Transitional Living Program - Skills Trainer
Hearts With A Mission·Grants Pass, Oregon
Hearts With A Mission·Grants Pass, Oregon
The Skills Trainer provides behavioral services and independent living training to at-risk youth aged 18-21 in a residential setting. Responsibilities include facilitating group sessions, transporting clients, maintaining documentation, and ensuring a safe, supportive environment.
Description Hearts With A Mission has a great opportunity for a Transitional Living Program Skills Trainer in Josephine County. Join our team and make a difference in our community!
Hearts With A Mission serves at-risk youth and families, by providing shelter, educational support, counseling, family reunification, transition planning, and elder companion care all with a faith-based approach.
The Transitional Living Program (TLP) Skills Trainer provides skill building and behavioral services for clients in accordance to the established program guidelines and service plan. Skills Trainers will ensure that the young adult clients (ages 18-21) receive the full range of care and treatment. The TLP Skills Trainer will also plan and facilitate groups, transport clients to support their transitional planning and needs, provide skill building coaching and activities, and complete necessary program documentation. Skills trainers assist in the care and treatment of young adults by providing a consistent presence, skills training and emotional support in a safe and secure manner. All work is performed in compliance with organizational guidelines and policies, as well as all applicable laws.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED The TLP Skills Trainer reports directly to the Transitional Living Program (TLP) Director. This is not a supervisory position. This position has an introductory period of three (3) months.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The essential functions listed below are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned to this position.
The organization may augment duties and/or essential functions at its discretion.
Deliver and coordinate individual and group independent living skills training for young adult clients.
Establish rapport by demonstrating and maintaining clear, consistent, and appropriate boundaries.
Demonstrate alignment with the philosophy of Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) by utilizing the approaches in interactions with youth and young adults, families, staff, and community partners.
Actively supervise and interact with young adults both in the community and within the established milieu to maintain safety and provide services.
Demonstrate knowledge of youth and young adults’ development and group dynamics by adjusting behavioral approaches to developmental level and group interactions.
Provide transportation of youth and young adults, or assistance of transportation for appointments and activities.
Provide individual and group skills training and coaching within skill areas including (but not limited to): Independent living/self-sufficiency, wellness, education, coping skills, navigating the medical community and community living.
Cooking, housekeeping, money management, employment/pre-employment, accessing medical care, managing transportation needs, recreational activities, etc.
Problem solving, de-escalation techniques, stress management, coping skills, social skills, etc.
Prepare and present materials for groups and individual sessions.
Complete progress notes and appropriate documentation.
Meet with TLP team as needed to review cases.
Attend a variety of meetings, trainings, seminars, staff meetings, etc. as requested.
Some will require overnight and out of town travel.
Develop needs and service plans.
Act as a role model to clients; actively incorporate and demonstrate personal and professional empowerment principles and integrity.
Safely de-escalate youth and young adults, including in crisis situations, by effectively using verbal intervention skills.
Concisely and thoroughly document daily information.
Provide timely and accurate documentation to meet billing requirements.
Must adhere to Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) and Standards of Care.
Abide by ethical codes, mission, values, and professional standards, including confidentiality.
Actively utilize, reference, and follow agency policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Present a positive attitude, professional demeanor and demonstrated respect with youth and young adults, families, staff, visitors, and community partners.
Perform all work tasks in a proper and safe manner per established policies, procedures and guidelines to prevent unnecessary injury, time loss and agency expense.
Comply with all federal, state, and agency health and safety reporting requirements.
Represent HWAM in public settings professionally and respectfully; may include public speaking.
Attend trainings and meetings as assigned.
May be appointed to committees.
Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of general record keeping practices and procedures. Knowledge and application of stress management and wellness practices. Knowledge of current and relevant cultural and human diversity. Knowledge of Oregon DHS Mandatory Reporting program. Knowledge of the organization’s rules, regulations, procedures, Mission, Vision, and Values.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS One (1) year of direct experience working with at-risk clients. Valid Oregon driver’s license at time of hire.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience (i.e. some training and 3 years’ experience). Three (3) years’ experience in a similar position such as Skills Trainer or Case Manager. Bilingual in English/Spanish.
Generous Paid Time Off Medical Insurance Company paid Dental, & Vision Insurance for the employee (including affordable options for dependents & partners) Company paid Term Life and AD&D Insurance, plus Long-Term Disability 401k with Employer Match Chaplain Care Team - Confidential, no-cost support for employee and family
Flsa status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Hearts With A Mission is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
Market context
In Oregon, Transitional Living Program skills trainer roles often draw candidates with direct experience supporting at-risk clients and comfort working in community-based settings. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer a related bachelor’s degree, a valid Oregon driver’s license, and a clean background check, while offering benefits such as medical, dental, vision, PTO, and long-term disability. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to highlight hands-on client support and driving readiness.
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