On Call Supportive Housing Associate
Company: Columbiacare Services
Location: Ashland
Posted on: November 2, 2025
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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 Position We have an opening
for a On Call Supportive Housing Associate at our Supportive
Housing programs at our programs in the Southern Oregon area,
including Medford & Ashland, Oregon. The On Call Supportive Housing
Associate motivates adults with serious mental illness to
participate in a variety of skills training and other treatment
activities. Primary responsibilities include facilitating access to
community resources and assisting tenants with health care
arrangements, housing applications, move-in arrangements,
medication administration, money management, symptom monitoring,
and housekeeping. The Supportive Housing Associate encourages
socialization, self-help, communication, and gives daily support
for problem solving. This Supportive Housing Associate position
requires that you demonstrate empathy and active listening. In
addition, you will receive crisis de-escalation training, which
requires performing various physical, hands-on maneuvers and
techniques. This position requires that applicants have the ability
to work as a member of a direct care team serving adults with
severe and persistent mental illness; to support the development of
life skills and therapeutic interventions; perform housekeeping and
meal preparation; medication administration; and keep accurate
clinical documentation. In addition, you will receive crisis
de-escalation training, which requires performing various physical,
hands-on maneuvers and techniques. Please keep the following things
in mind: - On Call staff must work at least 32 hours per month to
stay active on our roster - Attend a minimum of one staff meeting
per month (and clinical supervision if a QMHA) - Stay current on
company training - Respond to facility requesting coverage within 4
hours of initial call. In some cases, more notice can be provided,
up to three weeks’ advance notice Vocational Training Program For
applicants starting as a QMHA-R, ColumbiaCare offers a Vocational
Training Program to accelerate the training, on-the-job
experiential learning, and testing preparation for qualified
employees to achieve the 1000 supervised hours required to complete
their certification as a QMHA-I. Through this program, this
certification can be achieved in as little as 6 months. This is an
optional program. Work Schedule: Days and hours will vary based on
program need and may include holidays, weekends & night and
overnight shifts. Overnight shift (16-hour shift, sleep onsite). An
additional $75 bonus will be included on the nights that you sleep
on-site. What You’ll Make $22.00 - $23.75 per 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 Swing Lane (est. 2018)
is a 7-unit, Supportive Housing Program providing affordable
housing to Jackson Care Connect Members living with a disability.
The goal of this program is to reintegrate individuals into the
community by stepping down into lower levels of care or housing as
they progress in their recovery. This program is conveniently
located near public transportation, and just minutes from a variety
of community resources. Rogue Ridge Apartments is a brand-new,
28-unit, permanent Supportive Housing program in Ashland, Oregon.
Rogue Ridge serves adults who are houseless and living with a
mental illness. The program is in a beautiful three-story apartment
complex with elevators, ADA units, and a community/activity room
for residents to enjoy. Supportive services include on-site staff
who provide peer support, skills training, tenancy assistance,
community navigation, and more; 24/7 access to housing support; and
tenancy services and support around move in and out, rent
collection, maintenance, and repairs. ColumbiaCare Services is a
qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Program. What You’ll Need Must be eligible for Qualified Mental
Health Associate (QMHA) registration. Eligibility requires 1 out of
3 Criteria below: - Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science:
Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Human Development, or related
field; - OR minimum three (3) years of verifiable behavioral health
experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs in
a supervised setting; - OR equivalent combination of behavioral
science education in addition to satisfactory supplemental
behavioral health experience and training If not already registered
as a QMHA through the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board
of Oregon (MHACBO), we will assist you in registering within 30
days of hire. Vocational Training Program: Employees in the
optional Vocational Training Program will have additional training
expectations to meet the requirements for QMHA testing. Driving is
an essential function of this position. Successful applicants must
provide a valid driver's license from their state of residence or
obtain and submit one within 30 days of hire, maintain a safe
driving record, and 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, reach,
stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, climb stairs, as well as lift,
carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds. It may require the ability
to occasionally use ladders, squat/kneel, and perform other
physical tasks as applicable. In addition, you must successfully
complete crisis de-escalation and CPR trainings, which require
performing various physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques and
may require an individual to lift and transfer clients. We
recognize that expertise can arise from diverse experiences. If
you're passionate about our mission but unsure about meeting all
qualifications, we encourage you to apply. For any questions about
eligibility or the application process, please contact our HR
department. 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 the
culture in our communities 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 different backgrounds and who will
contribute to our mission, vision, and core values. 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 and people with disabilities. Compensation details: 22-23.75
Hourly Wage PI36f61368d7f7-37156-37331696
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