Skills trainer

Job DetailsJob Location

• Mirror
• Lake
• Manor -
• Cheyenne,
• WY 82001Position
• Type:
• Full-timeJob
• Shift:
• DaySkills
• Trainer
• Classification:
• Non-Exempt
• Reports to:
• Program
• Manager/Supervisor/Lead
• Date: October 2021 ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­JOB DESCRIPTION ___________________________________________________________________ Summary/Objective The Skills Trainer will provide support, skill training, and one-on-one supervision to clients as outlined in the treatment plan. The Skills Trainer will also maintain case records and documentation per Volunteers of America Northern Rockies policies and procedures and coordinate facility operations and client needs with other staff. Essential Functions Provides 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. Participates as an integral member of a multidisciplinary treatment team. Attends team meetings, community partner meetings, and case staffing as assigned by supervisor or clinic director. Conducts in-home skills training visits to assist clients with developing independent living skills. 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. Provide all services within the detoxification process of the Alcohol Recovery Center (ARC) for clients.

Including

• Non-medical monitoring as prescribed in the ARC policies and procedures 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 as needed 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 when needed. Is responsible for contacting clinical staff as needed 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, MIS, ORS/SRS, PHQ 9, GAD 7, LOCUS, SOWS, or CIWA. Maintains case records and other documentation as outlined in agency policies. Familiarizes self and complies with all Volunteers of America Northern Rockies policies and procedures for the individual programs they will be working on. Participates in all supervision, staff meetings, and training as required by supervisor and organization. Maintains productivity/billable hour expectations as determined by leadership. Other duties as assigned. QualificationsCompetencies Crisis management Ability to work with multiple staff, clients, and agencies.