The Skills Trainer works as a member of an interdisciplinary team to implement and monitor treatment for residents living within the residential facility, while supporting a trauma-informed care environment.
Requirements
- Provide therapeutic interventions for residents as required by the mental health treatment plan.
- Integrate best practices into the day to day operations including Harm Reduction, trauma-informed care and Motivational Interviewing.
- Provide individual and group skills training and meet productivity standards.
- Identify and prioritize with the client their treatment plan and community integration goals.
- Perform continuous assessment and measurement of progress toward treatment goals.
- Consult with the Counselor, Program Manager, Program Supervisor, and the Administrator On-Call as necessary in order to maintain treatment team communication.
- Provide treatment in the form of structured group and individual skills training, activity therapy and Community Psychiatric Supportive Treatment;
- Facilitate group activities for residents, typically limited to socialization, recreation, and basic skill training activities.
- Provide supervision and support to residents in areas of self-care, hygiene, housekeeping, meal preparation, use of public transportation, community integration, social skills, etc., in coordination with the treatment team and as directed by the plan of care or mental health treatment plan.
- Provide skills training in the use of public transportation, community integration, social skills etc. as directed by the individual's Support Plan and as dictated by and in coordination with the treatment team.
- Effectively engage residents in order to encourage their participation in skills training.
- Participate in regular supervision and attend clinical case conferences and staff meetings to gain knowledge and communicate program and resident needs.
- Check company email and facility communication log book each shift.
- Comply with and implements the regulations, policies, and procedures under which the facility is licensed and operates.
- May be required to assist in meal set-up, preparation, serving, and clean up related to meal times or cooking group activities.
- Perform other household chores as needed, including but not limited to, light housekeeping and cleaning of biohazards.
- Complete progress notes and documentation within a timely manner - within no more than 72 hours of the service provided.
- Complete and update Behavior Support Plans every 3 months to document the challenging behaviors and issues that may occur and how best to meet the needs with Trauma Informed Care problem solving.
- Monitor, report and coordinate maintenance needs of the program's vehicles to Program Manager.
- Accompany residents to, and assists residents during medical appointments in the community.
- Document and maintain electronic health record (EHR) and ancillary records in a manner that assures compliance with all agency policies, program procedures and local, state, and federal regulations.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation associated with billing, assessment, treatment, client's progress and other activities, as required.
- Respect and honor client rights and responsibilities and demonstrate professional boundaries and ethics.
- Assist in crisis situations as appropriate, following emergency protocols/procedures and coordinate with the treatment team with interventions which support a trauma informed environment for clients/residents and staff.
- Practice and demonstrate competency in avoidance preventing escalation to avoid crisis situations or to neutralize crises in progress.
- Demonstrate responsibility for safety of consumers and/or residents, staff and property; possess familiarity with fire regulations and evacuation procedures.
- Adhere to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPAA requirements.
- Remain awake on all shifts.
- Coordinate with staff on shift regarding resident concerns, building/program needs, and any issues relevant to ensure the smooth operation of the program.
- Coordinate individual skill training plans in collaboration with the Counselor.
- Comply with and implement the regulations, policies, and procedures under which the facility is licensed and operates.
- Complete annual employee training requirements on a timely basis as indicated in the licensing requirements for the facility as well as agency requirements.
- Participate in all scheduled staff meetings, supervision sessions, and other departmental and agency meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
