Peer Support Specialist - Community Support Services (CSS)
About The Position
Linn County Mental Health is looking for a Peer Support Specialist to work full time with individuals being served with the Community Support Services (CSS) and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams. The Peer Support Specialist will engage with mental health consumers through helping them learn skills and establish resources to maintain successful independent living, help individuals integrate into the community and to advocate on their behalf within the community, and support the individual's plan for success. The individuals served have a serious/severe mental illness; they are ready to be discharged from the State Hospital, licensed residential care or are homeless or at risk of homelessness. As members of the treatment team, Peer Support Specialists provide a unique understanding of the consumer that will promote respect and integrity.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED with a demonstrated proficiency in reading and writing.
- Have completed and passed a Peer Support Specialist certification program approved by the State of Oregon.
- Knowledge of community resources specific to housing.
- Must have lived experience in mental health and/or substance use recovery.
- Certified Peer Support Specialist
- Must be able to pass a criminal history/background check
- Have a current driver's license and clean driving record
- Knowledge of community resources specific to housing
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Person-Centered Planning
- Knowledge of Illness Management and Recovery
- Experience working with Electronic Record Systems
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Family plans are less than $15 per month
- Vacation and Floating Days
- Paid Holiday Time
- 10.5 paid holidays
- Sick & Bereavement Time
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- County Paid Life and Long Term Disability Benefits
- Longevity Incentive
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
- Fully Paid by County
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Administrative and Support Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
