Oregon Health Authority
Salem, OR
Oregon Health Authority has a unique Limited Duration opportunity for a Public Affairs Specialist 1 to join a team working to improve health outcomes of Oregonians impacted by racism through the development of a novel mobile health unit pilot program.
Do you have experience co-designing and implementing communications and outreach plans that facilitate community engagement and shape program and policy development? Are you passionate about inviting and synthesizing multiple and diverse perspectives to convey the approach, experience and outcomes of efforts aimed at promoting health equity and reducing health disparities? We look forward to hearing from you!
This posting will be used to fill one (1) 24-month Limited Duration, full-time position. The position is classified and is represented by a union.
Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position
What you will do!
Coordination, communications, and outreach work across the Community Engagement Team and Medicaid, including building communications and community engagement plans.
Assisting with improving health outcomes of Oregonians impacted by racism; helping convene an advisory committee and facilitate the committee’s work. The committee will guide the development of a pilot program to operate culturally and linguistically specific to mobile health units.
Planning and organizing ongoing meetings, locate and arrange for speakers, coordinate and arrange for reprographic needs, like publishing of conference promotional materials, and individual needs of speakers or participants. Issuing grants and administering contracts with grant recipients. Participating in the creation of the feasibility of expanding mobile health units throughout the state and writing interim and final reports to the legislative assembly.
OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.
What's in it for you?
medical, vision and dental benefits packages
Paid Leave Days: 11 paid holidays/year, 3 paid "Personal Business Days"/year, 8 hours paid sick leave/monthly, progressive vacation leave accrual
Pension and retirement programs
Optional benefits: short/long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts (health care and childcare).
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Three years technical or higher-level experience directly related to the position under recruitment.
OR
A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or the Behavioral or Social Sciences or related degree.
Desired Attributes
Preference may be given for the ability to read, write, speak and interpret English and one of the 5 most common languages in Oregon other than English (Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian, and Korean) with full proficiency in a culturally humble manner.
Evidence of ongoing development of personal cultural awareness and humility, and knowledge of social determinants of health and their impacts on health outcomes.
Experience supporting/facilitating the development and implementation of policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and address systemic health disparities, with an emphasis on integrating the voice of consumers with lived experience.
Experience in collaborating with diverse populations most harmed by social injustice and inequities; demonstrated ability to build and steward positive relationships with diverse community groups including communities of color, immigrant groups, the disability and neurodivergent communities, veterans, older adults, individuals identifying as LGBTQIA2S+ and other communities that have been traditionally marginalized.
Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly the Oregon Health Plan/ Medicaid Administration in Oregon.
Strong communication skills across a variety of forms that demonstrate the ability to facilitate appreciative inquiry, foster trust and transparency, and promote human-centered change management.
Experience developing communication plans, communication materials including social media content, guidance documents and resources, especially as it relates to program and policy development.
Experience applying principles and methods of web site information architecture and design layout.
Experience communicating qualitative and quantitative information, verbal and written, that are accessible to and understood by audiences with different levels of comprehension or interest and that are culturally responsive, inclusive, and appropriate.
Ability to demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook skillset; and skilled use of collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Smartsheet.
Demonstrates skills in the following areas:
Community and Partner Engagement
Data Synthesis, Analysis and Reporting
Project Planning and Prioritization
Team Collaboration & Group Facilitation
Written and oral communication, including preparation of reports and presentations
How to apply:
Complete the online application at Oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-151656
Deadline: 3/25/24
Oregon Health Authority has a unique Limited Duration opportunity for a Public Affairs Specialist 1 to join a team working to improve health outcomes of Oregonians impacted by racism through the development of a novel mobile health unit pilot program.
Do you have experience co-designing and implementing communications and outreach plans that facilitate community engagement and shape program and policy development? Are you passionate about inviting and synthesizing multiple and diverse perspectives to convey the approach, experience and outcomes of efforts aimed at promoting health equity and reducing health disparities? We look forward to hearing from you!
This posting will be used to fill one (1) 24-month Limited Duration, full-time position. The position is classified and is represented by a union.
Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position
What you will do!
