Certified Peer Support Specialist
Company: ColumbiaCare Services
Location: Ashland
Posted on: March 17, 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 Supportive Housing Peer Support Specialist
(PSS). ColumbiaCare Services is looking for the right individual to
work Peer-to-Peer, meaning you have personal experience with mental
health challenges and are a recipient of mental health services,
and are willing to share your experiences with adult mental health
consumers. The Peer Support Specialist meets with each new resident
to support the individual in feeling welcome, answer questions, and
provide compassionate support and guidance in setting
self-determined goals. They engage with residents one-on-one as
well as coordinate and facilitate peer groups, provide personal
care services (including shopping, self-help, socialization, meal
preparation, and more), and utilize strategic self-disclosure with
residents to build connection and normalize mental health
challenges.
Work Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday 10:00am -
3:00pm (Part 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
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
The successful candidate MUST:
H ave personal experience with mental health challenges and as a
recipient of mental health services
Be both Certified and Registered through the Oregon Health
Authority as a Peer Support Specialist (PSS) or Peer Wellness
Specialist (PWS)
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.
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 complete crisis
de-escalation and CPR trainings, which require performing various
physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques. Reasonable
accommodations 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.
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Keywords: ColumbiaCare Services, Medford , Certified Peer Support Specialist, Other , Ashland, Oregon
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