Job description

Description:
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All applications received for this position after January 17, 2023, are eligible for a $5,000 Hiring Bonus!_*
Are you in pursuit of an inspiring career that encourages our future generation to thrive? Then Community Counseling Solutions (CCS) is the place for you!
CCS has an opening for a* full time Skills Trainer for the Umatilla County School District.* As a Skills Trainer, you will be responsible for providing behavioral health case management services, skills training, and provide support to children enrolled in services in a school setting.
Successful candidates must possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, or other human service related field, OR
• Three years’ social service experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience with individuals with severe or persistent mental illness, or alcohol and drug dependency.
• A valid driver’s license and personal auto insurance with coverage of $300,000 in bodily injury and $100,000 in property damage.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Proof of covid vaccine, or religious or medical exemption approval upon hire.

Wages for this position range from $22.16 to $31.92 an hour, DOE. CCS has a benefit package including, but not limited to, health, dental and vision insurance, 401K match, life insurance, potential for tuition reimbursement, generous PTO.
DESCRIPTION:
Provides a variety of case management, skills training, parent skills training, support services as required for persons with Developmental Disabilities, Severe and Persistent Mental Illness, and Chemical Dependency as needed for the level of the position.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job:

• Connects clients with community Resources including but not limited to housing, food stamps, insurance, social security, and special needs services.
• Advocates for client in school and home settings
• Provides a variety of life skills training to client and help community partners better deal with behaviors.
• Works collaboratively with treatment team including the Wrap around team.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform the essential functions of this job.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
• Customer service and detail oriented.
• Ability to build a flexible schedule that works with client/ parent/ school availability.
• Comprehensive knowledge of evidence-based practices, including: group skills, one-on-one skills, and community/ parent skills.
• Experience with electronic medical records and telemedicine highly desirable
• Knowledge of cultural and family issues that can contribute to Lifeways’ development of clinically relevant and effective care.
• Bilingual/multilingual a plus
• Ability to operate computers, copy machine, faxes, and scanner.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education and/or Experience: This is an entry level professional position with a BA degree in social work, behavioral health or related field. Two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience working with individuals with high ACE’s scores, severe or persistent mental illness, or alcohol and drug dependency.
• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver’s license. Appropriate state licensure/ certification.

• Must pass a drug test and criminal background check

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the job. The employee is frequently required to sit, walk, or stand; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and ability to talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Hazardous Conditions: Risk of verbal and physical threats from clients. Use of keyboard and computer monitor (repetitive hand motions and potential eye strain). Possible exposure to airborne pathogens.
• Working Conditions: The noise level in the work environment is mild to moderate; 40% office-based, 60% field.
• Equipment / Materials Used: Common office machines including computer, printer, calculator, telephone equipment, tele-health system, copier, scanner, and facsimile. May drive your personal or Agency vehicle.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.16 - $31.92 per hour

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