This position includes a signing bonus of $2,500 (full-time) for new county hires. Are you a champion for kinship placements? Have you been told you have excellent engagement and assessment skills? Do you enjoy a bit of detective work? The Division of Children, Youth and Families (CYF) of the Department of Family Services (DFS) is seeking a Kinship Navigator (Social Services Specialist III) to connect and work directly with kinship caregivers of children at risk of separation or who have already entered the child welfare system. Learn more about the culture of DFS, meet our director and some of our employees, watch videos about our programs, and check out the great health benefits offered by Fairfax County. Grow your career with Fairfax County! With more than 16,000 employees, Fairfax County is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging opportunities across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a Fairfax County employee, you impact the well-being of our community every day. This is an exciting time to join Fairfax County Government as we shape racial and social equity policies in the county through the One Fairfax Policy. Using this framework, we intentionally consider equity when making policies or delivering programs and services. To learn more, we highly encourage you to watch the Becoming One Fairfax—An Introduction to Key Concepts video and visit the One Fairfax webpage here . The Department of Family Services (DFS) is committed to strengthening the well-being of its diverse community by protecting and improving the lives of all children, adults, and families through assistance, partnership, advocacy, outreach, and quality services. To learn more about DFS and its Mission, Vision, and Values, please click here . The Kinship Navigator is a member of the Permanency Unit under the Foster Care and Adoption (FC&A) Resource and Support Program. Under general supervision of the Social Services Supervisor, performs tasks independently to protect children and build family resilience as articulated by local, state, and federal policies and laws. Working hour is Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., however, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday hours will be required. Duties and responsibilities include the following:
Connects with Spanish speaking potential kinship caregivers by phone or in person early in the family finding process
Engages with kinship caregivers identified through Family Finding to explore placement options
Provides information to kinship caregivers considering becoming certified as resource parents
Supports the kinship caregivers with the emergency foster home approval process to include completion of the mutual family assessment
Visits kinship caregivers in their homes
Uses automated technology in multiple systems to maintain client data, case records, and correspondence
Assesses and evaluates the potential kinship caregivers and provides information and resources
Collaborates with social services specialists within the Division of CYF to provide services to kinship caregivers and their families
Participates in kinship practice improvement teams within CYF and within the community
Provides support and resources to Fairfax County residents through responding to calls on the Kinship Resource Line
Works collaboratively with CYF Quality Assurance staff to evaluate kinship services and promote positive outcomes for kinship families
Provides supervisory support to staff during the absence of the unit supervisor
Perform other duties as assigned to ensure child safety and improve outcomes in families and improve outcomes in families
Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.) Contributes to the development of protocols, policies, procedures, grants and contracts for a social services program, department, and other entities; Assists the supervisor in planning and carrying out training for new staff, providing guidance to staff. May directly supervise staff, and covers for the supervisor in their absence; Serves as a policy expert in an area of social work specialization; Conducts comprehensive clinical assessments and prepares and implements service plans; Works with clients to develop a plan of service to meet social, health, emotional and economic needs. With the client, formulates objectives and identifies actions to resolve the clients' problems; Conducts home visits to families for the purpose of monitoring, counseling and supervision; Provides crisis intervention on a timely basis to clients or families whose well being is seriously and immediately threatened, to include Child Protective Services after-hours; Conducts mediation services to families in conflict; Investigates allegations of abuse and neglect of children, elderly persons and incapacitated adults who live in the community and institutional facilities; Makes assessment of risks posed to clients in accordance with state and local policies, and works to ensure risks are eliminated or minimized; Evaluates child's readiness for placement and recommends placement, ensuring compliance with legal provisions; Evaluates and trains foster and adoptive parents; Works with the community to identify families, children and individuals needing services and to coordinate these services using a wrap-around approach; Advocates and assists families and individuals in obtaining services (e.g., mental health, intellectual disability, alcohol and drug, housing referrals, home based services, training and medical services); Communicates and works with colleagues, clients and the community in a manner that supports the agency and program goals and objectives; Participates as a contributing member on interagency, multi-disciplinary teams, community groups and professional organizations; Collaborates and contributes to child specific teams on non-agency cases as assigned to assist in identifying community resources and services for families; Assesses eligibility for foster care protect/prevent funds; Participates, collaborates and contributes to Comprehensive Services Act activities for families on caseload; Provides training and education on a variety of social work topics; Uses automated technology and hard copy files to maintain and update case data, notes, documents, records, contacts and summaries of information; Manages and maintains program data and outcomes.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.) Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of social work; Thorough knowledge of current social service problems and methods/approaches to address issues; Thorough knowledge of regulations and guidelines relating to the assigned area of social service specialization; Knowledge of casework supervision practices and procedures; Ability to analyze case information and to reach sound decisions on the basis of such information; Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Ability to use automated technology to establish and maintain case records; Ability to maintain professional ethics and confidentiality of client information; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.; Ability to schedule and manage workload sufficiently to meet deadlines; Ability to provide guidance, direction, supervision and coaching to less-experienced staff; Ability to provide management and oversight of a program or project.
Employment Standards
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree, plus three years of professional social work experience. A master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Contingent upon the area of assignment, some positions within this class may require specific certification(s) prior to employment and/or the ability to acquire necessary certification(s) within a specified time period following employment. The certifications are identified in the position description and employment advertisement . CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid driver's license. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background, a driving record check, and a Child Protective Services check to the satisfaction of the employer. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in social work (MSW) or a related human services degree
Knowledge of kinship practices and experience working with kinship families
At least four (4) years of work experience in Child Welfare
Experience working with individuals and families from diverse multi-cultural populations and facilitating community outreach.
Spanish Speaking
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sufficiently mobile to attend home visits, court, meetings, and community events outside the office. Ability to use automated technology. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Work requires performing tasks with risks of secondary traumatic stress (STS). Ability to navigate through and make decisions in stressful and crisis situations. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include a practical exercise. The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home ( Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others ) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity. Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
Dec 19, 2023
Full time
This position includes a signing bonus of $2,500 (full-time) for new county hires. Are you a champion for kinship placements? Have you been told you have excellent engagement and assessment skills? Do you enjoy a bit of detective work? The Division of Children, Youth and Families (CYF) of the Department of Family Services (DFS) is seeking a Kinship Navigator (Social Services Specialist III) to connect and work directly with kinship caregivers of children at risk of separation or who have already entered the child welfare system. Learn more about the culture of DFS, meet our director and some of our employees, watch videos about our programs, and check out the great health benefits offered by Fairfax County. Grow your career with Fairfax County! With more than 16,000 employees, Fairfax County is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging opportunities across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a Fairfax County employee, you impact the well-being of our community every day. This is an exciting time to join Fairfax County Government as we shape racial and social equity policies in the county through the One Fairfax Policy. Using this framework, we intentionally consider equity when making policies or delivering programs and services. To learn more, we highly encourage you to watch the Becoming One Fairfax—An Introduction to Key Concepts video and visit the One Fairfax webpage here . The Department of Family Services (DFS) is committed to strengthening the well-being of its diverse community by protecting and improving the lives of all children, adults, and families through assistance, partnership, advocacy, outreach, and quality services. To learn more about DFS and its Mission, Vision, and Values, please click here . The Kinship Navigator is a member of the Permanency Unit under the Foster Care and Adoption (FC&A) Resource and Support Program. Under general supervision of the Social Services Supervisor, performs tasks independently to protect children and build family resilience as articulated by local, state, and federal policies and laws. Working hour is Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., however, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday hours will be required. Duties and responsibilities include the following:
Connects with Spanish speaking potential kinship caregivers by phone or in person early in the family finding process
Engages with kinship caregivers identified through Family Finding to explore placement options
Provides information to kinship caregivers considering becoming certified as resource parents
Supports the kinship caregivers with the emergency foster home approval process to include completion of the mutual family assessment
Visits kinship caregivers in their homes
Uses automated technology in multiple systems to maintain client data, case records, and correspondence
Assesses and evaluates the potential kinship caregivers and provides information and resources
Collaborates with social services specialists within the Division of CYF to provide services to kinship caregivers and their families
Participates in kinship practice improvement teams within CYF and within the community
Provides support and resources to Fairfax County residents through responding to calls on the Kinship Resource Line
Works collaboratively with CYF Quality Assurance staff to evaluate kinship services and promote positive outcomes for kinship families
Provides supervisory support to staff during the absence of the unit supervisor
Perform other duties as assigned to ensure child safety and improve outcomes in families and improve outcomes in families
Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.) Contributes to the development of protocols, policies, procedures, grants and contracts for a social services program, department, and other entities; Assists the supervisor in planning and carrying out training for new staff, providing guidance to staff. May directly supervise staff, and covers for the supervisor in their absence; Serves as a policy expert in an area of social work specialization; Conducts comprehensive clinical assessments and prepares and implements service plans; Works with clients to develop a plan of service to meet social, health, emotional and economic needs. With the client, formulates objectives and identifies actions to resolve the clients' problems; Conducts home visits to families for the purpose of monitoring, counseling and supervision; Provides crisis intervention on a timely basis to clients or families whose well being is seriously and immediately threatened, to include Child Protective Services after-hours; Conducts mediation services to families in conflict; Investigates allegations of abuse and neglect of children, elderly persons and incapacitated adults who live in the community and institutional facilities; Makes assessment of risks posed to clients in accordance with state and local policies, and works to ensure risks are eliminated or minimized; Evaluates child's readiness for placement and recommends placement, ensuring compliance with legal provisions; Evaluates and trains foster and adoptive parents; Works with the community to identify families, children and individuals needing services and to coordinate these services using a wrap-around approach; Advocates and assists families and individuals in obtaining services (e.g., mental health, intellectual disability, alcohol and drug, housing referrals, home based services, training and medical services); Communicates and works with colleagues, clients and the community in a manner that supports the agency and program goals and objectives; Participates as a contributing member on interagency, multi-disciplinary teams, community groups and professional organizations; Collaborates and contributes to child specific teams on non-agency cases as assigned to assist in identifying community resources and services for families; Assesses eligibility for foster care protect/prevent funds; Participates, collaborates and contributes to Comprehensive Services Act activities for families on caseload; Provides training and education on a variety of social work topics; Uses automated technology and hard copy files to maintain and update case data, notes, documents, records, contacts and summaries of information; Manages and maintains program data and outcomes.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.) Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of social work; Thorough knowledge of current social service problems and methods/approaches to address issues; Thorough knowledge of regulations and guidelines relating to the assigned area of social service specialization; Knowledge of casework supervision practices and procedures; Ability to analyze case information and to reach sound decisions on the basis of such information; Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Ability to use automated technology to establish and maintain case records; Ability to maintain professional ethics and confidentiality of client information; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.; Ability to schedule and manage workload sufficiently to meet deadlines; Ability to provide guidance, direction, supervision and coaching to less-experienced staff; Ability to provide management and oversight of a program or project.
Employment Standards
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree, plus three years of professional social work experience. A master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Contingent upon the area of assignment, some positions within this class may require specific certification(s) prior to employment and/or the ability to acquire necessary certification(s) within a specified time period following employment. The certifications are identified in the position description and employment advertisement . CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid driver's license. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background, a driving record check, and a Child Protective Services check to the satisfaction of the employer. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in social work (MSW) or a related human services degree
Knowledge of kinship practices and experience working with kinship families
At least four (4) years of work experience in Child Welfare
Experience working with individuals and families from diverse multi-cultural populations and facilitating community outreach.
Spanish Speaking
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sufficiently mobile to attend home visits, court, meetings, and community events outside the office. Ability to use automated technology. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Work requires performing tasks with risks of secondary traumatic stress (STS). Ability to navigate through and make decisions in stressful and crisis situations. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include a practical exercise. The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home ( Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others ) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity. Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
Oregon Health Authority
Salem, OR and Portland, OR HYBRID
Do you have experience developing, implementing, and providing oversight of policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and reduce disparities? Are you passionate about prioritizing community voice throughout iterative improvement cycles from concept and design to implementation and integration? We look forward to hearing from you!
This posting will be used to fill two (2) permanent, full-time positions. These positions are classified as Management Service and are not represented by a union.
Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position
What you will do!
MEDICAID: Senior Community Engagement Analyst: This position directs a team of community engagement specialists on developing deep, trusting relationships in the community and has extensive skill in community partnership building.
This position defines and leads community engagement workstreams within the 1115 Demonstration Waiver implementation and ensures alignment, integration and collaboration with the 1115 Medicaid Waiver policy analysts who hold accountability for Health Related Social Needs (Housing, Nutrition, Climate) and for Waiver Transition Populations (Child Welfare, Residential Behavioral Health, Youth and Adults leaving Carceral Settings).
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.
A Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills can substitute for years of experience.
Example: A Bachelor’s Degree plus five years of applicable professional or lived experience.
Desired Attributes
Preference may be given for the ability to read, write, speak and interpret English and one of the 5 most common languages in Oregon other than English (Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian, and Korean) with full proficiency in a culturally humble manner.
Experience in advancing health equity, including effective delivery of culturally responsive and inclusive services, evidence of ongoing development of personal cultural awareness and humility, and knowledge of social determinants of health and their impacts on health outcomes.
Experience developing, implementing policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and address systemic health disparities, with an emphasis on integrating the voice of consumers with lived experience.
Experience in collaborating with diverse populations most harmed by social injustice and inequities; demonstrated ability to build and steward positive relationships with diverse community groups including communities of color, immigrant groups, the disability community, and other traditionally marginalized communities.
Knowledge about OHA/DHS contracts/interagency agreement administration, procurement, and project management.
Specific knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes, other applicable regulations, and program requirements.
Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly the Oregon Health Plan/ Medicaid Administration in Oregon, and experience in working with Community Mental Health Programs, Behavioral Health Service Providers, Coordinated Care Organizations or other managed care entities and their leadership to guide operations and policies.
Ability to provide organizational leadership to support inter-and cross-agency collaboration and systems-wide changes that support advocacy, equity, and client-centered policies and solutions.
Specific knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, iterative design, and improvement science.
Strong communication skills across a variety of forms that demonstrate the ability to facilitate appreciative inquiry, foster trust and transparency, and promote human-centered change management.
Demonstrates skills in the following areas:
Community and Partner Engagement
Expert level Technical Assistance
Policy Advisement
Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation
Project Management
Systems and Organizational Improvement
What's in it for you? The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.
We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx
Paid Leave Days:
11 paid holidays each year
3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
Pension and retirement programs
Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.
Oct 27, 2023
Full time
Do you have experience developing, implementing, and providing oversight of policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and reduce disparities? Are you passionate about prioritizing community voice throughout iterative improvement cycles from concept and design to implementation and integration? We look forward to hearing from you!
This posting will be used to fill two (2) permanent, full-time positions. These positions are classified as Management Service and are not represented by a union.
Work Location: Salem/Marion or Portland/Multnomah; hybrid position
What you will do!
MEDICAID: Senior Community Engagement Analyst: This position directs a team of community engagement specialists on developing deep, trusting relationships in the community and has extensive skill in community partnership building.
This position defines and leads community engagement workstreams within the 1115 Demonstration Waiver implementation and ensures alignment, integration and collaboration with the 1115 Medicaid Waiver policy analysts who hold accountability for Health Related Social Needs (Housing, Nutrition, Climate) and for Waiver Transition Populations (Child Welfare, Residential Behavioral Health, Youth and Adults leaving Carceral Settings).
