Skills Trainer Enhanced Care

Job Overview

Location/Schedule: This position is located at Riverside Living an enhanced care facility in NE Portland. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Position: Skills Trainer

Program: Enhanced Care

About Us: Cascadia Health delivers Whole Health Care by providing mental health services addiction recovery support primary care wellness programs permanent housing solutions and affordable housing to people of all ages. Our mission is to promote hope and support the wellbeing of the communities we serve.

Position Overview: The Skills Trainer works within an interdisciplinary team to support and implement treatment plans for residents in a traumainformed care setting. This position promotes clientcentered 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 strengthsbased approach to goal setting and community reintegration.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide therapeutic interventions including individual and group skills training in alignment with client treatment plans.
• Apply Harm Reduction TraumaInformed Care and Motivational Interviewing in daily operations.
• Develop and lead structured group activities to support socialization recreation and skillbuilding for residents.
• Supervise and assist residents in selfcare 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:

• Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) credential required with a Bachelors degree in a behavioral science field or three years of mental health work experience or a combination of education and experience. Certification must be current with MHACBO.
• Preferred experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Understanding of TraumaInformed Care (TIC) practices.
• Proficient in computer software and data entry skills for effective job performance.

Working Conditions:

• Environment:Work is conducted in an enhanced 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 skillbuilding outings and other community access activities. Employees must also ensure safety in potentially volatile situations.

Cascadia Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. For assistance or accommodations due to a disability please contact us ator at .

Benefits

We offer generous benefits for our fulltime and parttime employees 20 hours prorated) including:

• Generous Paid Time Off Package Fulltime employees earn 6 weeks of PTO in their first year!
• Medical and Dental Coverage (begins 1stof the month following 30 days after hire date)
• VSP Vision Discount Plan
• 403(B) Retirement Savings (Pre and posttax plans with up to 8 employer matching contribution!
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical dependent care and transportation options)
• ShortTerm Disability LongTerm 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)
• Bicycle Reimbursement
• Discounted Fitness Memberships
• Trauma Support Team

Starting Rate Range in USD $