Veterans Support Specialist
Company: ColumbiaCare Services, Inc.
Location: Medford
Posted on: May 9, 2024
Job Description:
APPLY TODAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD! What
We OfferEnjoy 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 ! About the Job We
have an opening for a Veterans Support Specialist position at our
Beekman House in Medford, Oregon. If you have experience working as
a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA), Direct Support
Professional (DSP), or Peer Support Specialist, then this position
may be a great fit for you. This position works on a direct care
team that facilitates supportive services for Grant and Per Diem
(GPD) participants. Veterans Support Specialists assist Veterans in
working towards their goals and achieve as much independence as
possible. This includes helping Veterans integrate into
transitional housing and maintain their stability while working
toward their long-term goals (including housing, sobriety, and
daily living skills). Work Schedule: Saturday and Sunday, 12:00am -
12:00pm (Part Time, Night) What You'll Make$20.00 - $24.00 per hour
DOE/Credentials. An additional $2.50 per hour night shift
differential will apply during the work hours of 10:00pm -
6:00am.Additional 5% Language Differential offered for Bilingual or
Multilingual candidates (Spanish/English desired). About the
ProgramThe Veterans Resource Center connects Veterans with the
services they need. The VRC is focused on the overall wellness and
reintegration of Military Veterans of all eras. With a primary
focus on housing assistance, case management, and outreach, we take
a holistic approach to addressing the individual needs of each
Veteran. ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. What You'll
NeedColumbiaCare 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 require
performing various physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques.
Reasonable accommodations can be made. About UsColumbiaCare
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
veteransCompensation details: 20-24 Hourly
WagePI2cc297a1b150-31181-34416160
Keywords: ColumbiaCare Services, Inc., Medford , Veterans Support Specialist, Other , Medford, Oregon
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