Skills Trainer

Working Title: Skills Trainer
Program: Children and Family - IIBHT
Report to: Clinical Supervisor or Clinical Services Manager
Pay Range: $28.10- $34.15/hour      

Location: On-site, The Dalles, Oregon (Will serve Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman County- community based travel daily)
Hours/FTE: Tuesday- Friday(Three 9 hour days, one 10 hour day with an hour lunch), 1 FTE (37.5 hours) 
This position requires the ability to work rotating on-call shifts to be split amongst the team to cover 24-hour crisis support services.
FSLA Status: Non Exempt

The Skills Trainer will support the Intensive In-Home Behavioral Health Treatment (IIBHT) program in the Children and Family Services (CFS) department. The IIBHT program offers a combination of services within a community-based setting, including 24-hour crisis support services. This role will provide planning and needs assessment to children and their families. This position assesses and monitors progress and also coordinates/refers resources as necessary. The Skills Trainer works in collaboration with community partners, other Agency staff, and additional support services to ensure that appropriate and effective services are provided to clients. With the high prevalence of trauma among individuals receiving mental health services, this role requires demonstrated understanding of the effects of trauma on health, relationships, coping and other aspects of the lives of those we serve.

Mid-Columbia Center for Living (MCCFL) is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) that specializes in providing services that are both trauma-informed and recovery-oriented to persons / consumers with mental illness and addictions. Trauma-informed care includes safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness and empowerment for both clients and staff. MCCFL serves Hood River, Wasco and Sherman Counties and utilizes a consumer-involved, consumer-engaged and consumer-driven model. MCCFL provides a whole-person care approach to adults and children to address both physical and mental health needs. MCCFL offers a variety of programs including a mobile crisis unit, intensive case management, ongoing counseling, community support, supported employment, jail diversion, hospital discharges, hearings and more.

What you'll need:
Any combination of education, licensure, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position's essential responsibilities is qualifying. This includes:

• Certified as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) by the Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) or register as QMHA-R within 14 days of hire.
• Three years of experience working with children and families in a mental health, behavioral health or special education setting is required.
• Experience working with families and children with severe emotional disturbances and/or early childhood education is required.
• Ability to work rotating call shifts to cover 24-hour crisis support services is required.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish/English is preferred.
• Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS and in accordance with OAR to
• Must possess a valid Oregon or Washington Driver's license, maintain an acceptable driving record, and be insurable for client service purposes and for travel between business offices, meetings and/or trainings.

What you'll do:(The following list represents the essential responsibilities (functions) of the position. It does not, however, represent all of the duties the position may be asked to perform):

• Assess the comprehensive needs of children and families including their current and potential strengths.
• Help youth and families develop skills in various areas of their lives including: emotional regulation, problem-solving, communication, conflict management and resolution; family dynamics and relationships; self-esteem and self-soothing techniques; and daily living activities and advocating for/participating in access to services.
• Partner with families and youth in the process of managing/coordinating care. Teach and model how to effectively navigate systems. Incorporate the strengths of families and youth, including the natural and social support networks on which families rely.
• Collaborate with Mental Health Specialists to provide on-call crisis support services to clients; set up services and support systems that help prevent crises; work with families to build de-escalation and crisis-mitigation skills; when crises occur, respond to home calls in a timely manner to reduce emergency situations; provide crisis support via phone and in-person; update client service notes with crisis support updates as required.
• Provide care coordination/management services to youth and families. Services are provided in the home, virtual and/or a variety of community settings with consideration to client preferences for time and location. 
• Actively participate in joint care planning; ensure collaboration and coordination across systems including community partners and Agency staff.
• Assist with securing needed resources such as financial assistance, transportation, educational services, and treatment services as appropriate.
• Monitor and evaluate progress in appropriateness of services and achieving goals; provide timely feedback/updates to family regarding progress; encourage progress. 
• Serve as an advocate for the child and family as appropriate.
• Utilize agency clinical software system to prepare current client records of treatment and reports as necessary and required.  Responsible for the maintenance and timeliness of all records, progress notes, and other required documentation.
• Perform data tracking and reporting.
• Maintain current knowledge of administrative rules and statutes that govern the work within the program.
• Support the goals of continuity and coordination of care across multiple services and systems over time.
• Participate in program/department and community partner meetings as required.
• Use agency vehicles to travel within the community, provide transportation for clients, and drive between business offices in order to complete essential responsibilities and attend required meetings and/or trainings.
• Regular and reliable attendance; professional communication; confidentiality.

What we'll do:
We recognize your value and will strive to keep you engaged and appreciated. The selected candidate will receive:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• 95% employer-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees only. Low deductible plans for family coverage through PEBB
• PERS Retirement Contribution
• 11 Holidays including 1 floating holiday
• 10 vacation days a year for non exempt employees
• 12 sick days a year
• Education reimbursement and loan forgiveness- HRSA

The hiring process:

1. Application review
2. Questionnaire (if additional information is needed)
3. Panel Interview
4. Possible second-round panel interview
5. Conditional Offer
   1. DMV Record Review, if the position requires driving
   2. 10 Panel Drug Screen(Although recreational marijuana use is legal in the state of Oregon, you will not be considered for this position if you're unable to pass a pre-employment drug screening due to federal regulations.)
   3. Criminal History check through Orchards BCU
   4. Reference check
   5. Licensure Primary Source Verification

MCCFL provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation in the recruitment or selection process, please contact human resources at or email

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