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to eight years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.
A Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills can substitute for years of experience.
Example: A Bachelor’s Degree plus five years of applicable professional or lived experience.
Desired Attributes
Preference may be given for the ability to read, write, speak and interpret English and one of the 5 most common languages in Oregon other than English (Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian, and Korean) with full proficiency in a culturally humble manner.
Experience in advancing health equity, including effective delivery of culturally responsive and inclusive services, evidence of ongoing development of personal cultural awareness and humility, and knowledge of social determinants of health and their impacts on health outcomes.
Experience developing, implementing policies and programs at the community, state, and/or national level that promote equity and inclusion and address systemic health disparities, with an emphasis on integrating the voice of consumers with lived experience.
Experience in collaborating with diverse populations most harmed by social injustice and inequities; demonstrated ability to build and steward positive relationships with diverse community groups including communities of color, immigrant groups, the disability community, and other traditionally marginalized communities.
Knowledge about OHA/DHS contracts/interagency agreement administration, procurement, and project management.
Specific knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes, other applicable regulations, and program requirements.
Knowledge of health services delivery systems, particularly the Oregon Health Plan/ Medicaid Administration in Oregon, and experience in working with Community Mental Health Programs, Behavioral Health Service Providers, Coordinated Care Organizations or other managed care entities and their leadership to guide operations and policies.
Ability to provide organizational leadership to support inter-and cross-agency collaboration and systems-wide changes that support advocacy, equity, and client-centered policies and solutions.
Specific knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, iterative design, and improvement science.
Strong communication skills across a variety of forms that demonstrate the ability to facilitate appreciative inquiry, foster trust and transparency, and promote human-centered change management.
Demonstrates skills in the following areas:
Community and Partner Engagement
Expert level Technical Assistance
Policy Advisement
Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation
Project Management
Systems and Organizational Improvement
What's in it for you? The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.
We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx
Paid Leave Days:
11 paid holidays each year
3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
Pension and retirement programs
Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.
The primary responsibility of the Community Partnerships Employment Specialists is to assist justice- involved individuals in identifying and addressing barriers to obtaining gainful employment. This role serves a key function as a part of the Women Evolving program which aims to increase economic opportunities of Black Cis and Trans women. This includes creating partnerships with employers, staying closely connected with partner agencies and their employment-related services, staying current about employment openings in the Chicagoland area, and connect individuals to these opportunities. This position will directly link with the Employment Navigators to provide workforce development to women of the Women Evolving program.
The salary range for this role is $42,000 to $50,000.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Coordination and Monitoring
Identify and overcome barriers for clients of the Women Evolving program to gain employment
Partner with RiseKit, Chicago Cook Workforce Alliance, Chicagoland Workforce Development, Employment coalitions and taskforce groups to build economic workforce partnerships, identify and increase workforce opportunities
Research and develop relationships with employers, colleges/universities, community organizations and major corporations and create/maintain database for workforce development
Represent the Women Evolving program and build relationships with clients, navigators, and corrections case managers
Assist to create and support a Housing and Employment Resource Center (HERC)
Connect clients with agencies and outside services related to employment and monitor their progress
Document employment and income goals for clients in CaseWorthy (AFC’s client database)
Assist clients with obtaining and/or completing necessary documents to submit for possible employment
Provide transportation for clients to employment-related events or appointments as needed
Provide regular feedback about program successes and challenges to Director of Capacity Building, Training & Workforce Development
Provide ongoing support to Women Evolving during employment-related events including summits or virtual training sessions
Participate in case management meetings with staff and other team members to strategize about employment opportunities, provide updates and increase effectiveness with clients involving difficult situations
Assist Community Partnerships Sr. Employment Specialist on projects as determined and directed by the Director of Capacity Building, Training & Workforce Development
Other
Work collaboratively with all Women Evolving and Community Partnerships & Special Projects team members
Participate in staff training, staff meetings, and development activities as directed
Assist with agency-wide activities as directed, including Annual Meeting, AIDS Run & Walk, and others
Protect organization's value and manage risk by keeping information confidential
Perform other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION)
Minimum Qualifications
2 years’ experience in employment coordinator, case management, or social work
Preferred Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, psychology, counseling, or a related field
Previous experience working with justice-involved populations
Experience working with employers, supportive employment programs, and job training initiative
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The ability to develop and deliver formal presentations to others that may include management, peers, team members, and others outside the organization
The ability to manage time so that the priority of activities determines the timing and amount of attention received
The ability to enter, record, store, or maintain information in written or electronic form
Basic knowledge of HIV infection, homelessness and justice involvement and related chronic diseases
Knowledge of the causes of homelessness, who it affects, and the factors (
Knowledge of, or ability to quickly develop competency with, issues related to justice involvement, effective intervention techniques, and motivational interviewing.
Understanding stigma, mental illness, and effective crisis intervention techniques
The ability and willingness to respect and value the differences and perceptions of different groups/individuals
The ability to use various Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
The ability to develop and maintain professional, trusting, and positive working relationships with mangers, supervisors, staff, co-workers, partner agencies, and vendors
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment is representative of that found in a general office environment. Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (2-15 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods at a keyboard or workstation and on the telephone.
