DBT Facilitator for Adults with IDD - Flexible Schedule

Service Alternatives, Inc.; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PayActiv

401(k) Matching

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Schedule

Paid Time Off

Job summary

You will be using your creativity to transform high level mental health concepts into realistic action for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is an opportunity to activate your group facilitation skills, develop and plan enriching therapy and activity sessions while providing direct group and individual therapy to clients.

You will join a team of certified skills trainers to enhance quality of life and independence by conducting weekly groups, in-home sessions, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or a closely related field from an accredited college
• One-year experience working with Adults or Children with Development/Intellectual Disabilities or at-risk youth
• Have a clear criminal history and pass a background check

Responsibilities

• Weekly skills groups
• Weekly skills sessions in client homes
• Community events supporting clients putting skills into practice
• Events and celebrations centered around clients' personal successes
• Develop genuine relationships with clients while maintaining healthy boundaries and strong professionalism

Skills

Group facilitation

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

You will be using your creativity to transform high level mental health concepts into realistic action for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is an opportunity to activate your group facilitation skills, develop and plan enriching therapy and activity sessions while providing direct group and individual therapy to clients.

You will join a team of certified skills trainers to enhance quality of life and independence by conducting weekly groups, in-home sessions, and