SKILLS TRAINER - SUB ACUTE

Volunteers of America Northern Rockies; Sheridan (WY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Volunteers of America Northern Rockies is seeking a Skills Trainer in Sheridan, WY. This full-time position involves providing support and skill training to clients in a residential facility. Responsibilities include maintaining records, coordinating operations, and ensuring client safety.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and certifications in CPR, Mental Health First Aid, and MANDT.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must obtain and maintain valid certifications within the first 30 days of employment: CPR / First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, MANDT.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, supervision, activities, and skills training to clients.
• Maintain case records and documentation per agency policies.
• Coordinate facility operations and client needs with other staff.

Skills

Crisis management

Ability to work with multiple staff, clients, and agencies

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software

Ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure

Organization skills

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Practical oral and written communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Serenity Place North - Sheridan, WY 82801
• Position Type: Full-time
• Education Level: HS Equivalent/GED
• Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
• Job Shift: Swing
• Classification: Non‑Exempt
• Reports to: Program Manager
• Date: March 2024

Summary / Objective

The Skills Trainer will provide support, skill training, and one‑on‑one supervision to clients admitted to the Subacute Crisis residential facility, maintain case records and documentation per the agency’s policies and procedures, and coordinate facility operations and client needs with other staff.

Essential Functions

• Provide support, supervision, activities, and skills training individually and/or in group settings as outlined in the treatment plan.
• Assist in preparing materials for the day treatment process (e.g., copies/packets, group room set‑up, workspace organization).
• Clean program facilities/areas as needed or assigned.
• Provide medication monitoring of clients following medical policies and procedures.
• Conduct basic risk assessment and refer to program coordinator, primary clinician, or on‑call staff for expanded assessment and intervention.
• Ensure clients’ life/medical safety, behavioral control, and crisis prevention activities within scope of practice; contact supervisors, primary clinicians, and appropriate emergency services as needed.
• Contact clinical staff to intervene in situations requiring professional support, increased intervention, alternative placement, or higher level of care.
• Coordinate daily facility operations including monitoring, walkthroughs, and room searches of facility and clients per program needs.
• Transport clients to access services and appointments as authorized by program needs and treatment plan.
• May administer drug and alcohol screens/tests as needed and authorized by clinical staff or primary therapist.
• Participate as a team member of the client’s care team.
• Utilize assessments with clients as outlined in the program (e.g., DLA‑20, PHQ‑9, GAD‑7, MIS, LOCUS, SOWS, or CIWA).
• Maintain case records and other documentation as outlined in agency policies.
• Familiarize with and comply with all agency policies and procedures for the programs.
• Participate in all supervision, staff meetings, and training required by supervisor and organization.

Competencies

• Crisis management
• Ability to work with multiple staff, clients, and agencies
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software: Outlook, Word, Excel
• Ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure
• Organization skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Practical oral and written communication skills
• Continuous demonstration of behaviors aligned with a posture of servant leadership and our cultural values.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

Residential facility setting; routine use of standard office equipment such as laptops, photocopiers, and smartphones.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to talk or hear; near vision needed for reading and writing; requires lifting, opening filing cabinets, and bending or standing on a stool as necessary.

Travel

Some travel is required for this position.

Required Education, Experience, or Eligibility Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Must obtain and maintain valid certifications within the first 30 days of employment:
  • CPR / First Aid
  • Mental Health First Aid
  • MANDT

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience working with people experiencing mental illness and/or substance use problems
• Experience working with people who are actively experiencing a crisis
• Experience working with people in a residential service environment
• Peer Support Specialist certified

EEO Statement

Volunteers of America Northern Rockies is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics. Volunteers of America Northern Rockies will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 307‑672‑0475.