SKILLS TRAINER - PT CHEYENNE RESIDENTIAL

Volunteers of America Northern Rockies•Cheyenne, WY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Skills Trainer provides support, skills training, and one-on-one supervision to clients as outlined in their treatment plans. The role maintains case records and documentation in accordance with Volunteers of America Northern Rockies policies and procedures, coordinates facility operations and client needs with staff, and provides services in a residential setting. Duties include supporting clients through the Alcohol Recovery Center detoxification process within the position’s scope of practice. The Skills Trainer works as part of a multidisciplinary treatment and care team and participates in required meetings, supervision, and training.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license, which must be maintained.
1–2 years of training and/or experience in adult education, working with populations with learning disabilities, or working with people with severe mental illness.
Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, and MANDT certifications within the first 30 days of employment; certification training is offered in the house.
Ability to manage crises and work with multiple staff members, clients, and agencies.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure.
Organization skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Practical oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated behaviors aligned with servant leadership and the organization’s cultural values.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with people experiencing mental illness and/or substance use problems.
Experience working with people actively experiencing a crisis.
Experience working with people in a residential service environment.
3–5 years of training and/or experience in adult education, working with populations with learning disabilities, or working with people with severe mental illness.

Responsibilities

Provide support, supervision, activities, and individual or group skills training based on treatment plans, including coping, self-care, social interaction, illness and crisis management, daily living, community awareness, and transitional support.
Participate as an integral member of multidisciplinary treatment and client care teams; attend team meetings, community partner meetings, and case staffing as assigned.
Conduct in-home skills training visits to help clients develop independent living skills.
Prepare materials for day treatment, including copies and packets, and prepare, clean, and organize group and work areas.
Provide services within the Alcohol Recovery Center detoxification process, including non-medical monitoring and medication monitoring in accordance with program and medical policies and procedures.
Conduct basic risk assessments and promptly refer clients to the program coordinator, primary clinician, or on-call staff for further assessment or intervention as needed.
Support clients’ life and medical safety, behavioral control, and crisis prevention within scope of practice; contact supervisors, clinicians, and emergency services as appropriate.
Contact clinical staff when situations require professional support, increased intervention, alternative placement, or a different level of care.
Coordinate daily facility operations, including required monitoring, walkthroughs, and room searches of the facility and clients according to program needs.
Transport clients to services and appointments when authorized by program needs and treatment plans.
Administer drug and alcohol screens or tests when needed and authorized by clinical staff or the primary therapist.
Use program assessments with clients, such as DLA-20, MIS, PHQ-9, GAD-7, SOWS, or CIWA.
Maintain case records and other documentation according to agency policies.
Learn and comply with agency policies and procedures for assigned programs.
Participate in required supervision, staff meetings, and training.
Meet productivity and billable-hour expectations established by leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.