Sep 15, 2022
Full time
The primary responsibility of the Community Partnerships Employment Specialists is to assist justice- involved individuals in identifying and addressing barriers to obtaining gainful employment. This role serves a key function as a part of the Women Evolving program which aims to increase economic opportunities of Black Cis and Trans women. This includes creating partnerships with employers, staying closely connected with partner agencies and their employment-related services, staying current about employment openings in the Chicagoland area, and connect individuals to these opportunities. This position will directly link with the Employment Navigators to provide workforce development to women of the Women Evolving program.
The salary range for this role is $42,000 to $50,000.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Coordination and Monitoring
Identify and overcome barriers for clients of the Women Evolving program to gain employment
Partner with RiseKit, Chicago Cook Workforce Alliance, Chicagoland Workforce Development, Employment coalitions and taskforce groups to build economic workforce partnerships, identify and increase workforce opportunities
Research and develop relationships with employers, colleges/universities, community organizations and major corporations and create/maintain database for workforce development
Represent the Women Evolving program and build relationships with clients, navigators, and corrections case managers
Assist to create and support a Housing and Employment Resource Center (HERC)
Connect clients with agencies and outside services related to employment and monitor their progress
Document employment and income goals for clients in CaseWorthy (AFC’s client database)
Assist clients with obtaining and/or completing necessary documents to submit for possible employment
Provide transportation for clients to employment-related events or appointments as needed
Provide regular feedback about program successes and challenges to Director of Capacity Building, Training & Workforce Development
Provide ongoing support to Women Evolving during employment-related events including summits or virtual training sessions
Participate in case management meetings with staff and other team members to strategize about employment opportunities, provide updates and increase effectiveness with clients involving difficult situations
Assist Community Partnerships Sr. Employment Specialist on projects as determined and directed by the Director of Capacity Building, Training & Workforce Development
Other
Work collaboratively with all Women Evolving and Community Partnerships & Special Projects team members
Participate in staff training, staff meetings, and development activities as directed
Assist with agency-wide activities as directed, including Annual Meeting, AIDS Run & Walk, and others
Protect organization's value and manage risk by keeping information confidential
Perform other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION)
Minimum Qualifications
2 years’ experience in employment coordinator, case management, or social work
Preferred Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, psychology, counseling, or a related field
Previous experience working with justice-involved populations
Experience working with employers, supportive employment programs, and job training initiative
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The ability to develop and deliver formal presentations to others that may include management, peers, team members, and others outside the organization
The ability to manage time so that the priority of activities determines the timing and amount of attention received
The ability to enter, record, store, or maintain information in written or electronic form
Basic knowledge of HIV infection, homelessness and justice involvement and related chronic diseases
Knowledge of the causes of homelessness, who it affects, and the factors (
Knowledge of, or ability to quickly develop competency with, issues related to justice involvement, effective intervention techniques, and motivational interviewing.
Understanding stigma, mental illness, and effective crisis intervention techniques
The ability and willingness to respect and value the differences and perceptions of different groups/individuals
The ability to use various Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
The ability to develop and maintain professional, trusting, and positive working relationships with mangers, supervisors, staff, co-workers, partner agencies, and vendors
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment is representative of that found in a general office environment. Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (2-15 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods at a keyboard or workstation and on the telephone.
Community Housing Network is seeking COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA) Specialists to help process rental assistance applications for households impacted by the pandemic.
About Community Housing Network
Community Housing Network (CHN) is celebrating our 20th anniversary as the leading housing resource nonprofit organization in Southeast Michigan. We serve thousands of families and individuals annually who are facing homelessness, people with disabilities, low-income households, and other vulnerable Michigan Residents.
Our mission is to strengthen communities by connecting people to housing resources. This is achieved through the development of quality affordable housing, vital supportive services, crisis response resources, community collaboration and advocacy. We also develop housing in communities where housing needs to align with community revitalization and redevelopment goals. The principal belief reinforcing everything we do is that people and communities are more successful when everyone - including people struggling with homelessness, those with disabilities and those with low incomes - are included in the fabric of sustainable communities.
Our work is guided by our core values and our culture provides an environment to succeed through: Inclusion, Integrity, Innovation, and Passion.
Community Housing Network is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness which includes:
Creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace to provide better services for participants and staff.
Utilizing a trauma informed approach to build rapport with vulnerable populations.
Making educational resources available related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, all the while providing a platform for conversation.
We are a CARF accredited agency. For the past six years, we have been recognized by the Detroit Free Press as a Top 100 Workplace and have been honored as a Crain’s Detroit Business Cool Place to Work for seven years.
Department: Community Programs Reports to: COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA) Team Supervisor Employment Status Classification: Full Time and Part-Time Hourly
Job Description Summary: The CERA Team Specialist is a key member of Community Housing Network’s Community Programs department implementation and management of the federally funded grant COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA). The position is a grant funded position.
Essential Functions:
Engage with tenants and landlords to prevent eviction and housing instability.
Assess the caller’s/landlords needs and eligibility for the CERA program to provide appropriate assistance, referrals, and resources.
Assist potential program participants/Landlords in completing applications for appropriate programs.
Enter details of the call, communication with tenants, landlords or other partners in the appropriate record/file, required secure database, forms, trackers, etc. as directed per workflow.
