Skills Trainer I/II, FIT Citrus Heights

Stanford Sierra Youth & Families•Citrus Heights, CA

13d•$70,720 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides services to assigned children, youth, and families in various community settings. The role involves Intensive Home Based Services (IHBS), individual rehabilitation, and collateral support to caregivers. The Skills Trainer will develop and facilitate skill-building groups, complete assessments, and model positive behaviors. They will also coordinate with agency and community partners, develop safety plans, and provide case management functions. Documentation of Medi-Cal eligible services, participation in team meetings, and on-call rotation are also key aspects of the role. The position requires the ability to provide or arrange transportation for clients and participate in utilization and accreditation processes. Collaboration with internal programs and staff is essential for providing support and ensuring documentation meets standards.

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

Possesses specific cultural competence to work with and outreach to culturally diverse populations and communities.

Responsibilities

Provides services to assigned children, youth, and families in the home, office, school, or other community based settings.
Possesses specific cultural competence to work with and outreach to culturally diverse populations and communities.
Provides services to children and youth involved in the identified systems meeting all County requirements as listed in program scope.
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.
Develops and facilitates rehabilitative and/or skill building groups.
Completes Functional Assessments and Crisis Plans prior to providing rehabilitation or IHBS as assigned.
Model and coach positive, constructive attitudes and behaviors in managing difficult situations in school, work, and living situations.
Completes Intake, Core Assessment, Mid Assessment and Discharge packets as assigned.
Develops and maintains positive relationships with agency and community partners.
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.
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.
Participates in Child Family Team (CFT), multi-disciplinary team, hospital, crisis, psychiatric, court, school, and provider meetings as scheduled.
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.
Attends all staff meetings, consumer meetings, and consultation meetings as scheduled.
Participates in the on-call rotation.
Able to provide or arrange for safe transportation for youth and families to services as needed.
Participates in utilization, accreditation, peer review process as assigned.
Works collaboratively with all internal programs, departments, and staff to provide support as needed.
Maintains positive relationships with consumers and customers.
Responsible for meeting all outcomes as documented in Employee Development Plan.
Coordinates with program staff to ensure documentation reflects standards that meet or surpass applicable Agency, County, State and Federal standards.
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.