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Columbia Community Mental Health
Peer Support Specialist - OPAS
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What they do
A Social or Human Services Specialist identifies and arranges community services for clients. Can involve coordination of services for people with disabilities or those in recovery. They may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis and can be involved in advocating for client needs.
$60,749 / year median in Oregon
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Peer Support Specialist - OPAS Columbia Community Mental Health - 2.7 Saint Helens, OR Job Details Full-time $28.97 - $37.46 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Paid jury duty Loan repayment program Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Loan forgiveness Life insurance Qualifications Mid-level Recovery peer support Outpatient experience Cultural competency Bachelor's degree Adolescents Working with families Working with individuals with mental health conditions Human Services Peer support advocacy Counseling Certification One-on-one peer support Experience working with families with children Full Job Description Peer Support Specialist - OBHS Job Description Columbia Community Mental Health is a nonprofit agency and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic that provides services to individuals with mental, addiction and developmental disabilities. We uphold our values in authenticity and commitment to quality care. Members of our CCMH team have a daily opportunity to make a positive impact.
Position:
Peer Support Specialist Department :
Outpatient Addictions Department (OPAS)Shift:
Monday - Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Individual schedules can be determined with supervisor and within business needs/hours.Salary Range:
$28.97 to $37.46 (hourly). There are 15 steps on our salary scale. We use a bona fide factor system to determine starting wage (years of experience, education, credentials, and specialty skills that relate to the job requirements).Benefits:
CCMH provides a generous comprehensive benefits program to employees and family members, including qualified domestic partners. Generous Paid Time Off Package. (Full-time employees can earn 22 days of vacation, 9 days of sick time by the end of the first year). Accrual increases with length of service. CCMH recognizes 11 holidays plus a Floater Holiday Medical and Dental Coverage (begins 1st of the month following hire date) VSP Vision Coverage (begins 1st of the month following hire date) 403(B) Retirement Savings (Pre- and post-tax plans with matching contribution) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical, dependent care, and transportation options) Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave Length of Service Award, Outstanding Employee of the Department Annual Award Voluntary Life Insurance Accidental Coverage Insurance Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF),NHSC Loan Repayment Program Licensure Supervision and Continued Education Provided Wellness Benefits:
Employee Assistance Program's (EAP)Position Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in social services field required and/or ability to be qualified as a QMHA preferred. 1-3 years related work experience preferred. History of working cooperatively in a team. Must have a Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist certification by the State of Oregon or the ability to obtain certification within 3 months. Combination of education/experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties outlined for this position may be considered.Summary:
The Peer Support Specialist, as part of an integrated care team, will provide peer-based, supportive services to adults, children, adolescents, and families as assigned by a designated QMHP, Clinical Supervisor or Administrator. The Peer Support Specialist may be assigned to any agency program including, but not limited to: ACT, Crisis, Intensive Services, Outpatient, Jail Diversion, Wrap, Residential or Detox. Essential duties may vary per location/department/position. Commitment toDiversity, Equity and Inclusion:
CCMH strives to address, explore, educate, learn about, and respond to the diversity of the human experience. We create an inclusive, equitable, culturally competent, and supportive environment where employees model behavior that enriches our community. We call our colleagues forward to take conscious and deliberate action to dismantle all systems of oppression by fostering an anti-racist, gender affirming, class conscious, disability aware environment where the innate humanity of others is recognized and celebrated.Working conditions:
This position works in an office environment. Columbia Community Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. As such, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and all will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran/reserve/national guard, disability, or any other similarly protected status. CCMH is a Drugfree workplace.FMLA POSTER
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/fmlaen.pdf Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- Jury Duty Leave
- 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans