VOA Northern Rockies · 1 month ago
SKILLS TRAINER - SUB ACUTE
Cheyenne, WY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelVolunteers of America Northern Rockies is dedicated to providing opportunities for staff growth and skill enhancement. The Skills Trainer will support and train clients in a Subacute Crisis residential facility, maintaining documentation and coordinating with staff to meet client needs.
Non-profit Organization Management
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Company
VOA Northern Rockies
Volunteers of America is a national, nonprofit, faith-based organization dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential.
Founded in 1896
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Heath Steel
Executive Vice President- Chief Business Officer
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