Schedule follow up appointments as appropriate to provide ongoing assistance and case management services for eligible individuals, as guidelines allow.
Process financial assistance requests for eligible individuals for payment of rent, utilities, or other items.
Participate in team meetings, department meetings, all staff meetings, 1:1 check ins with supervisory as scheduled.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Reliable and secure internet service at employee home location.
Proficient use of Windows Outlook, calendar, email, and other functions
Experience with data entry
Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel.
Established personal ethics of dependability, punctuality, productivity, self-discipline, and organizational habits.
Must be self-directed and motivated.
Ability to work independently, demonstrating self-motivation while functioning as a member of a team environment.
Customer Service and case management skill set demonstrating empathy, communication skills, problem solving, active listening, personal responsibility, adaptability, attentiveness, responsiveness, time management and attention to identify details and adjust solutions accordingly.
Documentation of tenant/landlord case details, documents, and notes on a thorough and timely basis.
Collaborative member of team; active participation in team, department and CHN meetings, training, and other required events.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral.
Ability to follow program guidelines and program parameters, while demonstrating flexibility to adapt to changes and deadlines.
Compensation
This is a grant funded position with full time and part time hourly opportunities. As a part time position you will be able to create your own flexible working schedule of 20 to 28 hours per week between the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The base hourly pay is $15.00 an hour.
generous paid time off, new employees can earn up to 16 vacation days and 10 paid holidays within the first year.
competitive health, vision, and dental insurance plans as well as flex and dependent care spending accounts
group life and long-term disability
a robust employee assistance program
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
Location
This position will work remotely.
Physical Demands:
While performing the functions of this job, the position is both sedentary and at times requires the ability to be active including standing, bending, lifting and/or arranging files, office products and supplies and may require employee to periodically stand on a short step stool to access files and boxes.
To apply for this position OPEN HERE: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=3aa7a5be-ba3e-4943-9815-6be640408aaa&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=399633&source=CC2&lang=en_US
Apr 14, 2021
Full time
Community Housing Network is seeking COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA) Specialists to help process rental assistance applications for households impacted by the pandemic.
About Community Housing Network
Community Housing Network (CHN) is celebrating our 20th anniversary as the leading housing resource nonprofit organization in Southeast Michigan. We serve thousands of families and individuals annually who are facing homelessness, people with disabilities, low-income households, and other vulnerable Michigan Residents.
Our mission is to strengthen communities by connecting people to housing resources. This is achieved through the development of quality affordable housing, vital supportive services, crisis response resources, community collaboration and advocacy. We also develop housing in communities where housing needs to align with community revitalization and redevelopment goals. The principal belief reinforcing everything we do is that people and communities are more successful when everyone - including people struggling with homelessness, those with disabilities and those with low incomes - are included in the fabric of sustainable communities.
Our work is guided by our core values and our culture provides an environment to succeed through: Inclusion, Integrity, Innovation, and Passion.
Community Housing Network is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness which includes:
Creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace to provide better services for participants and staff.
Utilizing a trauma informed approach to build rapport with vulnerable populations.
Making educational resources available related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, all the while providing a platform for conversation.
We are a CARF accredited agency. For the past six years, we have been recognized by the Detroit Free Press as a Top 100 Workplace and have been honored as a Crain’s Detroit Business Cool Place to Work for seven years.
Department: Community Programs Reports to: COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA) Team Supervisor Employment Status Classification: Full Time and Part-Time Hourly
Job Description Summary: The CERA Team Specialist is a key member of Community Housing Network’s Community Programs department implementation and management of the federally funded grant COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance (CERA). The position is a grant funded position.
Essential Functions:
Engage with tenants and landlords to prevent eviction and housing instability.
Assess the caller’s/landlords needs and eligibility for the CERA program to provide appropriate assistance, referrals, and resources.
Assist potential program participants/Landlords in completing applications for appropriate programs.
Enter details of the call, communication with tenants, landlords or other partners in the appropriate record/file, required secure database, forms, trackers, etc. as directed per workflow.
Schedule follow up appointments as appropriate to provide ongoing assistance and case management services for eligible individuals, as guidelines allow.
Process financial assistance requests for eligible individuals for payment of rent, utilities, or other items.
Participate in team meetings, department meetings, all staff meetings, 1:1 check ins with supervisory as scheduled.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Reliable and secure internet service at employee home location.
Proficient use of Windows Outlook, calendar, email, and other functions
Experience with data entry
Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel.
Established personal ethics of dependability, punctuality, productivity, self-discipline, and organizational habits.
Must be self-directed and motivated.
Ability to work independently, demonstrating self-motivation while functioning as a member of a team environment.
Customer Service and case management skill set demonstrating empathy, communication skills, problem solving, active listening, personal responsibility, adaptability, attentiveness, responsiveness, time management and attention to identify details and adjust solutions accordingly.
Documentation of tenant/landlord case details, documents, and notes on a thorough and timely basis.
Collaborative member of team; active participation in team, department and CHN meetings, training, and other required events.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral.
Ability to follow program guidelines and program parameters, while demonstrating flexibility to adapt to changes and deadlines.