Coordination, communications, and outreach work across the Community Engagement Team and Medicaid, including building communications and community engagement plans.
Assisting with improving health outcomes of Oregonians impacted by racism; helping convene an advisory committee and facilitate the committee’s work. The committee will guide the development of a pilot program to operate culturally and linguistically specific to mobile health units.
Planning and organizing ongoing meetings, locate and arrange for speakers, coordinate and arrange for reprographic needs, like publishing of conference promotional materials, and individual needs of speakers or participants. Issuing grants and administering contracts with grant recipients. Participating in the creation of the feasibility of expanding mobile health units throughout the state and writing interim and final reports to the legislative assembly.
OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.
What's in it for you?
medical, vision and dental benefits packages
Paid Leave Days: 11 paid holidays/year, 3 paid "Personal Business Days"/year, 8 hours paid sick leave/monthly, progressive vacation leave accrual
Pension and retirement programs
Optional benefits: short/long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts (health care and childcare).
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Three years technical or higher-level experience directly related to the position under recruitment.
OR
A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or the Behavioral or Social Sciences or related degree.
Desired Attributes
Preference may be given for the ability to read, write, speak and interpret English and one of the 5 most common languages in Oregon other than English (Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian, and Korean) with full proficiency in a culturally humble manner.
Evidence of ongoing development of personal cultural awareness and humility, and knowledge of social determinants of health and their impacts on health outcomes.
Experience supporting/facilitating the development and implementation of policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and address systemic health disparities, with an emphasis on integrating the voice of consumers with lived experience.
Experience in collaborating with diverse populations most harmed by social injustice and inequities; demonstrated ability to build and steward positive relationships with diverse community groups including communities of color, immigrant groups, the disability and neurodivergent communities, veterans, older adults, individuals identifying as LGBTQIA2S+ and other communities that have been traditionally marginalized.
Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly the Oregon Health Plan/ Medicaid Administration in Oregon.
Strong communication skills across a variety of forms that demonstrate the ability to facilitate appreciative inquiry, foster trust and transparency, and promote human-centered change management.
Experience developing communication plans, communication materials including social media content, guidance documents and resources, especially as it relates to program and policy development.
Experience applying principles and methods of web site information architecture and design layout.
Experience communicating qualitative and quantitative information, verbal and written, that are accessible to and understood by audiences with different levels of comprehension or interest and that are culturally responsive, inclusive, and appropriate.
Ability to demonstrate advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook skillset; and skilled use of collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Smartsheet.
Demonstrates skills in the following areas:
Community and Partner Engagement
Data Synthesis, Analysis and Reporting
Project Planning and Prioritization
Team Collaboration & Group Facilitation
Written and oral communication, including preparation of reports and presentations
How to apply:
Complete the online application at Oregonjobs.org using job number REQ-151656
Deadline: 3/25/24
Fairfax County Government
Fairfax, VA
This position includes a signing bonus of $2,500 (full-time) for new county hires. Are you a champion for kinship placements? Have you been told you have excellent engagement and assessment skills? Do you enjoy a bit of detective work? The Division of Children, Youth and Families (CYF) of the Department of Family Services (DFS) is seeking a Kinship Navigator (Social Services Specialist III) to connect and work directly with kinship caregivers of children at risk of separation or who have already entered the child welfare system. Learn more about the culture of DFS, meet our director and some of our employees, watch videos about our programs, and check out the great health benefits offered by Fairfax County. Grow your career with Fairfax County! With more than 16,000 employees, Fairfax County is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging opportunities across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a Fairfax County employee, you impact the well-being of our community every day. This is an exciting time to join Fairfax County Government as we shape racial and social equity policies in the county through the One Fairfax Policy. Using this framework, we intentionally consider equity when making policies or delivering programs and services. To learn more, we highly encourage you to watch the Becoming One Fairfax—An Introduction to Key Concepts video and visit the One Fairfax webpage here . The Department of Family Services (DFS) is committed to strengthening the well-being of its diverse community by protecting and improving the lives of all children, adults, and families through assistance, partnership, advocacy, outreach, and quality services. To learn more about DFS and its Mission, Vision, and Values, please click here . The Kinship Navigator is a member of the Permanency Unit under the Foster Care and Adoption (FC&A) Resource and Support Program. Under general supervision of the Social Services Supervisor, performs tasks independently to protect children and build family resilience as articulated by local, state, and federal policies and laws. Working hour is Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., however, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday hours will be required. Duties and responsibilities include the following:
