Clarvida - Oregon·Salem, Oregon
Provide direct, community-based skills training to youth with behavioral or mental health concerns to support their development and placement stability. Collaborate with a Service Team to develop and implement individualized Service Plans while maintaining accurate and compliant documentation.
Date Posted: April 7, 2026
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.
● 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 full coverage 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
● 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)
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: http://www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-valueswww.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values [http://www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values]See other opportunities: http://www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvidawww.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida [http://www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida]
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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Market context
In Oregon, behavioral health support roles are often sought in community and residential settings, especially for candidates with direct client support experience and crisis-response training. This role is competitive because it combines a high school diploma or GED, one year of relevant experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to earn CPR, First Aid, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your experience with behavioral support and transportation readiness in your application.
