Community Skills Trainer (Intensive Case Management)

Cascadia Health • Portland, OR

6d • $26 - $28

About The Position

The Community Skills Trainer works as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide skills training and case management within the community, client home and outpatient settings. The Community Skills Trainer must have the ability to work independently in the community, providing skills training to clients. This position involves participation and implementation of program goals and objectives to promote a strengths-based, client centered approach to assist clients in working towards their treatment goals. All incumbents must understand, appreciate and respect the diversity and cultural differences within our Cascadia community. It is expected that there is an awareness and sensitivity to the perspectives and perceptions to those we serve, as well as our colleagues. As Cascadia is Trauma informed, the incumbent must support a Trauma Informed Care Environment. With the high prevalence of trauma among individuals receiving behavioral health services, it is required that the incumbent understand the effects of trauma on health, coping, and other aspects of the lives of those we serve.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science field from an accredited college or university or three years of full time professional experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Must 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.
• Operate computer hardware and software at a level needed to effectively perform job functions
• Enter and retrieve data
• Prepare reports
• Possess a valid driver’s license, three year driving history; clean driving record, ability to pass Driver Motor Vehicle (DMV) check and complete the Cascadia online Defensive Driving course.
• This position will use a company vehicle to provide client transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Some work experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skills training and case management with clients as required, and directed by the mental health treatment plan.
• Integrate best practices into the day to day operations including; Harm Reduction, Trauma Informed Care and Motivational Interviewing.
• Provide individual and group skills training and case management and will meet productivity expectations.
• Effectively engage clients to participate in skills training, which can involve transporting clients out in the community.
• Participate in regular supervision and attends team meetings to gain knowledge and communicate program and client needs.
• Respect and honor client rights and responsibilities and demonstrates professional boundaries and ethics.
• Document and maintain electronic health record (EHR) and ancillary records in a manner that assures compliance with all agency policies, program procedures and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation as required, associated with billing, assessment, treatment, clients’ progress and other activities.
• Provide input on all relevant documentation and procedural requirements.
• Provide input to the ISSP in collaboration with primary clinician.
• Assist in crisis situations as appropriate, following emergency protocols/procedures and coordinating with the treatment team with interventions which support a trauma informed environment for clients and staff.
• Demonstrate responsibility for safety of clients, staff and property; is familiar with fire regulations and evacuation procedures.
• Adhere to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPAA requirements.
• Complete annual employee training requirements on a timely basis as defined by the agency and program.
• Attend and participate in all meetings as assigned.
• perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off Package
• Full-time employees earn 6 weeks of PTO in their first year!
• Medical and Dental Coverage (begins 1st of the month following 30 days after hire date)
• VSP Vision Discount Plan
• 403(B) Retirement Savings (Pre and post-tax plans with up to 8% employer matching contribution!)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical, dependent care, and transportation options)
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level