Compensation
This is a grant funded position with full time and part time hourly opportunities. As a part time position you will be able to create your own flexible working schedule of 20 to 28 hours per week between the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The base hourly pay is $15.00 an hour.
generous paid time off, new employees can earn up to 16 vacation days and 10 paid holidays within the first year.
competitive health, vision, and dental insurance plans as well as flex and dependent care spending accounts
group life and long-term disability
a robust employee assistance program
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
Location
This position will work remotely.
Physical Demands:
While performing the functions of this job, the position is both sedentary and at times requires the ability to be active including standing, bending, lifting and/or arranging files, office products and supplies and may require employee to periodically stand on a short step stool to access files and boxes.
To apply for this position OPEN HERE: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=3aa7a5be-ba3e-4943-9815-6be640408aaa&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=399633&source=CC2&lang=en_US
Mental Health Association of Oregon
10373 NE Hancock St. Portland, OR 97220
PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST/CERTIFIED RECOVERY MENTOR CLACKAMAS COUNTY CHOICE MODEL
Pay Scale: $17.00-$19.00 per hour DOE FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) Benefits: This is a benefited position as outlined in the MHAAO Employee Handbook TITLE: PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST/CERTIFIED RECOVERY MENTOR CLACKAMAS COUNTY REPORTS TO: EVOLVE Peer Delivered Services Program Manager DEPARTMENT: EVOLVE Peer Delivered Services TO APPLY: Please submit a resume and cover letter to careers@mhaoforegon.org by close of business December 1st, 2020.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Peer Support Specialist (PSS)/Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) offers mental health and/or co-occurring mental health and addiction recovery peer support to individuals residing in Clackamas County as a peer who has similar life experiences and acts as a positive role model of living in recovery.
The PSS/CRM position will be a member of the Clackamas County Choice Model Adult Team. A primary function of the position will be to assist people who are stepping down from inpatient psychiatric care and/or receiving psychiatric care in advance of hospitalization. The PSS/CRM will provide community-based, holistic, person-centered, trauma-informed and strength-based support to individuals with addiction and/or co-occurring mental health challenges who are referred via the Choice Team.
Choice Model Services, previously known as the Adult Mental Health Initiative (AMHI), is designed to promote more effective utilization of current capacity in facility-based treatment settings, increase care coordination and increase accountability at a local and state level. Choice Model will promote the availability and quality of individualized community-based services and supports so that adults with mental health concerns are served in the most independent environment possible and use of long-term institutional care is minimized. A primary function of the position will be to support the development of person-directed plans with the person being served.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Background Check: Criminal Background Check as performed by Oregon Health Authority (OHA) or Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHCBO) for the PSS/CRM certification process, respectively, by the Background Check Unit (BCU) accepted. A criminal record does not necessarily exclude an individual from certification.
Experience: It is an essential function of the position to identify as having lived experience of mental health and/or co-occurring addiction issues and navigating a life of recovery. It is also vital to understand the effect of trauma on health, coping, and other aspects of individual needs as well as the principles of recovery, self-direction, and trauma-informed care.
Qualities:
Possess an absolute belief in every person’s ability to learn, grow and recover
Value person’s right to make their own decisions
Value people as the “experts” in their own lives
Possess insight pertaining to personal biases and worldview and how they may interfere with effectively working with individuals representing a variety of cultural, ethnic, language and life experiences.
Licensure/Certification:
Valid Oregon Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance required. Have reliable transportation necessary.
Skills:
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
To provide 1:1 peer support to person being served with a performance expectation of 50-60% of the employees FTE being dedicated to the provision of peer support.
Collaborates with people being served to create a person-directed plan. Person-directed planning tools such as REAL Recovery, MHAAO’s Initial Recovery Exploration, PATH*, MAPS*, and/or other models including assistance with developing their own Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)* will be utilized. Training will be provided in the use of these tools.
Participates in regular MHAAO peer support supervision sessions.
EVOLVE group support offerings will include but are not limited to peer-led Seeking Safety, SMART Recovery, and Hearing Voices/Extreme States support groups.
Assistance and support with health and recovery planning and community integration upon release from hospitalization including meeting with person being served prior to discharge from hospitalization if applicable.
Assistance and support accessing and navigating physical and behavioral health services.
Introduction and connection with local recovery groups and activities.
Crisis Support with introduction and connection to the Clackamas county Mental Health Clinic (MHC) as a crisis resource.
Support in developing community roles/natural supports.
Learning and practicing self-advocacy.
Support with reconnecting/visiting with family/children.
Addressing basic needs of shelter/housing, food, physical wellness, and entitlements/benefits.
Supporting successful outcomes with PSRB and transitioning to lower levels of care/housing.
Support when/where needed in navigating any systems involvement and resource connection.
Adheres to and practices the core values of peer support.
Support with physical health related goals and connecting to community resources and programs that work toward this aim.
Education and employment support.
Documents support services in a program database in a manner that assures compliance with policies, program procedures and local, state, and federal regulations. Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation as required by program deliverables.
As appropriate, openly identifies as a person who has lived the experience of mental health and/or co-occurring addiction issues and is able to appropriately share own recovery story with individuals being served.
Acts as a positive role model for individuals being served and exploring their own path to wellness and recovery.
Acts as an advocate for individuals being served when appropriate, both within the organization and also with other entities.