Connects with Spanish speaking potential kinship caregivers by phone or in person early in the family finding process
Engages with kinship caregivers identified through Family Finding to explore placement options
Provides information to kinship caregivers considering becoming certified as resource parents
Supports the kinship caregivers with the emergency foster home approval process to include completion of the mutual family assessment
Visits kinship caregivers in their homes
Uses automated technology in multiple systems to maintain client data, case records, and correspondence
Assesses and evaluates the potential kinship caregivers and provides information and resources
Collaborates with social services specialists within the Division of CYF to provide services to kinship caregivers and their families
Participates in kinship practice improvement teams within CYF and within the community
Provides support and resources to Fairfax County residents through responding to calls on the Kinship Resource Line
Works collaboratively with CYF Quality Assurance staff to evaluate kinship services and promote positive outcomes for kinship families
Provides supervisory support to staff during the absence of the unit supervisor
Perform other duties as assigned to ensure child safety and improve outcomes in families and improve outcomes in families
Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.) Contributes to the development of protocols, policies, procedures, grants and contracts for a social services program, department, and other entities; Assists the supervisor in planning and carrying out training for new staff, providing guidance to staff. May directly supervise staff, and covers for the supervisor in their absence; Serves as a policy expert in an area of social work specialization; Conducts comprehensive clinical assessments and prepares and implements service plans; Works with clients to develop a plan of service to meet social, health, emotional and economic needs. With the client, formulates objectives and identifies actions to resolve the clients' problems; Conducts home visits to families for the purpose of monitoring, counseling and supervision; Provides crisis intervention on a timely basis to clients or families whose well being is seriously and immediately threatened, to include Child Protective Services after-hours; Conducts mediation services to families in conflict; Investigates allegations of abuse and neglect of children, elderly persons and incapacitated adults who live in the community and institutional facilities; Makes assessment of risks posed to clients in accordance with state and local policies, and works to ensure risks are eliminated or minimized; Evaluates child's readiness for placement and recommends placement, ensuring compliance with legal provisions; Evaluates and trains foster and adoptive parents; Works with the community to identify families, children and individuals needing services and to coordinate these services using a wrap-around approach; Advocates and assists families and individuals in obtaining services (e.g., mental health, intellectual disability, alcohol and drug, housing referrals, home based services, training and medical services); Communicates and works with colleagues, clients and the community in a manner that supports the agency and program goals and objectives; Participates as a contributing member on interagency, multi-disciplinary teams, community groups and professional organizations; Collaborates and contributes to child specific teams on non-agency cases as assigned to assist in identifying community resources and services for families; Assesses eligibility for foster care protect/prevent funds; Participates, collaborates and contributes to Comprehensive Services Act activities for families on caseload; Provides training and education on a variety of social work topics; Uses automated technology and hard copy files to maintain and update case data, notes, documents, records, contacts and summaries of information; Manages and maintains program data and outcomes.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.) Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of social work; Thorough knowledge of current social service problems and methods/approaches to address issues; Thorough knowledge of regulations and guidelines relating to the assigned area of social service specialization; Knowledge of casework supervision practices and procedures; Ability to analyze case information and to reach sound decisions on the basis of such information; Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Ability to use automated technology to establish and maintain case records; Ability to maintain professional ethics and confidentiality of client information; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.; Ability to schedule and manage workload sufficiently to meet deadlines; Ability to provide guidance, direction, supervision and coaching to less-experienced staff; Ability to provide management and oversight of a program or project.
