Skills Trainer - Center Of Hope
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Social Work
Mental Health, Crisis Counselor
Skills Trainer
- Healthcare
Job Location: Center of Hope
- Riverton, WY 82501
Position Type: Full-time
Education Level: HS Equivalent/GED
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
Job Shift: Variable
- Provide support, supervision, activities, and skills training individually and/or in group settings as outlined in the treatment plan. This may include coping skills, self‑care, social interaction skills, illness management, crisis management, daily living activities, community awareness, and transitional support.
- Participate as an integral member of a multidisciplinary treatment team; attend team meetings, community partner meetings, and case staffing as assigned.
- Conduct in‑home skills training visits to assist clients with developing independent living skills.
- Assist in preparing materials for day‑treatment processes (copies, packets, group room setup, and workspace cleaning).
- Maintain case records and documentation per agency policies and procedures.
- Provide all services within the detoxification process, including non‑medical monitoring and medication monitoring per medical policies.
- Perform basic risk assessment and provide immediate referral for expanded assessment and intervention when needed.
- Ensure clients' life and medical safety, behavioral control, and crisis prevention activities within scope of practice; contact supervisors, primary clinicians, and emergency services as needed.
- Contact clinical staff for professional support, increased intervention, alternative placement, or higher level of care.
- Coordinate daily facility operations, including monitoring, walkthroughs, and room searches according to program needs.
- Transport clients to services and appointments as authorized.
- Administer drug and alcohol screens/tests as authorized by clinical staff or primary therapist.
- Use assessments such as DLA‑20, MIS, PHQ‑9, GAD‑7, SOWS, or CIWA with clients.
- Participate in all supervision, staff meetings, and training required by the supervisor and organization.
- Maintain productivity and billable hour expectations as determined by leadership.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Crisis management
- Ability to work with multiple staff, clients, and agencies
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration and independent work capability
- Practical oral and written communication skills
- Alignment with servant leadership and cultural values
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Work EnvironmentThe role operates in a residential facility environment, routinely using standard office equipment such as laptops, photocopiers, and smartphones.
Physical DemandsRegular requirement to talk or hear; near‑vision needed for reading and adjusting focus. The job may require lifting files, opening filing cabinets, bending, or standing on a stool as necessary.
Position Type / Expected Hours of WorkFull‑time or part‑time status depending on the position hired for in a 24/7 facility; days and hours vary according to the assigned shift.
TravelSome travel is required for this position.
Required Education, Experience, or Eligibility Qualifications- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license
- 1‑2 years of training and/or experience in adult education, populations with learning disabilities, or severe mental illness
- Obtain and maintain the following certifications within the first 30 days: CPR/First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, MANDT (training provided in‑house)
Education and Experience
- Experience working with people experiencing mental illness and/or substance use problems
- Experience with people actively experiencing a crisis
- Experience in a residential service environment
- 3‑5 years of…
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