Peer Support Specialist - Adult Behavioral Health

Marion County requires onsite work. Remote work is not available.

This recruitment has been reopened for additional applicants and will remain open until filled. If you have already applied for recruitment #0you do not need to reapply. New applicants are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time without further notice.

Are you interested in fostering hope and inspiring people to achieve mental health recovery If so we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Marion County Adult Behavioral Health is looking for Peer Support Specialists to join our team. In this role you would come alongside individuals who are diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illnesses to provide recoveryoriented supports use your own lived experience with your mental health recovery and encourage and support individuals to achieve their recovery goals. An ideal candidate would be motivated to support individuals enrolled in services honor individuals voice and choice and enjoy working collaboratively as a treatment team member. We provide excellent benefits superb training and tuition assistance.

Marion County offers a generous benefits package from health insurance to planning for retirement.

• Health dental & vision coverage for employee and their eligible family members
• Oregon Public Retirement System (PERS) Marion County pays 100% of PERS contribution (6% of salary)
• Deferred compensation plans
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Competitive salary with seven steps of 5% increases; employees are eligible for a step increase at six months and annually thereafter.
• 10 county observed holidays per year and 2 personal holidays per year.

Provide support encouragement and assistance to mental health individuals enrolled in Marion County Adult Behavioral Health (ABH) with the majority of services provided in the community (i.e. individuals homes hospitals jails licensed care shelters etc.).

Support Recovery

• Promote activities that foster recovery and empowerment by sharing personal experiences when appropriate modeling selfhelp and wellness activities.
• Provide outreach to engage individuals and assist them in overcoming barriers to participating in services.
• Offer support to develop personal recovery and wellness goals explore selfhelp strategies review dimensions of wellness engage in wellness activities act as a peer advocate and provide encouragement and hope.

• Assist to link with peer and community resources to build natural supports.
• Support and assist individuals to strengthen linkages to community peer delivered services.
• Support individuals to access and acquire services related to medical social educational transportation housing education employment and other applicable services.
• Provide education and/or training to assist individuals in acquiring skills that will maintain community stability and independence.
• Support individuals personal wellness and ongoing recovery through connections in the local community.
• Provide supportive navigation information and coaching to connect individuals to resources. Share information regarding accessing various services and supports.
• Support individuals to develop selfhelp skills social skills and community integration.

• Assist in the development of personcentered plans including wellness and recovery goals.
• Provide expertise experience and consultation to the team to promote a culture where individual point of view is recognized respected and integrated into treatment.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of clinical records in accordance with Federal State County and treatment program requirements under the direction of the clinical supervisor. Meet performance expectations for time and billing standards.

• Participate fully as a member of the Marion County ABH team as a supportive reliable positive collaborative and professional team member during the development of individual treatment planning team meetings and crisis intervention.
• Work with a team and supervisor for clinical supervision treatment planning staff and departmental meetings and trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
As defined byOAR(81) Peer Support Specialistmeans an individual providing peer delivered services to an individual or family member with similar life experience under the supervision of a qualified clinical supervisor and a qualified peer delivered services supervisor as resources are made available.

1. A selfidentified person currently or formerly receiving mental health services; OR
2. A selfidentified person in recovery from an addiction disorder who meets the abstinence requirements for recovering staff in alcohol and drug treatment programs.

• Applicants will be asked to discuss recovering experiences during the interview process.
• Must successfully complete a Mental Health approved peer support training program within six (6) months of hire.
• Must possess a current drivers license in the applicants state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at: position may be subject to the following: Must not be excluded from participation in the federal health care programs (Medicaid Medicare and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); AND must not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and nonprocurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).
• The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
• This is a safety sensitive/special needs position. Final candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a preemployment drug screen including testing for marijuana. The Marion County Drug and Alcohol Use and Testing Policy can be found at: position is represented by a union.
• This is a fulltime position which is eligible for overtime.
• Typical Work Schedule: Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Understanding of approaches to support others in recovery andresiliencyanddemonstratesefforts at selfdirected recovery.
Knowledgeable of community resources and how to connect individuals to those resources.

Ability to understand and carry out directions and instructions; ability to maintain confidentiality; interest and skill in providing services to individuals; ability to speak read and write English; ability to provide documentation consistent with department standards for quality and timeliness; willingness to work hours conducive to reaching the identified population; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with individuals coworkers and other agencies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Operates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception; stands; sits; moves about the work area; climbs 1 floor of stairs; lifts pushes pulls and carries items weighing up to 5 lbs.; moves carts weighing up to 5 lbs.; operates a keyboard; speaks with a clear and audible voice; reads a 12 pt. font; hears a normal speech level; works in client homes or other areas exposed to dust and smoke; and may work in uneven areas.

We offer tuition assistance for employees interested in professional development towards a profession in behavioral health.

• Up to $20000 to reimburse for tuition licensure and/or other educational expenditures. According to the Marion County policy administrative policies regarding tuition payments.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program fulltime employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP
Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hireyou will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an EVerify employer and will use EVerify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

VETERANS PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225 408.230 and 408.235 and OARand. Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS PREFERENCE

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
  • Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a nonservice connected pension; OR
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

• In addition to one of the above documents Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at County is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation through Human Resources in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please emailHuman Resourcesif you wish to request an accommodation.