Family Peer Support Specialist - YFD
About The Position
Columbia Community Mental Health is a nonprofit agency and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic that provides services to individuals with mental, addiction and developmental disabilities. We uphold our values in authenticity and commitment to quality care. Members of our CCMH team have a daily opportunity to make a positive impact. The Peer Support Specialist, as part of an integrated care team, will provide peer-based, supportive services to adults, children, adolescents, and families as assigned by a designated QMHP, Clinical Supervisor or Administrator. The Peer Support Specialist may be assigned to any agency program including, but not limited to: ACT, Crisis, Intensive Services, Outpatient, Jail Diversion, Wrap, Residential or Detox. Essential duties may vary per location/department/position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in social services field required and/or ability to be qualified as a QMHA.
- CADC I required or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.
- Must have a Peer Support Specialist certification by the State of Oregon or the ability to obtain certification within 3 months.
- Combination of education/experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties outlined for this position may be considered.
- History of working cooperatively in a team.
- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Nice To Haves
- 1-3 years related work experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide peer-based, supportive services to adults, children, adolescents, and families as assigned by a designated QMHP, Clinical Supervisor or Administrator.
- May be assigned to any agency program including, but not limited to: ACT, Crisis, Intensive Services, Outpatient, Jail Diversion, Wrap, Residential or Detox.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off Package (Full-time employees can earn 22 days of vacation, 9 days of sick time by the end of the first year). Accrual increases with length of service.
- Recognizes 11 holidays plus a Floater Holiday
- Medical and Dental Coverage (begins 1st of the month following hire date)
- VSP Vision Coverage (begins 1st of the month following hire date)
- 403(B) Retirement Savings (Pre- and post-tax plans with matching contribution)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical, dependent care, and transportation options)
- Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave
- Length of Service Award, Outstanding Employee of the Department Annual Award
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Accidental Coverage Insurance
- Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF), NHSC Loan Repayment Program
- Educational Assistance (up to $5,250 a year), Professional Development Assistance
- Licensure Supervision and Continued Education Provided
- Employee Assistance Program’s (EAP)
- Trauma Support Team – Monthly Loss Processing Group led by our Licensed Clinical Directors
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
