We are hiring for two Skills Trainer roles: one full-time with benefits and one part-time, minimum 10 hours per week (hourly). This role includes a blend of daytime availability for meetings and supervision, along with after-school availability for client sessions.
The Skills Trainers are skilled and team-oriented mentors who provide mental health services to youth participating in behavioral health services. Skills Trainers provide 1-2 hour weekly sessions to each youth with a goal of developing new skills through pro-social community activities. Skills Trainers operate under the direction of and provide feedback to the Individual or Family Therapist.
OCP Skills Trainers work directly with at-risk youth aged 3-20 who may experience emotional and behavioral challenges. They help the youth meet their therapy goals through playing games, hiking, doing things together out in the community, schoolwork help, attending local events, and by participating in other kid-normative activities. Skills Trainers model skills and provide natural opportunities for program youth to practice these skills in real life settings in the community. Depending on the age of the youth, some of the skills that we practice with youth are around ways of interacting with others in different public settings, initiating and maintaining friendships, learning new ways to regulate difficult emotions such as disappointment, frustration and sadness, taking turns, flexible thinking, and working on independent living skills. It’s tons of fun and our kids usually love their skills training sessions!
What We Offer:
Part-time Hourly Benefits:
- Starting Wage: $20.67/hour potentially higher based on pay equity differentials for education, experience, and/or other pay differentials. Eligible for performance-based increase at 6-month review.
- This position qualifies for Oregon Sick Leave Law:
- Receive 1 hour of protected sick time for every 30 hours you work, up to 40 hours of sick time per year.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to provide support services including counseling and wellness resources.
Full-time Benefits:
Starting Wage: $42,994 potentially higher based on pay equity differentials for education, experience, and/or other pay differentials. Eligible for performance-based increase at 6-month review.
- Benefits Package: Comprehensive medical insurance including prescription, vision and alternative care coverage. Dental (90% employer paid), life insurance. Generous employer-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) and option to contribute to a pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Retirement: employer matching contributions.
- Wellness Perk: Enjoy discounted Individual or Family membership at the Downtown Athletic Club
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to provide support services including counseling and wellness resources.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a behavioral science field.
OR - To qualify as a QMHA: a combination of at least three years of relevant work, education, training, or experience.
OR - A qualified Mental Health Intern, as defined in OAR 309-019-0105
Credentials & Licenses:
- Must have a valid motor vehicle driver’s license, reliable transportation suitable for children, & automobile liability insurance. OCP requires staff that transport clients to be a minimum of 21 years of age.
Youth Peer Support Certification (preferred): To qualify as a Youth Peer Support, you must:
- Be 18-33 years old
- Have lived experience with mental health/addiction services (self or family)
- Complete (or be willing to complete) 40-hour OHA-approved training (PeerPlus by Youth Era, YSS Training by Connected Lane County) and oral health training
- OCP will cover the cost of training and pay staff for their time to complete training if they are eligible for a Youth Peer Support Certification
Preferred Qualifications:
- Understanding of developmentally appropriate behavior for children/adolescents in the home, school, and community. This can be gained through working with children in many settings and/or an educational setting.
- Willing and available to support youth outside regular business hours under the guidance of a supervisor. (additional compensation provided)
- Ability to establish a strong connection with a child or adolescent that combines warmth and humor with effective skill building.
- Creativity and energy to demonstrate healthy play, participate in recreational activities, and provide school assistance, all with a fun, positive, open-minded attitude. You will participate WITH clients in these activities so expect to occasionally get messy or sweaty.
- Available on Wednesdays from 9am-12pm for Early Childhood Playgroup
- Must have a cell phone.
Job Duties:
- Provide community-based skill development to at-risk youth aged 3-20 who may experience emotional and behavioral challenges.
- Model prosocial interactive skills and provide natural opportunities for program youth to practice these skills in real life settings in the community.
- Introduce and practice positive and healthy activities with the youth, such as (but not limited to): hiking, playing games, attending community events, playing basketball, assisting with school work, etc.
- Introduce and practice developmentally appropriate positive and healthy skills such as making a good impression, handling disappointment maturely, initiating and maintaining friendships, taking turns, thinking flexibly, relaxation/coping skills, and independent living skills.
- Use various reinforcement strategies to punctuate practice and acquisition of new skills consistent with youth’s treatment plan.
- Provide feedback and collaborate with the treatment team about behavioral observations and experiences with the program youth.
- Document sessions by completing progress notes using an electronic medical records system either same day or next day following appointments.
- Participate in weekly individual and/or group supervision and trainings as assigned.
- Demonstrate professional boundaries in accordance with OCP policies and procedures.
- Manage and coordinate session scheduling.
Benefits & Perks
- Relaxed Work Environment
- Excellent Admin Support
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Family Friendly
- Staff Social Events
- Dog Friendly Office
- Extensive Training and Supervision
Employment Details:
- Job Title: Skills Trainer II
- Department: Outpatient
- Reports to: Erica Wilson, Early Childhood
- Classification: Full-time position: Salary Non-Exempt. Part-time position: Hourly Non-Exempt.
- Hours: Full-time position: 40 hours per week. Part-time position: minimum 10 hours per week.
- This role includes a blend of daytime availability for meetings and supervision, along with after-school availability for client sessions.
- Location: In person, at 1170 Pearl St. Eugene, OR. Must be able to reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:
Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply:
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that person may be one who comes with relevant transferable skills from a variety of sources and experience.
OCP is welcoming to all genders and sexual orientation.
Oregon Community Programs is an equal-opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce by hiring people who bring new perspectives and experiences to our team. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.
Culture & Environment:
We are committed to creating a work environment and culture where our team members grow and thrive. OCP offers flexible work hours, a friendly team atmosphere including staff social events and a dog-friendly office environment. Of course, we are focused on our business, but productivity and flexibility go hand in hand.
We acknowledge that one marker of a healthy organization is strong connections among staff. We strive to maintain an environment where colleagues take time to learn about one another and celebrate diverse ideas and interests. We connect with people in a friendly and outgoing way and respond quickly and supportively to changing situations or conditions. We collaborate as a team and enjoy bouncing ideas off of each other.