Community Skills Trainer

Valley Comprehensive Community Mental Health Center; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Comprehensive Community Mental Health Center in Morgantown, WV is seeking a Community Skills Trainer for the MH Day Program. This full-time role supports consumers with wellness and daily living skills, including grooming, nutrition, and medication adherence, under established treatment plans.

The position requires a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and CPR/First Aid/Mandt certifications, plus proficiency with EMR documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• As a role model, group leader, and motivator, facilitate and assist consumers in achieving goals of wellness and daily living skills.

Skills

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Mandt Certification

Valid Driver's License

EMR documentation

Documentation skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BA/BS in Human Service Field

Tools

EMR software

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: MH Day Program - Morgantown, WV 26508, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School Diploma, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• As a role model, group leader, and motivator, Community Skills Trainers will facilitate and assist consumers in achieving goals of wellness and daily living skills (i.e. grooming, hygiene, nutrition, cooking, cleaning, taking medications appropriately, etc.).
• Documentation as required by Valley HealthCare System, Medicaid, OSHA, and other licensing agencies. Employee ensures that documentation (such as Direct Services Progress Notes, Client Transportation Progress Notes, etc.) are completed accurately and timely and will reflect services the client(s) has received services as appropriate.
• Perform all-predetermined services as per Individual Treatment Plan.
• Complete Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Documentation during each daily episode of care, notating, clinically, client’s progression/regression in each of the clients’ individualized treatment goals identified in Master Treatment Plan.
• May attend client Interdisciplinary Team meetings and participate in Treatment Plan development.
• Assure that the safety, health and well-being of consumers are always maintained on or off site.
• Implement treatment/behavior/ plans in compliance with Valley HealthCare System’s and State guidelines.
• Completes and submits program specific documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitor, maintain and use appropriately, all equipment and supplies.
• Transportation of consumers to appointments, activities in the community, and to/from Program site, using a company vehicle or employee’s personal vehicle, on rare occasions.
• Support and help in the training of new employees.
• Attends in-service trainings, mandated meetings and completes Essential Learning trainings as assigned.
• Employee will engage consumers in achieving their daily goals and objectives through active treatment.
• OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to perform Essential Duties as outlined below.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR, First Aid, and Mandt Certifications.
• Ability to comply with Consumer’s Rights.
• Ability to comply with Valley’s and Division departmental safety procedures.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Basic Computer Skills (Typing, Microsoft Word)
• Ability to document services in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS in Human Service Field or working towards this.
• Experience working with individuals with Intellectual/ Developmental Disabilities, Mental Illness and/or Substance Use Disorders
• Ability to work flexible hours on occasion
• Experience as part of a treatment team