SKILLS TRAINER - SUB ACUTE

Volunteers of America Northern Rockies•Sheridan, WY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Skills Trainer will provide support, skill training, and one-on-one supervision to clients admitted to the Subacute Crisis residential facility. The Skills Trainer will maintain case records and documentation per Volunteer of America Northern Rockies' policies and procedures and coordinate facility operations and client needs with other staff.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Must obtain and maintain valid certifications for the following training within the first 30 days of employment. (Training for certification will be offered in the house) CPR / First Aid Mental Health First Aid MANDT
Crisis management
Ability to work with multiple staff, clients, and agencies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software: Outlook, Word, Excel
Able to meet tight deadlines under pressure.
Organization skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Practical oral and written communication skills
Continuous demonstration of behaviors aligned with a posture of servant leadership and our cultural values.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with people experiencing mental illness and/or substance use problems
Experience working with people who are actively experiencing a crisis
Experience working with people in a residential service environment
Peer Support Specialist certified

Responsibilities

Provide support, supervision, activities, and skills training individually and/or in group settings outlined in the treatment plan. This may include coping skills, self-care, social interaction skills, illness management, crisis management, daily living activities, community awareness, incoming/outgoing residence transitional support, etc.
Assist in preparing materials for the day treatment process, e.g., preparing copies/packets, preparing group room, and cleaning and organizing workspace.
Cleans program facilities/areas as needed or assigned.
Provides medication monitoring of clients following medical policies and procedures.
Provides basic risk assessment and immediate referral to program coordinator, primary clinician, or on-call staff for expanded risk assessment and intervention.
Provide for clients' life/medical safety, behavioral control, and crisis prevention activities within the scope of practice and contact supervisors, primary clinicians, and appropriate emergency services.
Is responsible for contacting clinical staff to intervene in situations requiring professional support, increased intervention, alternative placement, or level of care.
Coordinate daily facility operations, including required monitoring, walkthroughs, and room searches of facility and clients according to program needs.
Transport clients to access services and appointments as authorized by program needs and treatment plan.
May administer Drug and Alcohol screens/tests as needed and authorized by clinical staff or primary therapist.
Participates as a team member of the client's care team.
Utilizes assessments with clients as outlined in the program, such as the DLA-20, PHQ-9, GAD-7, MIS, LOCUS, SOWS, or CIWA.
Maintains case records and other documentation as outlined in agency policies.
Familiarizes themself and complies with all Volunteers of America Northern Rockie's policies and procedures for the individual programs they will be working on.
Participates in all supervision, staff meetings, and training required by supervisor and organization.