Description

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Clinical Program Manager, the Behavioral Health Skills Trainer in the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) provides skill building and behavioral services for clients (ages 10-17) in accordance to the established treatment plan, to ensure that the children receive the full range of care and treatment. The Skills Trainer also serves to plan and coordinate groups, provides skill building activities and completes necessary program documentation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• BA/BS Degree in social work, psychology, or related field required.

Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:

• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License. Must be able to meet the Agency’s rules and be eligible to drive for business.  The Agency’s insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must pass First Aid certification course before start of employment. Certification can be completed through the Children’s Receiving Home.
• Must pass CPR within the first six weeks of employment
• Must pass Bloodborne Pathogens and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification courses offered through the Children’s Receiving Home within the first three months of employment.
• Must maintain CPR, First Aid and BBP Certification throughout employment.
• Must complete online Mandated Reporter Training within first week of employment

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Knowledge of child/adolescent development.
• Knowledge about suicide intervention and self-injurious behaviors
• Ability to relate to children and families in a positive manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with children and families.
• Knowledge of child abuse issues.
• Knowledge of group dynamics.
• Knowledge of anger management and coping skills.
• Knowledge of mindfulness
• Must be able to function independently and be able to seek guidance when necessary to assist in working with the children and families.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Skill to maintain a professional, confidential work environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time in an efficient manner.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a culturally diverse client population and work force.
• Ability to work with community and outside agencies in a collaborative and cooperative manner.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.