Residential Skills Trainer

Pathways; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Clarvida is seeking a Residential Skills Trainer to support adults with severe and persistent mental illness living in a residential group home in Columbus, Georgia. You will work directly with residents to build essential life skills that promote independence, stability, and successful community living, with on-site supervision.

You will provide daily guidance and structure in areas such as housekeeping, meal preparation, budgeting, hygiene, medication management, and use of public

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or related field preferred.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to culturally diverse populations.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license with a clean MVR.
• Clean criminal background check (no conviction or credible evidence of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children or adults)

Responsibilities

• Support residents in developing daily living and independent living skills.
• Assist with housekeeping, meal preparation, budgeting, hygiene, and safety.
• Support medication management and monitor client-administered medications.
• Monitor resident behaviors, needs, and progress toward individual goals.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Transport residents to medical appointments, grocery trips, and community activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation of services, observations, and progress.
• Collaborate with residential staff and supervisors to support client stability

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cultural sensitivity

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in human services

Job description

Description

Residential Skills Trainer

Location: Columbus, Georgia (On-site / Residential)

Employment Type: Part-time

Salary: $15.00-15.30/hour

Date Posted: 6/4/26

About The Role

Clarvida is seeking a Residential Skills Trainer to support adults with severe and persistent mental illness living in a residential group home setting. In this role, you will work directly with residents to build essential life skills that promote independence, stability, and successful community living.

You will provide daily guidance and structure in areas such as housekeeping, meal preparation, budgeting, hygiene, medication management, and use of public transportation. This role also includes monitoring resident progress, documenting behaviors, providing crisis intervention when needed, and transporting residents to appointments and community activities. You will work closely with a residential team and receive ongoing supervision to support professional growth and high-quality service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support residents in developing daily living and independent living skills


• Assist with housekeeping, meal preparation, budgeting, hygiene, and safety


• Support medication management and monitor client-administered medications


• Monitor resident behaviors, needs, and progress toward individual goals


• Provide crisis intervention as needed


• Transport residents to medical appointments, grocery trips, and community activities


• Maintain accurate documentation of services, observations, and progress


• Collaborate with residential staff and supervisors to support client stability

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required


• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field (Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field) preferred


• Professional verbal and written communication skills


• Knowledge of and sensitivity to culturally diverse populations


• Valid Georgia Driver’s License with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)


• Clean criminal background check (no conviction or credible evidence of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children or adults)

Compensation & Benefits

All Employees

• 401(k)


• Free licensure supervision


• Employee Assistance Program


• Pet insurance


• Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment


• Mileage reimbursement*


• Cell phone stipend*


• Benefit availability may vary by state/county.

Work Location

On-site / Residential (Georgia)

Employment Type

Part-time

Equal Opportunity Statement

Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category.