What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Peer Support Specialist position at WILLAMETTE FAMILY INC?
Description
Willamette Family is looking for passionate people that have a passion for giving back.
Our Peer Support Specialists (PSS) are self-identified people in recovery from a substance use disorder or mental health disorder or a family member of a former recipient of addiction treatment.
Under general supervision, PSS will work directly with individuals in Willamette Family men’s and women’s residential programs by assisting in the promotion of abstinence, self-sufficiency, and self-determination. The PSS works in helping teach concepts of health promotion involving physical, mental, and social well-being and removing all other identified barriers to recovery.
About the agency:
Willamette Family is a longstanding substance use treatment and behavioral healthcare provider that strives to support our community.
Willamette Family was recently accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), noting that we meet or exceed the national standards for excellence in behavioral healthcare
Position: Full-time, 40/hrs./ week
Employment Type: Employee (W-2), Hourly, Non-Exempt
Compensation: $21.00/ Hour
Employee Benefits include:
- Health, Dental, Vision, life, and Supplemental insurance options
- Healthcare Flexible Spending (FSA)
- 403b Retirement Savings with company match
- Robust time off package including paid sick leave, vacation time, and holidays for all full-time and regular part-time employees
- Training and education benefits for employees who are employed for 24 months or longer as well as continued education training support
- and more!
Requirements
Employment Requirements:
- This role requires Certified Peer Support Specialists to be available on-site; Must be located in Eugene, OR area or be willing to commute.
- Criminal Background check conducted by the Department of Human Services Background Check Unit
- Pre-Employment Drug Screening (Including THC)
- Effective 03/28/2025- Willamette Family has a required 12 month waiting period for Peers Support Specialists before former clients can apply for employment. This policy is in place to ensure professional boundaries and avoid potential conflicts of interest. Your response will not impact your eligibility beyond this requirement, and all information will remain confidential.
Position Qualifications:
- Must be on the Oregon Health Authority Traditional Health Worker Registry or registered with MHACBO as CRM.
- A self-identified individual formerly receiving addictions or mental health services and/or a self-identified individual in recovery from an addiction
- Be acquainted with local community resources.
- Good verbal, written, and computer skills.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality in accordance with Willamette Family policy, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Oregon driver’s license
- Ability to drive for Willamette Family per Willamette Family policy, which includes none of the below infractions within the last 3 years: Operating a motor vehicle during a time of suspension or revocation; Operating a motor vehicle without a license; Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs; Careless driving; More than two moving violations in the past three years; More than two accidents in the past three years; More than one accident in any one year; Speeding over 80 miles per hour or 21 miles per hour over the posted speed limit.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Willamette Family Inc. prohibits discrimination on the basis of any characteristics protected by applicable local, state, and federal laws and any agency policy including, but not limited to, discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or sexual orientation.
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