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Skills Trainer

Skills Trainer

Boys & Girls AidPortland, OR, US
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Boys & Girls Aid is committed to recruiting, hiring and retaining a diverse staff with a variety of backgrounds. We will honor your unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. We are an inclusive community dedicated to investing in relationships and authentically valuing others.

Boys & Girls Aid is hiring a full-time Skills Trainer in Portland, OR.

Are you caring and empathetic while maintaining professional boundaries? Can you stay calm and patient in stressful situations? Do you have a strong work ethic? If yes, you might be a great fit for this role!

Pay & Benefits

  • Pay : $20.00 - $21.50 / hour
  • Benefits include :

Medical, dental, life, and AD&D insurance

  • Flexible time off & holiday pay
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 403(b) retirement plan with 4% employer contribution after 6 months
  • Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility

    • About Boys & Girls Aid

    Founded in 1885, our mission is to ensure every child in foster care grows up in a family. We build healthy environments, invest in relationships, and create lasting opportunities for youth. We value our employees through open communication, transparency, and a supportive culture.

    What You'll Do

    As a Skills Trainer, you'll :

  • Design and lead skill-building activities for youth
  • Support positive behavior and communication
  • Guide recreational and cultural activities onsite and in the community
  • Transport youth to appointments using your own car or agency van
  • Conduct nonviolent crisis interventions (NVCI)
  • Collaborate with foster parents and staff to help youth succeed

    • Qualifications

  • Two (2) years of experience in social services, mental health, or caregiving with youth

    • OR

    Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or sociology + 1 year experience

  • Valid OR / WA driver's license, auto insurance, and clean driving record
  • Current First Aid and CPR certifications

    • Ready to Apply?

    If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please complete our 3-minute, mobile-friendly application . We look forward to meeting you!

    Note : This job description highlights key responsibilities and is not all-inclusive.

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