Skills Trainer (Dual-Diagnosis - Multnomah County)

Albertina Kerr; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Life & accident insurance

Career development training

Paid holidays and time off

Employer 401(k) with match

Job summary

Albertina Kerr seeks a Skills Trainer to work with youth in Multnomah County, delivering life skills and crisis support across home, school, and community settings. You’ll collaborate with families and a clinical team to implement IS/ISS plans and maintain detailed documentation.

Requires QMHA credential or relevant degree with 3+ years of experience; ability to lift 50 lbs and drive to various Kerr sites; flexible schedule including evenings and weekends in East Portland and Gresham.

Qualifications

• Eligible to become credentialed as a QMHA per Oregon rules.
• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field or 3+ years relevant experience.
• Experience with youth in clinical, educational, or social services settings preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform restraints as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Teach life skills, coping strategies, and independent living skills.
• Support youth per their IS/ISS plans and treatment goals.
• Deliver services in homes, schools, and community settings.
• Collaborate with guardians, staff, clinicians for coordinated care.
• Document progress and outcomes within required timelines.
• Provide after-hours crisis support on a rotating basis.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Client-centered approach

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Documentation accuracy

Adaptive to diverse settings

Education

QMHA credential

Bachelor's degree in human services / related field

3+ years relevant work experience

Job description

At Albertina Kerr, we believe that all people thrive in nurturing and inclusive communities. Our mission is to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges to lead self-determined lives in their communities.

As a Skills Trainer you will collaborate with youth group home staff and families in Multnomah County to support skill development aligned with individualized support plans (ISPs) and treatment objectives for the people we support. This role offers meaningful and engaging opportunities to enhance both mental health and life skills to support youth in leading self-determined lives. You will deliver services across multiple settings, including home and community environments. This position requires a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends at East Portland and Gresham locations.

What You'll Do:

• Teach and reinforce life skills, coping strategies, and independent living skills
• Support youth in achieving goals outlined in their Individualized Support and Service Plans (ISSPs)
• Provide services in youth group homes, family homes, schools, and community settings
• Collaborate with guardians, residential staff, school personnel, and clinicians to ensure coordinated care
• Implement therapeutic and behavioral support strategies under clinical guidance
• Document progress, interventions, and outcomes accurately and within required timelines
• Assist youth with community engagement, appointments, and recreational activities
• Identify safety concerns and responding appropriately during crises
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development
• Provide after-hours crisis support as part of an on-call rotation

Why Kerr:

You'll make a direct impact in the lives of young people while working alongside experienced clinicians and support professionals who are committed to meeting youth where they are at to accomplish their goals!

Benefits

• Paid medical, dental, and vision employee benefits
• Paid basic life & accident insurance
• Paid internal training and career development
• Paid holidays and generous time off
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with up to 4% employer match
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that provides resources for everything from mental health to pet insurance and financial counselling

Qualifications

• Eligible to become credentialed as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA), meeting Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) requirements through either a bachelor's degree in human services, social sciences, or closely related field, or relevant, three-years of work experience.
• One to three years of experience working with youth in a clinical, educational, or social services setting; experience with mental health and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of youth development and common mental health concerns with a passion for providing trauma-informed and client-centered services.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including supervisors, clinical staff, school personnel, guardians, and group home staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, make sounds judgements, and adapt to diverse situations.
• Understanding of appropriate interventions and activities based on youth's developmental stage.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform physical restraints as needed.
• Ability to meet all background check and credentialling requirements.
• Ability to build appropriate relationships and relate effectively with children, young people, internal and external parties.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and meet and maintain eligibility to drive on Kerr business in accordance with Kerr's Driving Policy.
• A reliable means or methods of transportation to provide in-person services at a variety of Kerr or client sites, during the regular workday and when on-call.