Youth Peer Partner- Drop In Center

Working Title: Youth Peer Partner
Program: Children and Family Services
Reports To: Program Supervisor
Employment Type: Full Time(37.5 hours/week)
Hours: Schedule is TuesdayFriday Specific hours will be addressed upon offer.
Location: Onsite The Dalles Oregon(Subject to work in Hood River Sherman and Wasco Counties)
Pay Range (Dependent on experience):
$21.1125.65/hour
FLSA Status: NotExempt

• Meet regularly with consumers; train consumers in independent living skills and model same behaviors; provide feedback or other documentation as necessary.
• Document encounters with consumers using an electronic health record system. Access and use Agency email system and Intranet to remain updated on Agency functions and department communications.
• Advocate on behalf of consumers and promote selfadvocacy; maintain consumer networks in the community; conduct outreach activities in local communities.
• Communicate with treatment team about problems or concerns; participate in ongoing support network with other Peer Support Specialists. Participate in team meetings with other MCCFL staff.
• Coordinate and facilitate oversight of outings/activities. Facilitate group planning of activity; ensure the group is in agreement. Accompany group on outings; ensure safety; provide transportation as required and appropriate.
• Provide coverage for other Peer Support Specialists if required.
• Ensure that safety procedures are followed.
• Complete specialized training and certification and register on the Oregon Health Authority Traditional Health Worker registry.
• Use agency vehicles to travel within the community provide transportation for clients and drive between business offices in order to complete essential responsibilities and attend required meetings and/or trainings.
• Regular and reliable attendance; professional communication with all contacts; maintain confidentiality.

• Support individuals in selfidentifying their areas of need and in communicating these needs to members of their team (Mental Health Specialist Family Care Coordinator and external supports).
• Support program growth through facilitating group planning activities and creating and distributing program flyers.
• Participate in agencysponsored groups; take initiative in the research creation and structure of community agencybased group events.
• Monitor and assess general behaviors and activity levels and the quality of client interactions; intervene as necessary or request assistance. Identify and resolve routine daytoday program issues that may arise; refer nonroutine issues to the Program Supervisor.
• Facilitate access to resources (public and private sector). Coach and support young people as they make calls to access resources; provide guidance in completing forms and applications.
• Provide support and model selfadvocacy on site and while accompanying youth on outings in the community.
• Empower young people to articulate their concerns and needs effectively; maintain local resource information for young people to access independently; educate young people in resource research and how to access resources independently; support the development and connection of young people to natural supports within their community.
• Oversee and direct youth in a teaching kitchen setting learning to prepare meals to meet basic needs.
• Attend staff meetings and scheduled supplementary trainings; complete and submit scheduled reports timesheets progress notes and other paperwork as required.
• Participate as able in evaluations of Peer Delivered Service Program efficacy and in program quality improvement activities.

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• 95 employerpaid comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage for employees only. Low deductible plans for family coverage through PEBB
• PERS Retirement Contribution
• 11 Holidays including 1 floating holiday
• 10 vacation days
• 12 sick days a year
• Education reimbursement and loan forgiveness HRSA!

1. Application review
2. Questionnaire (if additional information is needed)
3. Panel Interview
4. Possible secondround panel interview
5. Conditional Offer
   1. DMV Record Review if the position requires driving
   2. 10 Panel Drug Screen (Although recreational use is legal in the state of Oregon you will not be considered for this position if youre unable to pass a preemployment drug screening due to federal regulations.
   3. Criminal History check through Orchards BCU
   4. Reference check
   5. Licensure Primary Source Verification

MCCFL provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation in the recruitment or selection process please contact human resources ator email