Community Skills Trainer

Valley Comprehensive Community Mental Health Center Inc; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Comprehensive Community Mental Health Center Inc in Morgantown, WV is seeking a Community Skills Trainer to support clients in wellness and daily living skills, from grooming to medication adherence. You will document care in EMR and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and certification in CPR, First Aid, and Mandt. Strong English skills and basic computer abilities are essential; prior experience with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid, and Mandt Certifications.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Basic computer skills (Typing, Microsoft Word).

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and assist consumers in achieving wellness and daily living goals.
• Documentation as required by Valley HealthCare System, Medicaid, OSHA, and other licensing agencies.
• Complete EMR documentation during each daily episode of care.
• Attend Interdisciplinary Team meetings and participate in Treatment Plan development.
• Ensure safety, health and well-being of consumers on or off site.
• Implement treatment/behavior plans in compliance with Valley HealthCare System’s and State guidelines.
• Complete program-specific documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Transportation of consumers to appointments and activities using a company vehicle or employee’s personal vehicle.
• Support and help in the training of new employees.
• Attends in-service trainings, mandated meetings and completes Essential Learning trainings as assigned.
• Engage consumers in achieving their daily goals and objectives through active treatment.

Skills

Typing

Microsoft Word

English language literacy

EMR documentation

Driver's license

Education

BA/BS in Human Service Field or pursuing

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Mandt Certification

Tools

EMR software

EMR system

Job description

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 PlanMay attend client Interdisciplinary Team meetings and participate in Treatment Plan developmentAssure 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.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Ability to perform Essential Duties as outlined below.High School Diploma or equivalent.Valid Driver’s LicenseAbility 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 DisordersAbility to work flexible hours on occasionExperience as part of a treatment team