What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Skills Trainer position at Clarvida?
Location: Salem, Oregon (Community-based)
Employment Type: Full-time (Daytime, Evenings)
Salary: Starting at $19.23/hour
Date Posted: April 7, 2026
About The Role
Clarvida is seeking a Skills Trainer to provide direct, community-based skills training to youth with identified behavioral and/or mental health concerns who are placed in DHS resource homes. In this role, you will work as part of a youth’s Service Team, developing and implementing individualized Service Plans that focus on skill-building, stabilization, and placement success.
Services are delivered during times that are most meaningful for youth and families, which may include evenings, early mornings, and occasional weekends. This is a highly relational role that requires flexibility, consistency, and a strengths-based approach to supporting youth development.
Responsibilities
Full-Time Employees
Community-based with travel to youth homes and community locations (Oregon)
Employment Type
Full-time
How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting youth, building life skills, and helping stabilize placements through community-based services, we encourage you to apply for the Skills Trainer role with Clarvida.
Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Learn more: www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values
See other opportunities: www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida
Equal Opportunity Statement
Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category.
Keywords
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Employment Type: Full-time (Daytime, Evenings)
Salary: Starting at $19.23/hour
Date Posted: April 7, 2026
About The Role
Clarvida is seeking a Skills Trainer to provide direct, community-based skills training to youth with identified behavioral and/or mental health concerns who are placed in DHS resource homes. In this role, you will work as part of a youth’s Service Team, developing and implementing individualized Service Plans that focus on skill-building, stabilization, and placement success.
Services are delivered during times that are most meaningful for youth and families, which may include evenings, early mornings, and occasional weekends. This is a highly relational role that requires flexibility, consistency, and a strengths-based approach to supporting youth development.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct skills training to youth in community settings
- Develop and implement individualized Service Plans focused on placement stabilization
- Work collaboratively as part of each youth’s Service Team
- Support youth with behavioral regulation, daily living skills, and social development
- Deliver services during times that best meet youth and family needs
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation
- Communicate progress, challenges, and updates with team members and supervisors
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience (additional education may substitute for experience)
- Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record and active auto insurance
- Ability to obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification (provided by agency)
- Ability to obtain and maintain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCI) certification (provided by agency)
- Ability to obtain and maintain Tier 1 Collaborative Problem Solving certification (provided by agency)
- Ability to pass fingerprinting and state/federal background checks
Full-Time Employees
- Competitive pay starting at $19.23/hour
- Paid vacation days that increase with tenure
- Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
- Up to 10 paid holidays*
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- DailyPay – access earned wages without waiting for payday*
- Training, development, and continuing education opportunities
- 401(k)
- Free licensure supervision
- Pet insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- National discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
- Mileage reimbursement
- Cell phone stipend
- Benefit availability may vary by state/county.
Community-based with travel to youth homes and community locations (Oregon)
Employment Type
Full-time
How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting youth, building life skills, and helping stabilize placements through community-based services, we encourage you to apply for the Skills Trainer role with Clarvida.
Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Learn more: www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values
See other opportunities: www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida
Equal Opportunity Statement
Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category.
Keywords
skills trainer Oregon, youth skills training jobs OR, community-based youth services, DHS resource home support, behavioral health skills trainer, Clarvida careers
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