Behavioral Health Skills Trainer

• Behavioral Health Skills Trainer
• Location: Portland, Oregon (Community-based)
• Employment Type: Full-time (Daytime, Evenings)
• Salary: Starting at $19.23/hour
• Date Posted: March 10, 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

Requirements

• 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

Compensation & Benefits

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

All Employees

• 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.

Work Location: 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: clarvida.com
• See other opportunities: clarvida.com

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.

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