Behavioral Health Aide - His Place

Marion County • Salem, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available. Marion County Health and Human Services is recruiting for a Behavioral Health Aide/CRM-I for His Place, a substance use disorder treatment program with supported housing for fathers and their children. The Behavioral Health Aide/CRM-I is an important part of the treatment team, providing peer support, motivation, coaching, and recovery-oriented services to individuals participating in treatment. This position requires the ability to create and maintain a safe, structured, caring, and supportive environment while modeling healthy behaviors, accountability, and recovery-focused living. In this role, the Behavioral Health Aide/CRM-I will support individuals and families in the His Place program by assisting clients in developing life skills, strengthening parenting and recovery supports, managing daily stressors, accessing community resources, and building a foundation for long-term recovery and stability. This position also assists with coordinating childcare services, supporting family-centered programming, transporting clients to community appointments, and working collaboratively with treatment staff and community partners to support client success. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, strong communication skills, compassion and a commitment to supporting individuals and families impacted by substance use disorders. If you are passionate about supporting recovery and making a meaningful impact in your community, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school, or equivalent; AND One year of experience (paid or unpaid) working with the client population served by the position, or post high school training in health occupations, behavioral or social sciences; OR Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County.
• Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history.
• Must not be excluded from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).
• Must be able to obtain Certified Recovery Mentor credential within 90 days of date of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and understanding of general mental health issues of the clients with whom the incumbent interacts; knowledge of, or training in, the field of health, social sciences, psychology, or substance abuse; ability to understand and carry out directions and instructions; ability to maintain confidentiality; interest and skill in providing services to people; ability to read and write English; must be willing to work hours conducive to reaching the identified population; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with clients, coworkers, and other agencies.

Responsibilities

• Foster a caring and supportive environment for all clients and their families.
• Assist clients in developing organizational skills by assigning and ensuring the completion of daily chores and weekly deep cleaning tasks.
• Support healthy meal preparation by guiding clients in menu planning and assigning cook-day responsibilities to promote shared accountability within the program.
• Supervise and observe clients during the self-administration of prescribed and over-the-counter medications.
• Facilitate childcare services for all His Place residents and outpatient clients attending onsite services, including treatment groups, individual appointments, and other treatment-related activities.
• Provide supervision for Child Welfare-involved clients during visitation with their children.
• Ensure all childcare and family support services are provided in a safe, supportive, and recovery-focused environment.
• Support the primary counselor in conducting client admissions and discharges, including completing an inventory of personal belongings upon admission and discharge.
• Assign or inspect rooms to ensure they meet client and family needs (e.g., providing or removing hygiene products, towels, bedding, bassinets, cribs, toddler beds).
• Assist clients in accessing outreach resources, schedule appointments, provide or arrange transportation services for clients to attend community appointments, services, or events.
• Organize and conduct safety drills (e.g., fire, earthquake, and other evacuation procedures) and maintain updated logs.
• Perform monthly checks on smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.
• Complete monthly facility inspections to ensure safety and compliance.
• Maintain emergency supplies and inspection records to ensure emergency preparedness.
• Perform other job duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program: Full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED