Supportive Housing Associate

Company: ColumbiaCare Services
Location: Medford
Posted on: August 7, 2022

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:

Competitive Pay
Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans (30+ hrs)
Generous Vacation and Sick time
Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
Professional development and training opportunities
100% Vested Retirement Plan w/ up to 6% Match (pending completion of waiting period and qualifying hours)
Holiday Pay (9)
Paid Personal Growth Hours
Paid Time Off for Mental Health
Company Paid Life Insurance
Spontaneous Bonuses & Merit Increases
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (confidential access to licensed professional counselors & work/life specialists to assist you with a variety of issues)
Tobacco Cessation Program

For more details about our benefits, visit our website !

About the Job
We have an opening for a Supportive Housing Associate at our Swing Lane Supportive Housing program in Medford, OR. The Supportive Housing Associate motivates adults with serious mental illness to participate in a variety of skills training and other treatment activities. Their primary responsibilities include assisting tenants with health care arrangements; facilitating access to community resources and amenities; and assisting tenants with completing housing applications, move-in arrangements, medication administration, money management, symptom monitoring, and housekeeping. The Supportive Housing Associate encourages socialization, self-help, and communication, and gives daily support for problem solving. This 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.

If you have experience working as a Direct Support Professional (DSP), Residential Assistant (RA), Residential Counselor, Skills Trainer, or Caregiving for a client experiencing severe mental illness, then the Supportive Housing Associate position might be a good fit for you!

Work Schedule: Saturday 9:00am-5:30pm, 8:00am Sunday through 8:00am Tuesday (Full Time Day and Overnight)

What You'll Make
Starting at $19.00+ per hour DOE/Credentials. An additional $2.50 per hour night shift differential will apply during the work hours of 10:00pm - 6:00am.

About the Program
Swing Lane (est. 2018) is a 7-unit Supportive Housing Program providing affordable housing to individuals 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. Swing Lane offers permanent, intensive Supportive Housing as well as transitional Room & Board units for adults with a serious mental illness.

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
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

Successful applicants MUST also have a valid Oregon driver's license, maintain a safe driving record, and 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.

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