ColumbiaCare Services, Inc. · 9 hours ago
Supportive Housing Peer Support Specialist - 5430
Ashland, Oregon
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelColumbiaCare Services, Inc. is a non-profit, behavioral health and Veteran’s service agency dedicated to helping individuals improve their lives. They are seeking a Supportive Housing Peer Support Specialist to provide peer support to residents at Rogue Ridge Apartments, assisting them in setting goals and offering compassionate guidance based on personal mental health experiences.
Health CareNursing and Residential CarePersonal Health
Responsibilities
Meet with each new resident to support the individual in feeling welcome, answer questions, and provide compassionate support and guidance in setting self-determined goals
Engage with residents one-on-one as well as coordinate and facilitate peer groups
Provide personal care services (including shopping, self-help, socialization, meal preparation, and more)
Utilize strategic self-disclosure with residents to build connection and normalize mental health challenges
Qualification
Required
Have personal experience with mental health challenges
Be Certified and Registered as a Peer Support Specialist (PSS) or Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) through the Oregon Health Authority (OHA)
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
Have the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check
Ability to frequently talk, listen, use hands and fingers, sit, stand, walk, reach
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds
Ability to occasionally climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, squat/kneel, and perform other physical tasks as applicable
Successfully complete crisis de-escalation and CPR trainings, which require performing various physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques
Be 18 or older at the time of hire
Preferred
Bilingual or Multilingual candidates
Benefits
Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans
Flexible Spending Account
Generous Paid Time Off
Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
Professional development and training opportunities
100% Vested Retirement Plan w/ up to 6% Match
Holiday Pay (9)
Paid Personal Growth Hours
Paid Time Off for Mental Health
Company Paid Life Insurance
Spontaneous & Longevity Bonuses
Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Tobacco Cessation Program
Company
ColumbiaCare Services, Inc.
ColumbiaCare is a non-profit behavioral health and Veterans services agency offering a full spectrum of high-quality programming to support the community and to help people get better.
Founded in 2003
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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