Respects and honors the person being served rights and responsibilities and demonstrates professional boundaries and ethics. Adheres to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPAA requirements.
The above accountabilities represent work performed by this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific accountability will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of the position.
Employment with Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon is "at-will." This means employees are free to resign at any time, with or without cause, and Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice. As an at-will employee, it is not guaranteed, in any manner, that you will be employed with Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon for any set period of time.
Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, Veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Nov 24, 2020
Full time
PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST/CERTIFIED RECOVERY MENTOR CLACKAMAS COUNTY CHOICE MODEL
Pay Scale: $17.00-$19.00 per hour DOE FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) Benefits: This is a benefited position as outlined in the MHAAO Employee Handbook TITLE: PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST/CERTIFIED RECOVERY MENTOR CLACKAMAS COUNTY REPORTS TO: EVOLVE Peer Delivered Services Program Manager DEPARTMENT: EVOLVE Peer Delivered Services TO APPLY: Please submit a resume and cover letter to careers@mhaoforegon.org by close of business December 1st, 2020.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Peer Support Specialist (PSS)/Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) offers mental health and/or co-occurring mental health and addiction recovery peer support to individuals residing in Clackamas County as a peer who has similar life experiences and acts as a positive role model of living in recovery.
The PSS/CRM position will be a member of the Clackamas County Choice Model Adult Team. A primary function of the position will be to assist people who are stepping down from inpatient psychiatric care and/or receiving psychiatric care in advance of hospitalization. The PSS/CRM will provide community-based, holistic, person-centered, trauma-informed and strength-based support to individuals with addiction and/or co-occurring mental health challenges who are referred via the Choice Team.
Choice Model Services, previously known as the Adult Mental Health Initiative (AMHI), is designed to promote more effective utilization of current capacity in facility-based treatment settings, increase care coordination and increase accountability at a local and state level. Choice Model will promote the availability and quality of individualized community-based services and supports so that adults with mental health concerns are served in the most independent environment possible and use of long-term institutional care is minimized. A primary function of the position will be to support the development of person-directed plans with the person being served.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Background Check: Criminal Background Check as performed by Oregon Health Authority (OHA) or Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHCBO) for the PSS/CRM certification process, respectively, by the Background Check Unit (BCU) accepted. A criminal record does not necessarily exclude an individual from certification.
Experience: It is an essential function of the position to identify as having lived experience of mental health and/or co-occurring addiction issues and navigating a life of recovery. It is also vital to understand the effect of trauma on health, coping, and other aspects of individual needs as well as the principles of recovery, self-direction, and trauma-informed care.
Qualities:
Possess an absolute belief in every person’s ability to learn, grow and recover
Value person’s right to make their own decisions
Value people as the “experts” in their own lives
Possess insight pertaining to personal biases and worldview and how they may interfere with effectively working with individuals representing a variety of cultural, ethnic, language and life experiences.
Licensure/Certification:
Valid Oregon Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance required. Have reliable transportation necessary.
Skills:
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
To provide 1:1 peer support to person being served with a performance expectation of 50-60% of the employees FTE being dedicated to the provision of peer support.
Collaborates with people being served to create a person-directed plan. Person-directed planning tools such as REAL Recovery, MHAAO’s Initial Recovery Exploration, PATH*, MAPS*, and/or other models including assistance with developing their own Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)* will be utilized. Training will be provided in the use of these tools.
Participates in regular MHAAO peer support supervision sessions.
EVOLVE group support offerings will include but are not limited to peer-led Seeking Safety, SMART Recovery, and Hearing Voices/Extreme States support groups.
Assistance and support with health and recovery planning and community integration upon release from hospitalization including meeting with person being served prior to discharge from hospitalization if applicable.
Assistance and support accessing and navigating physical and behavioral health services.
Introduction and connection with local recovery groups and activities.
Crisis Support with introduction and connection to the Clackamas county Mental Health Clinic (MHC) as a crisis resource.
Support in developing community roles/natural supports.
Learning and practicing self-advocacy.
Support with reconnecting/visiting with family/children.
Addressing basic needs of shelter/housing, food, physical wellness, and entitlements/benefits.
Supporting successful outcomes with PSRB and transitioning to lower levels of care/housing.
Support when/where needed in navigating any systems involvement and resource connection.
Adheres to and practices the core values of peer support.
Support with physical health related goals and connecting to community resources and programs that work toward this aim.
Education and employment support.
Documents support services in a program database in a manner that assures compliance with policies, program procedures and local, state, and federal regulations. Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation as required by program deliverables.
As appropriate, openly identifies as a person who has lived the experience of mental health and/or co-occurring addiction issues and is able to appropriately share own recovery story with individuals being served.
Acts as a positive role model for individuals being served and exploring their own path to wellness and recovery.
Acts as an advocate for individuals being served when appropriate, both within the organization and also with other entities.
Respects and honors the person being served rights and responsibilities and demonstrates professional boundaries and ethics. Adheres to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPAA requirements.
The above accountabilities represent work performed by this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific accountability will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of the position.
Employment with Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon is "at-will." This means employees are free to resign at any time, with or without cause, and Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice. As an at-will employee, it is not guaranteed, in any manner, that you will be employed with Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon for any set period of time.
Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, Veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.