Veterans Support Specialist
Company: ColumbiaCare Services, Inc.
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
APPLY TODAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD
What We Offer Enjoy our many benefits and incentives including:
Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans Flexible Spending Account
Generous Paid Time Off 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 On Call Veterans
Support Specialist position at our Beekman House in Jackson County.
If you have experience working as a Direct Support Professional
(DSP), or peer, then this position might be a good fit for you.
This position requires the ability to work as a member of a direct
care team to facilitate supportive services for GPD participants.
Specialists will assist veterans with helping Veterans integrate
into transitional housing and maintain their stability while
working toward long term goals (including housing, sobriety, and
daily living skills) and other related activities that helps
veterans with self-sufficiency. This position works in direct
support of the service plan and case management services provided
by the assigned team, and strives to assist the Veterans in working
toward their goals in order to achieve as much independence as
possible. Work Schedule: Available shifts Monday through Sunday
(Day, Swing & Night) What You'll Make $20.00 - $24.00 an hour
DOE/Credentials. An additional $2.50 per hour night shift
differential will apply during the work hours of 10:00pm - 6:00am.
Additional 5% Language Differential offered for Bilingual or
Multilingual candidates (Spanish/English desired). About the
Program The Veterans Resource Center connects Veterans and their
families with the services they need - starting with securing a
roof over their heads. The VRC is focused on the overall wellness
and reintegration of Military Veterans of all eras. With a primary
focus on housing assistance, access to treatment, case management,
and outreach, we take a holistic approach to addressing the
individual needs of each Veteran. The Grant and Per Diem housing
program (GPD) is a transitional housing program serving Veterans
that have experienced homelessness and need assistance
reintegrating back into the community. It is a shared living
program, where the Veterans each have an assigned case manager that
formulates service plan goals for them to work on during their
stay. ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public
Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. QMHA employees are also
eligible to apply for the Oregon Behavioral Health Loan Repayment
Program. What You'll Need ColumbiaCare is looking for a person who
shares the goals and philosophy of the company. This position is a
great opportunity to learn new skills. Applicants who are Veterans
will be given preference; however, it is not a requirement for this
position. General qualifications include: TWO (2) years of
experience working with houseless Veterans in a supportive role and
familiarity with community resources is preferred Caregiving and/or
behavioral health experience Working with individuals who
experience houselessness Dedication to the wellbeing of each
Veteran Successful applicants MUST have the ability to pass a DHS
criminal background check. Physical Requirements: This position
requires the ability to frequently talk, listen, use hands and
fingers, sit, stand, walk, reach; as well as lift, carry, push, and
pull up to 40 pounds . It may require the ability to occasionally
climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, squat/kneel, and perform
other physical tasks as applicable. In addition, you must
successfully completecrisisde-escalation and CPR trainings , which
req uire performing various physical, hands-on maneuvers and
techniques. Reasonable accommodation s can be made. 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 . Equal
Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans
Compensation details: 20-24 Hourly Wage
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Keywords: ColumbiaCare Services, Inc., Medford , Veterans Support Specialist, Other , Phoenix, Oregon
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