Description

Founded in 1867, the Sacramento Children's Home is the oldest active charity in Sacramento and among the most highly respected. SCH is an equal opportunity employer who values an inclusive work environment that celebrates and recognizes the diversity of its employees. At SCH, we appreciate that having employees of many different backgrounds strengthens our organization, and we strive to create a workforce that reflects the diverse and culturally rich communities that we serve.

OVERVIEW: The Skills Trainer provides education and support for children identified as needing social skills and/or violence prevention education. The Skills Trainer will provide evidence-based lessons to students in group settings in school or other community-based locations that best meet the needs of the community. 

DUTIES:

• Conduct group educational sessions (social skills and/or violence prevention) with youth with fidelity to the evidence-based curriculum and agency policies.
• Utilize creative and engaging teaching modalities to increase participation and retention of youth in programs.
• Provide basic classroom behavioral management techniques as needed.
• Follow monitoring of participants in sessions and, if necessary, follow up with youth and families to support continued participation.
• Provide baseline assessment and post-assessment of each youth as required and enter the data into the data monitoring system.
• Provide rewards/incentives for ongoing participation and graduation from the program.
• Encourage family participation in sessions to support skill-building at home and in other settings.
• Provide services in the school and in various community sites.
• Collaborate with school personnel and ensure compliance with district policies.
• Staff all critical incidents with a supervisor in a timely manner to ensure safety in compliance with agency policies.
• Follow up with mental health referrals as needed.
• Support NPP curriculum as needed.
• Participate in scheduled supervision to review participant progress.
• Attend required agency training, meetings, and events.
• Coordinate services with school sites and community partners as required.
• Participate in outreach presentations as scheduled.
• Follow up with referrals to community-based resources.
• Write and maintain accurate case files, including but not limited to, correspondence, screenings, checklists, referrals, etc.
• Conduct outcome measurement and document baseline and post-assessments.
• Prepare Critical Incident and Suspected Child Abuse reports as necessary.
• Perform data entry duties as needed.

LOCATION: 2750 Sutterville Rd., Sacramento, CA 95820

SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

SALARY: $20.09 - $22.60 per hour, to start

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.

BA degree from an accredited college or university and 6 months of experience working with children and families in a social services or community-based program are required; Or

At least 60 units completed from an accredited college and 2 years of experience working with children and families in a social services or community-based program are required; Or

At least 30 units completed from an accredited college and 3 years of experience working with children and families in a social services or community-based program are required. 

Driving is an essential function of this job. As such, employees in this position will be required to furnish their own vehicle to be used in the course of employment. A valid driver’s license and minimum insurance coverage is also required. Must be at least 21 years old.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with families.
• Knowledge of basic classroom/group behavioral management.
• Knowledge of mental illness issues.
• Knowledge of child abuse issues.
• Knowledge of child development and behavior.
• Knowledge of family dynamics.
• Knowledge of substance abuse issues.
• Knowledge of local cultures.
• Skill to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
• Good organizational skills.
• Skill to maintain a professional, confidential work environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time in an efficient manner.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word/Outlook.
• Knowledge and ability to enter information in databases.
• Ability to work with schools/community personnel.
• Ability to be culturally sensitive.

BENEFITS: Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance, short and long-term disability plans, retirement plan with company match, paid vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, professional development, and career advancement opportunities.

TO APPLY: External candidates must complete our online employment application available at www.kidshome.org/careers

PLEASE NOTE: Non-SCH employees who are made an offer of employment will be required to pass a post-offer, pre-employment background process that includes passing a drug test, including marijuana. Applicants who do not pass any part of this pre-employment process will have their offer of employment rescinded.