Employment Standards
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree, plus three years of professional social work experience. A master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Contingent upon the area of assignment, some positions within this class may require specific certification(s) prior to employment and/or the ability to acquire necessary certification(s) within a specified time period following employment. The certifications are identified in the position description and employment advertisement . CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid driver's license. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background, a driving record check, and a Child Protective Services check to the satisfaction of the employer. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in social work (MSW) or a related human services degree
Knowledge of kinship practices and experience working with kinship families
At least four (4) years of work experience in Child Welfare
Experience working with individuals and families from diverse multi-cultural populations and facilitating community outreach.
Spanish Speaking
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sufficiently mobile to attend home visits, court, meetings, and community events outside the office. Ability to use automated technology. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Work requires performing tasks with risks of secondary traumatic stress (STS). Ability to navigate through and make decisions in stressful and crisis situations. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include a practical exercise. The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home ( Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others ) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity. Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
This position includes a signing bonus of $2,500 (full-time) for new county hires. Are you a champion for kinship placements? Have you been told you have excellent engagement and assessment skills? Do you enjoy a bit of detective work? The Division of Children, Youth and Families (CYF) of the Department of Family Services (DFS) is seeking a Kinship Navigator (Social Services Specialist III) to connect and work directly with kinship caregivers of children at risk of separation or who have already entered the child welfare system. Learn more about the culture of DFS, meet our director and some of our employees, watch videos about our programs, and check out the great health benefits offered by Fairfax County. Grow your career with Fairfax County! With more than 16,000 employees, Fairfax County is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging opportunities across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a Fairfax County employee, you impact the well-being of our community every day. This is an exciting time to join Fairfax County Government as we shape racial and social equity policies in the county through the One Fairfax Policy. Using this framework, we intentionally consider equity when making policies or delivering programs and services. To learn more, we highly encourage you to watch the Becoming One Fairfax—An Introduction to Key Concepts video and visit the One Fairfax webpage here . The Department of Family Services (DFS) is committed to strengthening the well-being of its diverse community by protecting and improving the lives of all children, adults, and families through assistance, partnership, advocacy, outreach, and quality services. To learn more about DFS and its Mission, Vision, and Values, please click here . The Kinship Navigator is a member of the Permanency Unit under the Foster Care and Adoption (FC&A) Resource and Support Program. Under general supervision of the Social Services Supervisor, performs tasks independently to protect children and build family resilience as articulated by local, state, and federal policies and laws. Working hour is Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., however, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday hours will be required. Duties and responsibilities include the following:
Connects with Spanish speaking potential kinship caregivers by phone or in person early in the family finding process
Engages with kinship caregivers identified through Family Finding to explore placement options
Provides information to kinship caregivers considering becoming certified as resource parents
Supports the kinship caregivers with the emergency foster home approval process to include completion of the mutual family assessment
Visits kinship caregivers in their homes
Uses automated technology in multiple systems to maintain client data, case records, and correspondence
Assesses and evaluates the potential kinship caregivers and provides information and resources
Collaborates with social services specialists within the Division of CYF to provide services to kinship caregivers and their families
Participates in kinship practice improvement teams within CYF and within the community
Provides support and resources to Fairfax County residents through responding to calls on the Kinship Resource Line
Works collaboratively with CYF Quality Assurance staff to evaluate kinship services and promote positive outcomes for kinship families
Provides supervisory support to staff during the absence of the unit supervisor
Perform other duties as assigned to ensure child safety and improve outcomes in families and improve outcomes in families
Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.) Contributes to the development of protocols, policies, procedures, grants and contracts for a social services program, department, and other entities; Assists the supervisor in planning and carrying out training for new staff, providing guidance to staff. May directly supervise staff, and covers for the supervisor in their absence; Serves as a policy expert in an area of social work specialization; Conducts comprehensive clinical assessments and prepares and implements service plans; Works with clients to develop a plan of service to meet social, health, emotional and economic needs. With the client, formulates objectives and identifies actions to resolve the clients' problems; Conducts home visits to families for the purpose of monitoring, counseling and supervision; Provides crisis intervention on a timely basis to clients or families whose well being is seriously and immediately threatened, to include Child Protective Services after-hours; Conducts mediation services to families in conflict; Investigates allegations of abuse and neglect of children, elderly persons and incapacitated adults who live in the community and institutional facilities; Makes assessment of risks posed to clients in accordance with state and local policies, and works to ensure risks are eliminated or minimized; Evaluates child's readiness for placement and recommends placement, ensuring compliance with legal provisions; Evaluates and trains foster and adoptive parents; Works with the community to identify families, children and individuals needing services and to coordinate these services using a wrap-around approach; Advocates and assists families and individuals in obtaining services (e.g., mental health, intellectual disability, alcohol and drug, housing referrals, home based services, training and medical services); Communicates and works with colleagues, clients and the community in a manner that supports the agency and program goals and objectives; Participates as a contributing member on interagency, multi-disciplinary teams, community groups and professional organizations; Collaborates and contributes to child specific teams on non-agency cases as assigned to assist in identifying community resources and services for families; Assesses eligibility for foster care protect/prevent funds; Participates, collaborates and contributes to Comprehensive Services Act activities for families on caseload; Provides training and education on a variety of social work topics; Uses automated technology and hard copy files to maintain and update case data, notes, documents, records, contacts and summaries of information; Manages and maintains program data and outcomes.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.) Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of social work; Thorough knowledge of current social service problems and methods/approaches to address issues; Thorough knowledge of regulations and guidelines relating to the assigned area of social service specialization; Knowledge of casework supervision practices and procedures; Ability to analyze case information and to reach sound decisions on the basis of such information; Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Ability to use automated technology to establish and maintain case records; Ability to maintain professional ethics and confidentiality of client information; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.; Ability to schedule and manage workload sufficiently to meet deadlines; Ability to provide guidance, direction, supervision and coaching to less-experienced staff; Ability to provide management and oversight of a program or project.
Employment Standards
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree, plus three years of professional social work experience. A master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Contingent upon the area of assignment, some positions within this class may require specific certification(s) prior to employment and/or the ability to acquire necessary certification(s) within a specified time period following employment. The certifications are identified in the position description and employment advertisement . CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid driver's license. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background, a driving record check, and a Child Protective Services check to the satisfaction of the employer. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in social work (MSW) or a related human services degree
Knowledge of kinship practices and experience working with kinship families
At least four (4) years of work experience in Child Welfare
Experience working with individuals and families from diverse multi-cultural populations and facilitating community outreach.
Spanish Speaking
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sufficiently mobile to attend home visits, court, meetings, and community events outside the office. Ability to use automated technology. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Work requires performing tasks with risks of secondary traumatic stress (STS). Ability to navigate through and make decisions in stressful and crisis situations. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include a practical exercise. The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home ( Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others ) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity. Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
Mental Health Association of Oregon
10373 NE Hancock St. Portland, OR 97220
PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST/CERTIFIED RECOVERY MENTOR CLACKAMAS COUNTY CHOICE MODEL
Pay Scale: $17.00-$19.00 per hour DOE FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) Benefits: This is a benefited position as outlined in the MHAAO Employee Handbook TITLE: PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST/CERTIFIED RECOVERY MENTOR CLACKAMAS COUNTY REPORTS TO: EVOLVE Peer Delivered Services Program Manager DEPARTMENT: EVOLVE Peer Delivered Services TO APPLY: Please submit a resume and cover letter to careers@mhaoforegon.org by close of business December 1st, 2020.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Peer Support Specialist (PSS)/Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) offers mental health and/or co-occurring mental health and addiction recovery peer support to individuals residing in Clackamas County as a peer who has similar life experiences and acts as a positive role model of living in recovery.
The PSS/CRM position will be a member of the Clackamas County Choice Model Adult Team. A primary function of the position will be to assist people who are stepping down from inpatient psychiatric care and/or receiving psychiatric care in advance of hospitalization. The PSS/CRM will provide community-based, holistic, person-centered, trauma-informed and strength-based support to individuals with addiction and/or co-occurring mental health challenges who are referred via the Choice Team.
Choice Model Services, previously known as the Adult Mental Health Initiative (AMHI), is designed to promote more effective utilization of current capacity in facility-based treatment settings, increase care coordination and increase accountability at a local and state level. Choice Model will promote the availability and quality of individualized community-based services and supports so that adults with mental health concerns are served in the most independent environment possible and use of long-term institutional care is minimized. A primary function of the position will be to support the development of person-directed plans with the person being served.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Background Check: Criminal Background Check as performed by Oregon Health Authority (OHA) or Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHCBO) for the PSS/CRM certification process, respectively, by the Background Check Unit (BCU) accepted. A criminal record does not necessarily exclude an individual from certification.
Experience: It is an essential function of the position to identify as having lived experience of mental health and/or co-occurring addiction issues and navigating a life of recovery. It is also vital to understand the effect of trauma on health, coping, and other aspects of individual needs as well as the principles of recovery, self-direction, and trauma-informed care.
Qualities:
Possess an absolute belief in every person’s ability to learn, grow and recover
Value person’s right to make their own decisions
Value people as the “experts” in their own lives
Possess insight pertaining to personal biases and worldview and how they may interfere with effectively working with individuals representing a variety of cultural, ethnic, language and life experiences.
Licensure/Certification:
Valid Oregon Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance required. Have reliable transportation necessary.
Skills:
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
To provide 1:1 peer support to person being served with a performance expectation of 50-60% of the employees FTE being dedicated to the provision of peer support.
Collaborates with people being served to create a person-directed plan. Person-directed planning tools such as REAL Recovery, MHAAO’s Initial Recovery Exploration, PATH*, MAPS*, and/or other models including assistance with developing their own Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)* will be utilized. Training will be provided in the use of these tools.
Participates in regular MHAAO peer support supervision sessions.
EVOLVE group support offerings will include but are not limited to peer-led Seeking Safety, SMART Recovery, and Hearing Voices/Extreme States support groups.
Assistance and support with health and recovery planning and community integration upon release from hospitalization including meeting with person being served prior to discharge from hospitalization if applicable.
Assistance and support accessing and navigating physical and behavioral health services.
Introduction and connection with local recovery groups and activities.
Crisis Support with introduction and connection to the Clackamas county Mental Health Clinic (MHC) as a crisis resource.
Support in developing community roles/natural supports.
Learning and practicing self-advocacy.
Support with reconnecting/visiting with family/children.
Addressing basic needs of shelter/housing, food, physical wellness, and entitlements/benefits.
Supporting successful outcomes with PSRB and transitioning to lower levels of care/housing.
Support when/where needed in navigating any systems involvement and resource connection.
Adheres to and practices the core values of peer support.
Support with physical health related goals and connecting to community resources and programs that work toward this aim.
Education and employment support.
Documents support services in a program database in a manner that assures compliance with policies, program procedures and local, state, and federal regulations. Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation as required by program deliverables.
As appropriate, openly identifies as a person who has lived the experience of mental health and/or co-occurring addiction issues and is able to appropriately share own recovery story with individuals being served.
Acts as a positive role model for individuals being served and exploring their own path to wellness and recovery.
Acts as an advocate for individuals being served when appropriate, both within the organization and also with other entities.
Respects and honors the person being served rights and responsibilities and demonstrates professional boundaries and ethics. Adheres to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPAA requirements.
The above accountabilities represent work performed by this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific accountability will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of the position.
Employment with Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon is "at-will." This means employees are free to resign at any time, with or without cause, and Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice. As an at-will employee, it is not guaranteed, in any manner, that you will be employed with Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon for any set period of time.
Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, Veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST/CERTIFIED RECOVERY MENTOR CLACKAMAS COUNTY CHOICE MODEL
Pay Scale: $17.00-$19.00 per hour DOE FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) Benefits: This is a benefited position as outlined in the MHAAO Employee Handbook TITLE: PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST/CERTIFIED RECOVERY MENTOR CLACKAMAS COUNTY REPORTS TO: EVOLVE Peer Delivered Services Program Manager DEPARTMENT: EVOLVE Peer Delivered Services TO APPLY: Please submit a resume and cover letter to careers@mhaoforegon.org by close of business December 1st, 2020.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Peer Support Specialist (PSS)/Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) offers mental health and/or co-occurring mental health and addiction recovery peer support to individuals residing in Clackamas County as a peer who has similar life experiences and acts as a positive role model of living in recovery.
