Jail Diversion Peer Support Specialist

cfhd; La Grande (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

LTD

401k retirement plan

Professional Development Plan

Paid renewal leaves

Mental Health Days

Gym discounts

Job summary

Center for Human Development, Inc. is seeking a full-time Jail Diversion Peer Support Specialist to provide peer support to individuals in local county jail and connect them with services to reduce recidivism related to significant mental health symptoms.

The PSS will meet clients in the community, support their self-determination in planning and delivering treatment, and work with CHD staff to maximize client choice and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must have a history of mental health symptoms and have received therapy services at some point 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.
• MHACBO certification as 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, travel between offices, and attend trainings.
• Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 536-181.537 and related rules.

Responsibilities

• Provide peer support to individuals in local county jail and connect them with services.
• Meet clients in the community to reduce the likelihood of recidivism due to mental health symptoms.
• Collaborate with CHD staff to maximize client choice, self-determination and decision making in treatment planning.

Skills

Peer support

Mental health knowledge

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

CADC I or ability to obtain within 2 years

MHACBO Certified Recovery Mentor preferred

Driver's license (Oregon)

Job description

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.

The 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, and more.

The 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.