We are guided by the simple yet crucial mission of building brighter futures with children and families.

About the Opportunity:

Job Summary:

Works under the direct supervision of the Day Treatment Skills Trainer Supervisor in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of skills-specific therapeutic services for school-aged youth in the day treatment program. Within the guidelines and direction established by the supervisor, provides education, direction, and modeling to assist client with their treatment goals. Accountable for implementing identified evidence-based therapeutic interventions, assisting with academic instruction, and providing skills training for all clients in the program. Must be able to provide emotional support, leadership, and direction to all clients. Consults with team members, agency personnel, and family members regarding current client issues. Accountable for providing supervision and trauma informed care of clients in the Day Treatment Center. Implements treatment programming in a classroom environment as a member of an interdisciplinary team of professionals.

About the position:

Currently hiring for -

• 40 hrs/week - Monday thru Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM
• Wages start at $19.00/hour.

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

• Engages in positive and appropriate relationship-building with clients, their resources, and coworkers.
• Ensures safety, security, and confidentiality of clients in classroom and community-based settings.
• Completes required documentation of a professional quality and within the timelines specified by policy.
• Facilitates and leads Individual and group skills training with the clients in accordance with the Client’s treatment plan.
• Understands and participates in the treatment process (from assessment to discharge), including interdisciplinary communication, family engagement, documentation, and relationship building.
• Demonstrates understanding of risk management procedures, protocols, policies and interventions related to high-risk client behavior. This is achieved through policy review, formal testing, training compliance, and validated observation which demonstrates these competencies.
• Facilitates and leads Crisis Management and Intervention. This includes modeling the Nonviolent Crisis Intervention principals of Care, Welfare, Safety, and Security while providing verbal and physical intervention as instructed in the course.
• Communicates in developmentally appropriate and respectful manner with clients, their resources, and coworkers.
• Conducts oneself in a professional and respectful manner with clients, their resources and coworkers; as evidenced by actions, language, and attire.
• Demonstrates cultural awareness and works toward cultural competencies for the organization.

About You:

• Demonstrates an understanding of child and adolescent development and treatment standards, models, concepts, and theories.
• Demonstrates ability to establish clear and appropriate boundaries in relationships with clients and the handling of confidential information.
• Demonstrates an approach to problem solving, goal achievement, and corrective strategies which are systematic, orderly, and empirical.
• Excellent written and verbal communications.

Preferred

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience: Two (2 years) full years experiences as a direct care worker with at-risk children and/or adolescents is preferred.

Benefits:

We offer an excellent benefits package, including the following:

• 100% Employer Paid Medical, Vision, and Dental for Full Time Employees
• 401k retirement plan matches.
• Growth | Career track, continuing education, and professional development.
• Paid Training
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave
• Free meals while on duty!
• And more!

About us:

Our vision is to create safe communities where children are healthy, and every family has the opportunity for success. Families get the support they need – when and where they need it. There is a focus on prevention and health; organizations and systems are connected in a synergistic sanctuary community that generates: Non –violence, Growth and Change, Democracy, Emotional intelligence, social learning, Open communication, and Social Responsibility.

Our investment in the future of each child means that the next generation of Oregonians will have the skills to contribute meaningfully through employment, community service, and raising their own healthy families.

At TFS we believe that every child and family can have a brighter future, through the love we bring together we can make this possible. There is so much need for mental and emotional support at all levels of our communities.

To take a behind the scenes look our programs please visit our website at https://www.trilliumfamily.org/

Physical Demands: For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion, and environment, please contact the HR department. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.

Application Details: Consideration of candidates will be on-going, and position may close after three days of original postings.

If you need accommodation to review the information and/or complete the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Trillium Family Services is a drug-free workplace. All final applicants will be subject to a criminal record identification check pursuant to ORS 181.536.727.537 and agency policy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider and support culturally linguistically diverse governance, leadership, and workforce.