Certified Peer Support Specialist
Company: ColumbiaCare Services
Location: Junction City
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
APPLY TODAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE MENTAL HEALTH
FIELD!
ColumbiaCare Services is a Behavioral Health Care Provider subject
to OAR 333-019-1010 , which requires all employees to be fully
vaccinated for COVID-19 or qualify for a medical or religious
exemption in accordance with the rule.
What We Offer
Enjoy our many benefits and incentives including:
Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans
Flexible Spending Account
Generous Vacation and Sick time
Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
Professional development and training opportunities
100% Vested Retirement Plan w/ up to 6% Match
Holiday Pay (9)
Paid Personal Growth Hours
Paid Time Off for Mental Health
Company Paid Life Insurance
Spontaneous & Longevity Bonuses
Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Tobacco Cessation Program
For more details about our benefits, visit our website !
About the Job
We have an opening for a Certified Residential Peer Support
Specialist . This position will support three Secure Residential
Treatment programs on OSH Junction City Hospital's campus. The Peer
Support Specialist will meet each new resident at admission to the
program and support the individual in feeling welcome, answer their
questions, provide compassionate support, and guide them in
articulating any self-determined goals they may want to work on
while at the residential treatment facility. The position will
engage in one-to-one conversations with residents to build trust,
utilize strategic self-disclosure to build connection and normalize
mental health challenges, and support individuals in connecting
with community peer support systems. This position will facilitate
and coordinate peer groups where residents can discuss their unique
recovery stories and challenges. In addition, the Residential
Support Specialist will receive crisis de-escalation training,
which requires performing various physical, hands-on maneuvers and
techniques. If you have experience working as a Peer Support
Specialist or facilitating recovery-oriented conversations or
groups, then this position may be a great fit for you!
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 10:00am - 6:30pm (Full Time
Day)
What You'll Make
$20.00-$24.00 per hour DOE/Credentials.
Additional 5% Language Differential offered for Bilingual or
Multilingual candidates (Spanish/English desired).
About the Program
This position will support McKenzie Ridge, Madrone Ridge, and
Manzanita Ridge. These programs are state-licensed Secure
Residential Treatment Facilities (SRTF's), and each serve up to 8
adults who require Aid and Assist services. Clients receive
restoration services, competency assessments, mental health
rehabilitation services, and personal care supports in a secure
residential setting. The facilities are located on the OSH Junction
City Hospital campus.
ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public
Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
What You'll Need
The following qualifications are REQUIRED :
Must have personal experience with mental health challenges
Must be Certified and Registered through the Oregon Health
Authority (OHA) as a Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness
Specialist .
The ideal candidate will be familiar with the criminal justice
system and restrictive environments (inpatient, outpatient,
etc.).
Successful applicants MUST also have a valid Oregon driver's
license, maintain a safe driving record, and have the ability to
pass a DHS criminal background check.
About Us
ColumbiaCare Services is a non-profit, behavioral health and
Veteran's service agency offering a full spectrum of programming to
help people get better. We are more than a company. We are a
diverse team of individuals who are in the business of changing
people's lives. We specialize in providing outpatient services,
residential treatment programs, mental health housing, and other
supports in beautiful and therapeutic service settings. We promote
the whole health and wellbeing of the individuals and communities
we serve. We value and honor diversity in all forms, including but
not limited to race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, nationality,
spirituality, Veterans, people with disabilities, and members of
the LGBTQ+ community. We welcome persons from historically
underrepresented groups to apply. We seek applicants who can
demonstrate experience working with individuals from diverse
backgrounds and who will contribute to our mission, vision, and
core values.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
Employer; therefore, we invite individuals from all walks of life
to apply. We strive to deliver equitable employment best practices
and opportunities for all, from recruitment, to interviewing and
hiring, to our retention activities, promotions, and training and
growth opportunities. We give priority to applicants who qualify
under protected Veteran status as well as bilingual and/or
bicultural applicants.
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Keywords: ColumbiaCare Services, Eugene , Certified Peer Support Specialist, Other , Junction City, Oregon
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