Skills Trainer/Mentor

This is an hourly position on our Treatment Foster Care Team, 15 hours/week, with potential for growth to half-time.
Base compensation before adding pay equity differentials: $19.30/hour. Eligible for compensation increase at 6 months.

The Skills Trainers are skilled and team-oriented mentors who provide mental health services to youth participating in our specialized foster care program. 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!

This is an hourly position.

What We Offer:

• Starting Wage: $19.30/hour (potentially higher based on pay equity differentials for education, experience, and/or other pay differentials) Eligible for performance-based increase up to 3% at 6-month review.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to provide support services including counseling and wellness resources.
• Staff social events, dog-friendly office, relaxed work environment
• Friendly team atmosphere, flexibility, and appreciation for having a life outside of work.
• We model and promote communication that fosters connection, respect and honoring each other’s strengths and differences.
• An opportunity to change the lives of young people and their families.

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 309-019-0105Credentials & 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.

Additional Requirements:

• Conceptual 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.
• 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.
• Must have a mobile telephone.

Skills Trainer/Mentor

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 training, consultation, and supervision from the Team Lead and Skills Trainer Supervisor.
• Demonstrate professional boundaries in accordance with OCP policies and procedures.
• Manage and coordinate session scheduling.
• Attend clinical and Skills Trainer meetings as assigned.

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
• Department: Behavioral Rehabilitation Services
• Reports to: BRS Clinical Program Manager
• Classification: Hourly
• Hours: 15 hours a week, Monday-Friday
• 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.

Employment Details:

Base compensation before pay equity differentials: $19.30/hour. Eligible for compensation increase at 6 months.

Location: In person, at 1170 Pearl St. Eugene, Oregon. Must be able to reliably commute.

Schedule: 15 hours a week
Monday – Friday with a flexible schedule

Supervisor: Treatment Foster Care Director

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $19.30 per hour

Expected hours: 15 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• youth-focused work: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19