Jail Diversion Peer Support Specialist

Chdinc; La Grande (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life/AD&D insurance

LTD

401k after orientation

Professional Development Plan

Paid renewal leaves

Annual appreciation events

Mental Health Days

Gym discounts

Job summary

Center for Human Development, Inc. is hiring a Jail Diversion Peer Support Specialist to provide peer support to individuals in local county jail and connect them with services in the community.

The role focuses on reducing recidivism through understanding client perspectives, supporting self-determination, and coordinating with CHD staff for treatment planning. Candidates should have experience with mental health symptoms, complete the required 40-hour training, and pursue

Qualifications

• Must have history of mental health symptoms and have received therapy services to establish stability.
• Must complete 40 hour Peer Delivered Services training and register as a Traditional Health Worker- Family Support Partner within 90 days of hire.
• Possess MHACBO certification or willingness to pursue.
• CADC I or ability to obtain CADC I within two years of employment.
• Must possess a valid Oregon Driver’s license and be insurable for client service purposes, travel between offices, and attend trainings.
• Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 536-181.537 and related rules.

Skills

Peer support

MHACBO certification

CADC I

Driver's license

Education

CADC I certification or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Center for Human Development, Inc. is seeking a full-time Jail Diversion Peer Support Specialist who will provide peer support to individuals in local county jail. The Peer Support Specialist (PSS) will meet with clients in the community to connect them with services and reduce likelihood of recidivism due to significant mental health symptoms. The PSS will understand and respect each client’s point of view, experience and preferences, and work with other CHD staff to maximize client choice, self-determination and decision making in the planning and delivery of treatment.

Requirements

• Must have a history of mental health symptoms and have received therapy services at some point to establish stability.
• Must be able to complete 40 hour Peer Delivered Services training and register as a Traditional Health Worker- Family Support Partner with The Office of Equity and Inclusion within 90 days of hire.
• Possess MHACBO certification as a Certified Recovery Mentor preferred or willingness to pursue.
• CADC I or ability to obtain CADC I within two years of employment.
• Must possess a valid Oregon Driver’s license and be insurable for client service purposes, travel between business offices, and to attend required meeting and/or trainings.
• Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 407-007-0200-407-007-0370 and drug screening.

Full-time non-exempt position with attractive benefit package that includes:

• paid time off
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life/AD&D insurance
• LTD
• excellent retirement benefit with generous contribution to 401k after orientation
• Professional Development Plan
• paid renewal leaves
• annual employee appreciation picnics and dinners
• Mental Health Days
• gym discounts

Area

Tired of the rat race? La Grande, Oregon is a small town in Eastern Oregon that offers fresh air, a strong community presence, virtually no traffic, and lots of outdoor recreation in the surrounding Blue Mountains. Enjoy hiking, horseback and mountain bike trails, and ATV access at Mt. Emily Recreation Area, bird watching at Ladd Marsh, picnics along the Grande Ronde River, inland links style golf courses and more. Home of Eastern Oregon University.

CHD is a nonprofit corporation that is recognized statewide as an innovator. Join a team that has the capability to manage their own work and make decisions at the level of service to the customer.

The Center for Human Development, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with CHD depends solely on your qualifications.