Residential Peer Support Specialist - 5800 Job at ColumbiaCare Services, Oregon, OH

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  • ColumbiaCare Services
  • Oregon, OH

Job Description

APPLY TODAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD!

While working in these programs, you will receive an additional $2.00 per hour secure program differential in addition to your base wage and any other applicable pay differentials.

 

What We Offer

Enjoy our many benefits and incentives including:

 

Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plansFlexible Spending AccountGenerous Paid Time OffWhole Health & Wellness Reimbursement ProgramProfessional development and training opportunities100% Vested Retirement Plan w/ up to 6% MatchHoliday Pay (9)Paid Personal Growth HoursPaid Time Off for Mental HealthCompany Paid Life InsuranceSpontaneous & Longevity BonusesLoan Forgiveness Program EligibilityEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) & Tobacco Cessation Program

 

For more details about our benefits, visit our  website !

 

About the Position 

We are looking for a Residential Peer Support Specialist to join our team! The Peer Support Specialist will support programs in Junction City region. They will meet each new resident at admission to the program and support the individual in feeling welcome, answer their questions, provide compassionate support, and guide them in articulating any self-determined goals they may want to work on while at the residential treatment facility. The position will engage in one-to-one conversations with residents to build trust, utilize strategic self-disclosure to build connection and normalize mental health challenges, and support individuals in connecting with community peer support systems. This position will facilitate and coordinate peer groups where residents can discuss their unique recovery stories and challenges. In addition, the Residential Support Specialist will receive crisis de-escalation training, which requires performing various physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques. If you have experience working as a Peer Support Specialist or facilitating recovery-oriented conversations or groups, then this position may be a great fit for you!

 

This position falls under the AFSCME bargaining unit. Wages, benefits, and working conditions are set in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm (Full Time, Day)

 

What You’ll Make

$24.64 - $26.15 per hour DOE/Credentials.

Differentials:

In addition to your base wage, CCS offers the following pay differentials, subject to position, program, and eligibility requirements:  

Night Shift (NOC) Differential : An additional $3.00 per hour for hours worked between 10:00 PM and 8:30 AM , provided that at least 2.5 hours of your shift occur within this designated period.

Secure Program Differential : An additional $2.00 per hour for all hours worked in an eligible CCS secure program.

Bilingual Differential : An additional 5% pay differential for employees who meet the qualifications of the CCS Language/Bilingual Program.

 

About the Program

Madrone Ridge is a secure, co-ed, 8-bed program serving adults living with a mental illness. Madrone Ridge is a beautiful newer building located on the grounds of the Junction City Hospital.

Manzanita Ridge is a secure, co-ed, 8-bed program serving adults living with a mental illness. Manzanita Ridge is a beautiful newer building located on the grounds of the Junction City Hospital. 

McKenzie Ridge is a secure, co-ed, 8-bed program serving adults living with a mental illness. McKenzie Ridge is a beautiful newer building located on the grounds of the Junction City Hospital.

 

ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. 

 

What You’ll Need

Successful candidates MUST:

Have personal experience with mental health challengesBe Certified and Registered as a Peer Support Specialist (PSS) or Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS)  through the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).

 

Driving is an essential function of this position. Successful applicants must provide a valid driver's license from their state of residence or obtain and submit one within 30 days of hire, maintain a safe driving record, and have the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check.

Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to frequently talk, listen, use hands and fingers, reach, stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, climb stairs, as well as lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds. It may require the ability to occasionally use ladders, squat/kneel, and perform other physical tasks as applicable. In addition, you must successfully complete crisis de-escalation and CPR trainings, which require performing various physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques and may require an individual to lift and transfer clients. 

 

We recognize that expertise can arise from diverse experiences. If you're passionate about our mission but unsure about meeting all qualifications, we encourage you to apply. For any questions about eligibility or the application process, please contact our HR department.

  Per OAR 309-035-0135, Direct Care staff must be 18 or older at the time of hire.  

About Us

ColumbiaCare Services is a non-profit, behavioral health and Veteran’s service agency offering a full spectrum of programming to help people get better. We are more than a company. We are a diverse team of individuals who are in the business of changing people's lives. We specialize in providing outpatient services, residential treatment programs, mental health housing, and other supports in beautiful and therapeutic service settings. We promote the whole health and wellbeing of the individuals and communities we serve. We value and honor the culture in our communities in all forms, including but not limited to race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, nationality, spirituality, Veterans, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We welcome persons from historically underrepresented groups to apply. We seek applicants who can demonstrate experience working with individuals from different backgrounds and who will contribute to our mission, vision, and core values.

 

We invite individuals from all walks of life to apply. We strive to deliver equitable employment best practices and opportunities for all, from recruitment, to interviewing and hiring, to our retention activities, promotions, and training and growth opportunities. We give priority to applicants who qualify under protected Veteran status and people with disabilities.

Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm (Full Time, Day)

Compensation details: 24.64-26.15 Hourly Wage

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Monday to Friday, Shift work, Night shift

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