Residential Trainer

The Residential Trainer is responsible for providing the necessary training for Residential staff members to ensure the safety needs, supervision and overall care of the clients while maintaining a therapeutic environment. Responsible for the training required for the general duties and responsibilities of all residential staff such as staff orientation, crisis intervention training, positive interaction training between staff members and clients, variance reports, critical/unusual incident reports, handbook implementation, company policy, general documentation, positive work environment, and team meetings.

• Completing initial on-boarding training and orientation of all KS Residential staff.
• Provides training of interventions in crisis situations using the approved crisis intervention
• Provides training for the maintenance of client safety and supervision.
• Attend Training of Trainer sessions to provide additional training opportunities to staff.
• Provides training on maintaining structure, discipline, and security in meeting the needs of clients, as well as provides coaching and serves as a role model to staff.
• Provides training in awareness of all safety procedures and practices those safety procedures.
• Provides training in documentation of each significant incident in each client’s file.
• Provides training in the administration of CPR, First Aid, BBP, AED, and evacuation carries. Videos weekly schedule to supervisor.
• Maintain and submit records of staff attendance at training courses to appropriate parties so that they may be logged into databases.
• Develops and coordinates training as requested by researching information, formulating presentations, locating speakers, scheduling events, and providing materials.
• Provides coverage in emergency situations as needed.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary meetings.
• Implements Saint Francis Ministries training policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), rules, personnel policies, and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state, and local rules, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms.
• Reports critical/unusual/significant incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical, and safety channels.
• Ensures clients’ rights are protected.
• Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.

• Master’s degree in human services, Education, leadership or closely related field
• Kansas Licensed Mental Health Provider Preferred.
• First Aid/CPR
• 1 year experience working with adolescents or in training.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must pass a physical examination, including drug screen and TB Skin Test.
• Must pass an MVR, KBI and Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Clearance check.
• Must have a valid KS driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Lifting requirements of 50 lbs.