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Skills Trainer (QMHA)

Hours per week: 32-35 hours/week (0.8 – 0.875 FTE), non-exempt, Monday – Friday
Supervised by: Clinical Program Manager
Location: Eugene, Oregon or Springfield, OR, subject to change based on program needs
Starting wage range: $25.33 – $31.67, depending on qualifications. 10% differential for Bilingual
Bonus: $1,000 bonus for Step 9 or above in the ORO system

Overview

Relief Nursery provides comprehensive family support services that are easily accessible to families who are raising children birth through five years of age and who are experiencing high levels of stress. We provide early intervention that centers on building successful and resilient children and strengthening parents. Our staff work as a team to provide a unique array of support, from therapeutic classrooms and outreach programs, to parenting education, substance use disorder recovery support and more.

Our Skills Trainers support children in our Therapeutic Early Childhood Program at Relief Nursery. The program provides behavioral health services and early childhood special education services to children ages 3 to 5 years who meet eligibility requirements. Skills Trainers provide classroom support to children Monday through Thursday from 8:15 am – 2:45 pm at Relief Nursery’s Eugene and Springfield sites. Skills Trainers also provide support in other settings, including Friday and weekday evening parenting classes, as well as skills training and child care for enrolled children and their siblings during therapy sessions. Bilingual Skills Trainers provide these services to Spanish-speaking families as well.

Responsibilities

  1. Provide and document billable skills training interventions in the form of emotional, social, and behavioral support to young children during all program hours using Positive Behavioral Support Interventions, and attachment-based, relational engagement with children to promote healthy social-emotional development
  2. Ensure the safety of children safe in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
  3. Collaborate with team in implementing the goals and objectives specified on the child’s IFSP (Special Education), and Treatment Plan (Mental Health). Support data collection and documentation as needed.
  4. Collaborate with team in curriculum planning and program implementation.
  5. Conduct phone calls with families when needed.
  6. Participate in designated team and all staff meetings, training, supervision and Relief Nursery special events. These occasionally fall in the late afternoon or evening.
  7. Participate in a minimum of 24 hours of training per year and engage in other educational requirements of the position.
  8. Provide support for weekly food pantry operations as assigned.
  9. Act in accordance with responsibilities and protocols set forth in Oregon Child Abuse Reporting laws and Relief Nursery policy.
  10. Perform other relevant duties to support program and agency needs as assigned.
  11. Weekly Distribution of Time
    1. Client Services (Billable Time): ~70%, 29 hours
      1. Example model:
        1. 12-24 hours of in-classroom time (skills training)
        2. 2-10 hours individual/family skills training outside of class hours (including evening and Friday parent classes/groups)
        3. 1 hours of team meetings (concentrated in two weeks of the month)
      2. Documentation: 20%, 8 hours
      3. Other: 10%, 3 hours
        1. Trainings, meetings, other
      4. Approximately half of the billable time for Bilingual Skills Trainers should be conducted in Spanish.

Required Qualifications

These qualifications support success in this role. We also recognize that strong candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about this work and meet most of the requirements, we encourage you to apply.

  1. Bilingual in English and Spanish and experience and knowledge of Hispanic/Latinx families and culture
  2. Qualifications include:
    a. Bachelor’s degree in education, family services, early childhood education or related field with early childhood teaching experience; or
    b. A combination of associate’s degree, Oregon Step Registry level 9 or higher and appropriate experience; or
    c. A Bachelor’s degree in a field other than child development or early childhood education and Oregon Step Registry level 9 or higher and appropriate experience; or
    d. Commitment to meet Oregon Registry Online advancement requirements. Employees must achieve Step 6 within two years of hire and continue required advancement. Progress is the employee’s responsibility and requires professional development outside scheduled work hours.
  3. Experience supporting children and families experiencing poverty, stress, and other barriers
  4. Ability to write professionally
  5. Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record/insurance coverage
  6. Current Pediatric First Aid/CPR and Food Handler’s cards or willingness to obtain upon hire
  7. Demonstrated ability to work as a team member, understand developmentally appropriate early childhood practices, and child guidance techniques consistent with a therapeutic approach
  8. Personal cell phone that can be used to communicate with teaching team, families, and other staff as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications refer to job-related education or training, experience, skills, etc. that are beneficial to the position and Relief Nursery, but not a requirement for the position.

  • Bilingual in English and Spanish: Applicants must be able to pass a Spanish Language Proficiency test, allowing them to be certified as a CLSS provider with the State of Oregon, within the first 30 days of employment. Assistance will be provided with this process.
  • Knowledge of and lived experience with Latino/a families and culture.
  • Step 6 or above in the Oregon Registry Online.
  • One year paid employment working in an early childhood classroom setting supporting children with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.

Physical Requirements

  1. Ability to frequently stand, walk, kneel, sit on the floor or in child-sized chairs, lift and carry children up to a certain weight (up to approximately 40 pounds), bend, reach, and sometimes run to respond to emergencies, all while maintaining a high level of alertness and physical stamina to engage with young children throughout the day; this may also include good vision and hearing for observing children’s behavior and interactions. Ability to be incidentally exposed to common childhood illnesses and other common colds/flus/viruses.

Annual Benefits for Employees

Relief Nursery employees working 30 or more hours per week enjoy a generous benefits package as well as of being a part of an organization that makes the world a safer and better place.

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage (very low employee cost)
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 403(b) retirement plan with up to 2% employer match
  • 8 days of paid sick leave per year
  • 5 weeks of paid vacation leave per year (must be taken during the scheduled school district winter break, school district spring break, plus two scheduled weeks in August)
  • 2 days paid personal leave per year (add 1 additional day per each 5 years worked)
  • 10 paid Holidays
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Opportunity for internal growth and promotion, including access to professional development and training opportunities
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer

Pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, DMV check, and proof of auto insurance required. Position will remain open until filled.

Relief Nursery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace

Interested applicants, please apply via Indeed or email resume and cover letter to:

careers@reliefnursery.org