What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Support Specialist position at Trillium Family Services?
Join Trillium Family Services - Make a Difference in Young Lives and Families
Starting rate of pay: $20.00/hour
Trillium Family Services is proud of our dedicated team, and we’re always looking for compassionate individuals eager to make a real difference in the lives of young people and their families. At Trillium, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our positive workplace culture. We aim to cultivate a sense of belonging and growth for everyone.
Why Join Trillium? We are committed to developing our staff and providing extensive education, training, and mentorship opportunities to help each reach their fullest potential.
You’ll take advantage of:
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible
- Comprehensive employer-paid healthcare benefits for eligible employees
- 401k with 6% match
- Paid training
- Generous vacation and sick leave
- And more!
Your Role:
Youth Support Specialist
- Working directly with youth, families, and the community.
- Impactful participation in local and statewide children's mental health system improvement work. Ie: Oregon Youth Advisory and State CSAC
- Fulltime 40 hours/week
- Travel: Portland Metro and Corvallis Campuses may be required
About You:
- You are mission sensed seeking meaningful work and career growth
- Current or former consumer of mental health treatment or is facing or has faced difficulties in accessing education, health and wellness services due to mental or behavioral health barriers
- Working knowledge of Oregon's Mental Health System
- Valid Driver’s License for the state of residence with acceptable driving record
- Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Traditional Health Worker Certificate (preferred)
To take a behind-the-scenes look at our programs please visit our website at www.trilliumfamily.org/.
Take the first step in launching your career in mental health today and create a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Your journey to making a difference starts now!
Pay Equity: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined by the Oregon Equal Pay Law, which will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.
For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion, and environment, contact the HR department. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.
Consideration of candidates is ongoing, and position may close after 3 business days of posted opportunity.
Please contact the Human Resources Department if you need accommodation to review the information and/or complete the application process
Trillium Family Services is a drug-free workplace. All final applicants will be subject to a criminal record identification check pursuant to ORS 181.536.727.537 and agency policy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider and support culturally linguistically diverse governance, leadership, and workforce.
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