Mental Health Living Skills Trainer Position Details
Mental Health Living Skills Trainer Position Details
ICS partners with people with dual diagnoses, including Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health disabilities. These individuals are living independently and may be learning to manage their symptoms, building positive social connections and getting involved in school or seeking employment. Our role is to support people with disabilities as they work towards their personal goals and overall independence. Training is broad and varied. It can range from helping a person settle into a new apartment and organize their belongings, to teaching cooking skills, or helping to use their phone/tablet/computer, etc.
In this role, Mental Health Living Skills Trainers will provide case management and coordination. The Mental Health Living Skills Trainers will collaborate with Golden Gate Regional Center (GGRC) Case Managers, and other community agencies, (Department of Rehabilitation, College of Marin Student Accessibility Services and Residential Housing Managers) as well as the individual's family. This position will involve participation in multi-disciplinary team meetings and case conferences. The ability to assess and communicate a client's needs, to prioritize, to communicate and collaborate with a variety of involved parties and use of good judgment is essential.
This job can be part time or full time, $22-$25/hr DOE, plus potential overtime accrual. Shifts are fairly flexible between 9am-7pm. Your day would include working with multiple clients for short periods of time throughout the day. Weekend and/or weekday shifts available at locations throughout Marin.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Full time:
The value of these benefits is approximately $1,650/month for full-time employees
100% of health and dental insurance are paid for by ICS (able to add spouse or family member, paid for by employee)
Life insurance policy 100% paid for by ICS
Commuter stipend up to $105/month, depending on distance of commute
$50/month cell phone reimbursement
Paid time off each year:
Vacation accrual: 7.5 to 20 days, depending on tenure
Holidays: 12 days (10 company holidays, 2 you can use at any time)
Sick time: 48 hours
Bereavement and reproductive loss leave: up to 3 days for each
401k and FSA plan enrollment available
Employee Assistance Program available
Mileage reimbursement for travel to work sites
Part time:
Commuter stipend up to $53/month, depending on distance of commute
$25/month cell phone reimbursement
Paid time off each year:
Holidays: up to 10 days based on regularly scheduled work hours, plus 1 day you can use at any time
Sick time: 40 hours
Bereavement and reproductive loss leave: up to 3 days for each
401k enrollment available
Employee Assistance Program available
Mileage reimbursement for travel to work sites
DUTIES
Support clients around their goals, such as transportation training, domestic skills, socialization, financial skills, personal health and hygiene
Attend staff trainings to learn person-centered strategies for partnering with individuals with mental/behavioral health diagnoses
Keep detailed progress notes after each session and update the client's file on the computer
Complete and submit all forms on time, including monthly and annual reports
Attend case conferences with clients, families and other agencies they work with if necessary
Attend staff meetings to discuss current cases and brainstorm creative solutions to challenges
QUALIFICATIONS
Prior experience with this population or lived experience is preferred. Substitute education in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social work or humanities.
Basic computer literacy, specifically with email and Microsoft Office Excellent verbal and written skills
People who are multi-lingual are encouraged to apply
In order to meet the needs of the individuals served by this position, a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance are required. A background check will be conducted.
TO APPLY
Please email your name, phone number, resume and cover letter to SLS Programs Director, Kathy Roshan Moreno, at kathy@connectics.org.