The PSS/CRM position will be a member of the Clackamas County Choice Model Adult Team. A primary function of the position will be to assist people who are stepping down from inpatient psychiatric care and/or receiving psychiatric care in advance of hospitalization. The PSS/CRM will provide community-based, holistic, person-centered, trauma-informed and strength-based support to individuals with addiction and/or co-occurring mental health challenges who are referred via the Choice Team.
Choice Model Services, previously known as the Adult Mental Health Initiative (AMHI), is designed to promote more effective utilization of current capacity in facility-based treatment settings, increase care coordination and increase accountability at a local and state level. Choice Model will promote the availability and quality of individualized community-based services and supports so that adults with mental health concerns are served in the most independent environment possible and use of long-term institutional care is minimized. A primary function of the position will be to support the development of person-directed plans with the person being served.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Background Check: Criminal Background Check as performed by Oregon Health Authority (OHA) or Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHCBO) for the PSS/CRM certification process, respectively, by the Background Check Unit (BCU) accepted. A criminal record does not necessarily exclude an individual from certification.
Experience: It is an essential function of the position to identify as having lived experience of mental health and/or co-occurring addiction issues and navigating a life of recovery. It is also vital to understand the effect of trauma on health, coping, and other aspects of individual needs as well as the principles of recovery, self-direction, and trauma-informed care.
Qualities:
Possess an absolute belief in every person’s ability to learn, grow and recover
Value person’s right to make their own decisions
Value people as the “experts” in their own lives
Possess insight pertaining to personal biases and worldview and how they may interfere with effectively working with individuals representing a variety of cultural, ethnic, language and life experiences.
Licensure/Certification:
Valid Oregon Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance required. Have reliable transportation necessary.
Skills:
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
To provide 1:1 peer support to person being served with a performance expectation of 50-60% of the employees FTE being dedicated to the provision of peer support.
Collaborates with people being served to create a person-directed plan. Person-directed planning tools such as REAL Recovery, MHAAO’s Initial Recovery Exploration, PATH*, MAPS*, and/or other models including assistance with developing their own Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)* will be utilized. Training will be provided in the use of these tools.
Participates in regular MHAAO peer support supervision sessions.
EVOLVE group support offerings will include but are not limited to peer-led Seeking Safety, SMART Recovery, and Hearing Voices/Extreme States support groups.
Assistance and support with health and recovery planning and community integration upon release from hospitalization including meeting with person being served prior to discharge from hospitalization if applicable.
Assistance and support accessing and navigating physical and behavioral health services.
Introduction and connection with local recovery groups and activities.
Crisis Support with introduction and connection to the Clackamas county Mental Health Clinic (MHC) as a crisis resource.
Support in developing community roles/natural supports.
Learning and practicing self-advocacy.
Support with reconnecting/visiting with family/children.
Addressing basic needs of shelter/housing, food, physical wellness, and entitlements/benefits.
Supporting successful outcomes with PSRB and transitioning to lower levels of care/housing.
Support when/where needed in navigating any systems involvement and resource connection.
Adheres to and practices the core values of peer support.
Support with physical health related goals and connecting to community resources and programs that work toward this aim.
Education and employment support.
Documents support services in a program database in a manner that assures compliance with policies, program procedures and local, state, and federal regulations. Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation as required by program deliverables.
As appropriate, openly identifies as a person who has lived the experience of mental health and/or co-occurring addiction issues and is able to appropriately share own recovery story with individuals being served.
Acts as a positive role model for individuals being served and exploring their own path to wellness and recovery.
Acts as an advocate for individuals being served when appropriate, both within the organization and also with other entities.
Respects and honors the person being served rights and responsibilities and demonstrates professional boundaries and ethics. Adheres to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPAA requirements.
The above accountabilities represent work performed by this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific accountability will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of the position.
Employment with Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon is "at-will." This means employees are free to resign at any time, with or without cause, and Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice. As an at-will employee, it is not guaranteed, in any manner, that you will be employed with Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon for any set period of time.
Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, Veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.