Peer Support Specialist-Float

Working Title: Peer Support Specialist- Float
Program: Community Support Services
Reports To: Program Supervisor or Clinical Services Manager
Employment Type: Full Time(37.5 hours/week)
Location: Onsite, The Dalles and Hood River, Oregon(Subject to work in Hood River, Sherman and Wasco Counties)
This position will float between locations based on business need and will vary daily
Pay Range (Dependent on experience):
$21.11-25.65/hour
FLSA Status: Not-Exempt

Description:
The Peer Support Specialist Float will support the various programs within the Community Support Services (CSS) department. This role will float between any of the assigned work locations where CSS programs reside and provide client services.

The Peer Support Specialist provides peer support to clients who may be experiencing mental health issues in the community. This position facilitates contact with providers, assists with transportation issues and other issues that may be barriers to accessing treatment and/or support in the community. The Peer Support Specialist provides training in independent living skills, documents client progress and issues, and conducts program outreach as necessary.

Mid-Columbia Center for Living (MCCFL) is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) that specializes in providing services that are both trauma-informed and recovery-oriented to persons/consumers with mental illness and addictions. Trauma-informed care includes safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, cultural responsivity, and empowerment for both clients and staff. MCCFL serves Hood River, Wasco, and Sherman Counties and utilizes a consumer-involved, consumer-engaged, and consumer-driven model. MCCFL provides a whole-person care approach to adults and children to address both physical and mental health needs. MCCFL offers a variety of programs including a mobile crisis unit, intensive case management, ongoing counseling, community support, supported employment, jail diversion, hospital discharges, hearings, and more.

Qualifications:

What skills and education do you need:

What you'll do:

• Meet regularly with consumers; train consumers in independent living skills and model same behaviors; provide feedback or other documentation as necessary.
• Document encounters with consumers using an electronic health record system. Access and use Agency email system and Intranet to remain updated on Agency functions and department communications.
• Advocate on behalf of consumers and promote self-advocacy; maintain consumer networks in the community; conduct outreach activities in local communities.
• Communicate with treatment team about problems or concerns; participate in ongoing support network with other Peer Support Specialists. Participate in team meetings with other MCCFL staff.
• Coordinate and facilitate oversight of outings/activities. Facilitate group planning of activity; ensure the group is in agreement. Accompany group on outings; ensure safety; provide transportation as required and appropriate.
• Provide coverage for other Peer Support Specialists if required.
• Ensure that safety procedures are followed.
• Complete specialized training and certification and register on the Oregon Health Authority Traditional Health Worker registry.
• Use agency vehicles to travel within the community, provide transport for clients, and drive between business offices in order to complete essential responsibilities and attend required meetings and/or trainings.
• Regular and reliable attendance; professional communication with all contacts; maintain confidentiality.

Position-Specific Essential Responsibilities of the Peer Support Specialist (This position may include any of the above-mentioned general responsibilities plus the following):

• Collaborate with and support teams within the CSS programs when there are absences or vacancies.
• Support client needs within CSS teams that are short-staffed or have absences.
• Check in with CSS Supervisors daily as to client and program needs, supporting where necessary.
• Learn about and maintain the unique aspects and tasks of each program in order to provide accurate and exceptional client care.

What we’ll do:
We recognize your value and will strive to keep you engaged and appreciated. The selected candidate will receive:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• 95% employer-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees only. Low deductible plans for family coverage through PEBB
• PERS Retirement Contribution
• 11 Holidays including 1 floating holiday
• 10 vacation days a year for non-exempt employees
• 12 sick days a year
• Education reimbursement and loan forgiveness- HRSA!

The hiring process:

• Application review
• Questionnaire (if additional information is needed)
• Panel Interview
• Possible second-round panel interview
• Conditional Offer
  • DMV Record Review, if the position requires driving
  • 10 Panel Drug Screen (Although recreational marijuana use is legal in the state of Oregon, you will not be considered for this position if you’re unable to pass a pre-employment drug screening due to federal regulations.)
  • Criminal History check through Orchards BCU
  • Reference check
  • Licensure Primary Source Verification

MCCFL provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation in the recruitment or selection process, please contact human resources at 541-288-4359 or email hr@mccfl.org.

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