370 Peer Support Specialist
Lane County Government Lane County Government Eugene, OR Eugene, OR Full-time Full-time $17.
46 - $23.
33 an hour $17.
46 - $23.
33 an hour About the Position This Peer Support Specialist will be part of a multidisciplinary team which includes a variety of behavioral health staff and interfaces extensively with Oregon State Hospital staff, municipal and circuit court staff, and law enforcement personnel.
The PSS will provide outreach and support to court mandated SPMI participants to help engage them in services and overcome barriers to participation in treatment.
The PSS will assist with access/linkage to community resources such as housing, transportation, education and employment, as well as provide skills training.
They will be required to transport participants to appointments and activities and/or make home visits.
All of this work will be documented to OAR and clinic standards using our EHR.
For this recruitment we are looking for individuals with a passion to serve adults with severe and persistent mental health needs in our community.
This position requires a current Peer Support Specialist - Adult Mental Health Traditional Healthcare Worker Certification through the State of Oregon.
If you are driven to serve, this is the job for you! Lane County employees may be eligible for student loan repayment:
See links below.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness- https:
//studentaid.
gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service National Health Service Corps- https:
//nhsc.
hrsa.
gov/ About the Division Lane County Behavioral Health provides services to more than 1,600 individuals with behavioral health conditions.
We work with community partners to provide a continuum of care from prevention through treatment and aftercare in an environment that promotes a culture of resilience and recovery.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday; 8:
00am - 5:
00pm This is an AFSCME represented position
Qualifications:
Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Experience:
Six (6) months of paid or unpaid experience as a peer advocate in a mental health system is preferred.
Experience facilitating group and participating on committees is preferred.
Special Requirements:
Transcripts Registered as Adult Mental Health Peer Support Specialist THW (Traditional Health Care Worker) through OHA (Oregon Health Authority) 40 Hour Adult Mental Health Peer Support Specialist Training & Certification NPI Diploma CV or Resume Must be in possession of a valid driver's license at time of application, and a valid Oregon Driver's license by time of appointment.
A Peer Support Specialist must be:
A self-identified person currently or formerly receiving mental health services; OR A self-identified person in recovery from a substance use disorder, who meets the abstinence requirements for recovering staff in alcohol and drug treatment programs; OR A family member of an individual who is a current or former recipient of addictions or mental health services.
Will be asked to discuss recovering experiences during interview process.
Notes:
This position is subject to a full criminal offender information record check.
Offers of employment are contingent upon consenting to and successfully passing a drug screening test.
Please note that as part of the screening process Lane County will verify license and certification status.
In accordance with county policy, the incumbent of this position is required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or have an approved medical or religious exception, prior to starting work.
Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description.
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.
The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications.
If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$17.
46 - $23.
33 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule:
Day shift Monday to Friday Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
46 - $23.
33 an hour $17.
46 - $23.
33 an hour About the Position This Peer Support Specialist will be part of a multidisciplinary team which includes a variety of behavioral health staff and interfaces extensively with Oregon State Hospital staff, municipal and circuit court staff, and law enforcement personnel.
The PSS will provide outreach and support to court mandated SPMI participants to help engage them in services and overcome barriers to participation in treatment.
The PSS will assist with access/linkage to community resources such as housing, transportation, education and employment, as well as provide skills training.
They will be required to transport participants to appointments and activities and/or make home visits.
All of this work will be documented to OAR and clinic standards using our EHR.
For this recruitment we are looking for individuals with a passion to serve adults with severe and persistent mental health needs in our community.
This position requires a current Peer Support Specialist - Adult Mental Health Traditional Healthcare Worker Certification through the State of Oregon.
If you are driven to serve, this is the job for you! Lane County employees may be eligible for student loan repayment:
See links below.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness- https:
//studentaid.
gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service National Health Service Corps- https:
//nhsc.
hrsa.
gov/ About the Division Lane County Behavioral Health provides services to more than 1,600 individuals with behavioral health conditions.
We work with community partners to provide a continuum of care from prevention through treatment and aftercare in an environment that promotes a culture of resilience and recovery.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday; 8:
00am - 5:
00pm This is an AFSCME represented position
Qualifications:
Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Experience:
Six (6) months of paid or unpaid experience as a peer advocate in a mental health system is preferred.
Experience facilitating group and participating on committees is preferred.
Special Requirements:
Transcripts Registered as Adult Mental Health Peer Support Specialist THW (Traditional Health Care Worker) through OHA (Oregon Health Authority) 40 Hour Adult Mental Health Peer Support Specialist Training & Certification NPI Diploma CV or Resume Must be in possession of a valid driver's license at time of application, and a valid Oregon Driver's license by time of appointment.
A Peer Support Specialist must be:
A self-identified person currently or formerly receiving mental health services; OR A self-identified person in recovery from a substance use disorder, who meets the abstinence requirements for recovering staff in alcohol and drug treatment programs; OR A family member of an individual who is a current or former recipient of addictions or mental health services.
Will be asked to discuss recovering experiences during interview process.
Notes:
This position is subject to a full criminal offender information record check.
Offers of employment are contingent upon consenting to and successfully passing a drug screening test.
Please note that as part of the screening process Lane County will verify license and certification status.
In accordance with county policy, the incumbent of this position is required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or have an approved medical or religious exception, prior to starting work.
Studies have shown that women and BIPOC individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description.
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.
The county will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications.
If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$17.
46 - $23.
33 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule:
Day shift Monday to Friday Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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