Skills Trainer I/II, FIT Sacramento

Stanford Sierra Youth & Families•Sacramento, CA

5d•$58,240 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides services to assigned children, youth, and families in various community-based settings. The role involves completing assessments, providing direct services such as Intensive Home Based Services (IHBS) and individual rehabilitation, and offering collateral support to caregivers. The Skills Trainer also performs case management functions, secures resources, and collaborates with team members. A key aspect of the role is documenting all Medi-Cal eligible services within required timelines and developing individualized safety plans. The position requires participation in various team and external meetings, facilitating skill-building groups, and arranging transportation for clients as needed. The role also involves coordinating with program staff to ensure documentation meets standards and modeling positive behaviors. Additionally, the Skills Trainer is responsible for developing and maintaining positive relationships with consumers and partners, participating in utilization and peer review processes, and working collaboratively with internal staff. Agency-specific duties include performing all duties in accordance with agency principles, values, policies, and procedures, modeling positive attitudes towards the agency's Mission, Vision, and Values, and maintaining an updated calendar for effective time management. Participation in ongoing training and performing other necessary duties are also expected. This is an at-will employment position.

Requirements

Skills Trainer I: Bachelor’s degree in a mental health/social service related field AND At least 4 years direct service experience in a mental health/social service setting OR AA Degree and 6 years direct experience in a mental health/social services setting
Skills Trainer II: Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology with LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW license or license eligibility OR Master’s degree in a related field AND At least 2 years of direct experience in a mental health/social service setting

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaking bonus

Responsibilities

Provides services to assigned children, youth, and families (in the home, office, school, or other community based settings) involved in the identified systems meeting all County requirements as listed in program scope
Completes Intake, Core Assessment, Mid Assessment and Discharge packets as assigned.
Completes Functional Assessments and Crisis Plans prior to providing rehabilitation or IHBS as assigned
Provides Intensive Home Based Services (IHBS) and/or individual rehabilitation to youth as identified in youth’s treatment plan
Provides collateral support to caregivers and significant support persons as identified in youth’s treatment plan
Provides other Intensive Care Coordination (ICC) and/or case management functions as necessary, securing formal resources, and keeping team members informed of progress and challenges presented.
Provides and documents all Medi-Cal eligible billable and non-billable services, including but not limited to assessment, plan development, group session, collateral, rehabilitation, In Home Based Services (IHBS) case management, Intensive Care Coordination (ICC) and crisis intervention within required timelines
Develops and prepares updates to individualized safety plans in coordination with youth’s child family team, maximizing the use of natural supports and community based resources
Participates in Child Family Team (CFT), multi-disciplinary team, hospital, crisis, psychiatric, court, school, and provider meetings as scheduled
Develops and facilitates rehabilitative and/or skill building groups
Provides or arranges safe transportation for youth and families to services as needed
Coordinates with program staff to ensure documentation reflects standards that meet or surpass applicable Agency, County, State and Federal standards
Model and coach positive, constructive attitudes and behaviors in managing difficult situations in school, work, and living situations
Develops and maintains positive relationships with consumers, customers, agency and community partners
Participates in utilization, accreditation, peer review process as assigned
Works collaboratively with all internal programs, departments, and staff to provide support as needed
Attends all staff meetings, consumer meetings, and consultation meetings as scheduled
Participates in the on-call rotation
Responsible for meeting all outcomes as documented in Employee Development Plan
Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the principles and values of agency, while adhering to applicable professional codes of ethics, the agency’s policies and procedures, contractor requirements, and regulatory requirements.
Model and communicate appropriate positive attitudes toward the agency’s Mission, Vision, and Values
Work collaboratively with all agency programs and staff to provide support as needed
Utilize and maintain calendar with all work-related details in order to manage time effectively and share calendar information with coworkers
Participate in on-going training to expand and develop professional skills
Perform other duties as necessary for the agency, as assigned