Peer Support Specialist - Case Management

Options for Southern Oregon; Grants Pass (OR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability

403(b) plan with 6% match

Paid time off (208 hours/year)

Job summary

The Peer Support Specialist at Options for Southern Oregon works as an active member of the adult outpatient team, delivering a broad range of clinical and administrative services. It utilizes Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT) in client care and offers on-the-job training and supervision.

Responsibilities include education on mental health services, liaison with community resources, and helping clients access resources to live independently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary coursework preferred.
• Personal recovery experience with mental illness is valued.
• Eligible to become certified as a Peer Support Specialist.
• Ability to travel between sites and work office/community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provides education on mental health issues and available services.
• Serves as liaison to community resources to improve access to care.
• Assists clients in using resources to enhance independent living skills.
• Works both in the office and in the community.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary coursework preferred

Tools

MS Word

Electronic Health Record (EHR) system

Job description

• Family medical, dental, long-term disability, 403(b) plan with 6% match, and more.
• Generous paid time off policy. (Annual accrual up to 208 hours - based on FTE status and available to use upon accrual). Plus, 11 paid holidays annually.
• Position may be eligible for Oregon Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program – visit
• Bilingual skills a plus; Options pays a premium for employees who can conduct business in Spanish and provide certification of a language proficiency test approved by the Oregon Health Authority that meets the minimum proficiency level.

• Benefits include:
• Family medical, dental, long-term disability, 403(b) plan with 6% match, and more.
• Generous paid time off policy. (Annual accrual up to 208 hours - based on FTE status and available to use upon accrual). Plus, 11 paid holidays annually.
• Position may be eligible for Oregon Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program – visit
• Bilingual skills a plus; Options pays a premium for employees who can conduct business in Spanish and provide certification of a language proficiency test approved by the Oregon Health Authority that meets the minimum proficiency level.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Overview

The Peer Support Specialist works as an active member of the assigned team in an adult outpatient setting, providing a wide range of clinical and administrative services to community partners, Options’ clients, and people seeking services. Utilizes Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT) in delivery of client services. Options provides on the job training and supervision for FIT.

Responsibilities

Provides education on issues related to mental health and available services, and promotes access and engagement in needed services. Serves as liaison to community resources, and assists Options clients in using these resources to enhance their independent living skills.This position works both in the office and in the community.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and a general understanding of the population served. Some post-secondary coursework preferred.

Have a history of receiving mental health services and be well-grounded in one’s own recovery, with at least a year since diagnosis preferred. Knowledge and skills sufficient for establishing effective relationships with clients who have a mental illness in order to support them in their own recovery. Competency in recognizing behavioral issues and symptoms of mental illnesses for the purpose of electronic documentation and communication with members of the treatment team.

Must be eligible to become certified as a Peer Support Specialist on the State registry and attend required trainings for certification when available.

Transports clients to facilitate client-directed services, travels between sites and is required to drive.

Candidates must be able to use e-mail, compose documents, save and locate documents electronically, and learn to use our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Proficiency in Word and other MS Office applications preferred.

Must pass state-required background and DMV checks; possess a valid OR driver's license and a satisfactory driving record to be approved for driving rights. Candidate must be able to work independently and flexibly, under general supervision.

Possess mature attitude and sensitivity to the needs of people who have a chronic mental illness; understanding of HIPAA laws regarding confidentiality of privileged information; ability to follow verbal and written instructions; ability to work independently and with staff as agency needs dictate.

Options for Southern Oregon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.