a swim or gym program.

We are looking for people who:

• Possess a High School Diploma/GED and at least 5 years of relevant experience OR a Bachelor's degree in Education or Psychology
• At least 2 years of relevant experience
• Prior experience with children and young people with developmental disabilities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Valid Driver’s license
• Able to meet required competency level in Microsoft Office Software

The required pre-employment checks for this role are:

• Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check
• Public Driving Record check
• Fingerprinting

The interview process for this role includes:

• a brief phone screen with Talent Acquisition;
• a phone interview with the hiring manager;
• 1-2 team interviews; and
• a 2 hour experiential ride-along to see a day in the life.

KDC values a diverse workforce. We are committed to a culture of equality and inclusivity that fosters dialog, innovation, compassion, respect, and collaboration. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, ethnicity, age, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, neurodiversity, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Your uniqueness drives our excellence.

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Founded and Headquartered in Danielson in 2006, with additional program locations established in Avon and Bethany Connecticut, The Supported Living Group (SLG) provides industry leading non-medical community based and person focused support services to individual's utilizing Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Waiver I & II, Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Home and Community Waiver, Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE), and Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Waiver supports across Connecticut.

Our industry leading management team of community support experts have been working diligently to support individuals achieve their personal goals collectively for well over 300 years. This unparalleled level of experience and expertise coupled with SLG's commitment to person focused support services has ensured the continued growth of both the agency and its reputation of excellence.

The Supported Living Group takes pride in being recognized as the most innovative and forward-thinking provider of support services in Connecticut and is driven to ensure the on-going individual success and satisfaction of those that choose to utilize our range of services.

Our Cultural Code

1. We are committed to the ideals of person-focused support.
2. We are fixated by those that elect to utilize our services, not our competitors.
3. We strive to continually go above and beyond expectation.
4. We believe in the importance and the value of teamwork.
5. We invest in our staff, in our programs, and most importantly in the success of those who choose to utilize our support services.

What you need to be qualified for this job
Employees are required to have the following:

• Excellent Communication
• Problem-Solving
• A commitment to the health and wellbeing of others
• Flexibility
• Ability to work as a team
• Can do attitude
• Desire to improve the quality of life for a person with disabilities
• Experience working with disabled individuals preferred
• A high school education (or GED)
• Reliable transportation
• Valid Drivers license
• Must be at least 18 years or older
• Personal cell phone

Work Schedule
This job will require you to work in the homes and communities of the individuals we serve. Either 1st shift 7 am to 3pm or 2nd shift 3pm to 11pm. The right candidate will need to also work weekends.

Description:

SLG's Independent Living Skills Training Services are individually tailored to individual life goals and recovery targets. SLG's credentialed ILST level staff educate, supervise, and assist our ABI Waiver Participants to develop and maintain skills in areas such as self-care, medication management, task completion, communication, interpersonal interactions, socialization, sensory/motor ability, community transportation competence, behavioral outburst reduction, problem solving, money management, and household management.

Are you ready to join our team?
It is SLG's philosophy that all individuals have the right to reside in the communities of their choice while being supported to pursue life and professional goals that are personally meaningful and enriching. If you feel that you are able to embody the SLG philosophy, then the next step is to fill out our online application.

DCP Cert # HCA0001097

Employment Type: Full Time (40hrs/wk.); Non-Exempt

Duration: Limited Term through 6/30/2023

Reports to: Resident Services Supervisor

Location: Portland, Oregon

Compensation: $18.75 - $20.00/hr.

At CCO We Take Care of Our People

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, and alternative care benefits for the employee.
• 100% employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal and 12 paid holidays.
• Retirement benefit with employer match and discretionary contribution.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Catholic Charities of Oregon employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness government-sponsored education loan repayment program.
• Full list of benefits can be found on this page under Resources. Please note these benefits are subject to change.

Our Culture:

We are proud of our healthy work culture at Catholic Charities of Oregon. We care for our employees so they can take care of others. Our approach includes everything from support for continued training and education to a strong focus on allowing each employee to own their job and become a thought leader in their area of service. Together, we work to make a concrete, hands-on difference in our community.

Who We Are:

Catholic Charities of Oregon was named by the Portland Business Journal as the #2 Non-profit in their list of 2021 Most Admired Companies. Founded in 1933, Catholic Charites of Oregon is one of Oregon's oldest nonprofit social service agencies whose mission is to assure that essential, life-saving services and supports are accessible to the most vulnerable Oregonians.

Catholic Charities of Oregon (CCO) provides culturally responsive resident services at affordable housing complexes across Oregon. CCO manages more than 800 units of affordable housing, including 160 units of permanent supportive housing (PSH). Residents in PSH need assistance connecting to primary care and behavioral health services. They are often faced with multiple health and mental health challenges and lack the resources or skill to navigate the community's safety net services.

Who You Are:

The Mental Health Skills Trainer will provide training and additional mental health and behavioral support services for residents, at a 20-unit property in Wilsonville. They will increase access to health education and healthcare/tobacco cessation navigation, as well as help connect residents with the mental health support needed to better navigate the changes brought by the pandemic. It is the goal to improve level of function and skill deficits, as well as maintain housing stability and improved connection to the community.

What You Will Work On:

• The Skills Trainer will work to enhance CCO healthcare outreach-related services and identify resident needs; carry out services, programs, and activities for residents; work in partnership with other community resources and agencies; facilitate connections between volunteers, services, and residents; orient new residents to available services.
• Assist residents in signing up for health insurance and connect to primary care and behavioral health services

What You Bring:

Education, Certifications, and Licensure Requirements/Preferences

• Preference for applicants with a Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science field from an accredited college or university or one year of full-time professional experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness.

Experience Requirements/Preferences

• Interest and experience in public health and community organizing and/or working, volunteering, or engaging directly with low income and/or diverse communities.
• Preference for applicants who demonstrate the competencies to become credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA), as outlined in the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR). Certification must be kept current and in compliance with the OAR's.
• Experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness
• Proficiency in all programs of Microsoft Office.

VACCINATION POLICY

Catholic Charities of Oregon requires all employees to confirm they are fully vaccinated, or in the process of receiving the COVID-19 vaccination. Employees can submit the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) request for exception form for medical or religious accommodation. COVID-19 testing in lieu of being vaccinated or having an approved medical or religious exception is not an option.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/VETERANS/DISABLED

Catholic Charities of Oregon is dedicated to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion across our agency. Catholic Charities of Oregon recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, equal pay, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. Applicants and employees need not be Catholic. Complete Social Justice and Diversity statements can be found on this page under Resources.