Peer Support Specialist - Aid & Assist
Peer Support Specialist - Aid & Assist
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Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.
Are you ready to turn your lived experience into lasting impact Were seeking a compassionate and resilient individual to work with Aid and Assist clients at the Oregon State Hospital.
In this role youll be the bridge between systems and healing providing trauma-informed person-centered support to individuals navigating the criminal justice and mental health systems. You will walk beside others on their path to recovery and community reintegration.
Use your voice to advocate for those who often go unheard. Build authentic connections that foster trust and transformation. Be part of a team that values growth empowerment and justice. Receive training supervision and opportunities to lead change.
If youre ready to inspire hope and rewrite narratives we want you on our team.GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIESSupervision and lead work are not responsibilities of this classification. If an appointing authority assigns an employee to a full spectrum of lead worker duties the county shall compensate the employee as described in the Marion County Personnel Rules.
Provide support encouragement and assistance to individuals in care. Positions in this classification promote activities fostering recovery and empowerment by sharing their personal experiences when appropriate and modeling self-help and wellness activities. Act as an advocate who facilitates and connects individuals to services and activities. As a treatment team member the incumbent will provide expertise experience and consultation to encourage a culture where individual points of view and preferences are recognized respected and integrated into treatment.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Work under the close supervision of a qualified clinical supervisor or designee who assigns work establishes goals and reviews the results obtained for overall effectiveness.
SUPERVISION EXERCISEDTypical Duties - Duties include but are not limited to the following
Provide peer support to individuals with serious and persistent mental health conditions and co-occurring substance use disorders who are part of the Aid & Assist population. In reach services will be provided in the Oregon State Hospital (OSH) to establish a therapeutic connection with the individual. Follow up services will be provided in the community upon discharge of the individual from OSH. Services include:
- Provide support in reach outreach engagement and assist them in overcoming barriers to participation in services. Assist them in developing recovery goals sharing personal recovery experiences modeling effective self-help strategies acting as a peer advocate and providing encouragement.
- Aid in connecting individuals with peer and community resources including linkages to housing treatment options education and employment including providing transportation to resources skill building activities and accessing services.
- Promote activities that foster recovery and empowerment by sharing personal experiences when appropriate modeling self-help and engaging individuals in wellness activities.
- Provide education and/or training to assist individuals in acquiring skills that will maintain community stability and independence.
- Utilize Evidence Based Practices to include Critical Time Intervention (CTI) and Trauma Informed Care (TIC) when providing services.
- Attend mandated trainings.
- Attend supervision with supervisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Response Level 2:In the event of an emergency employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work. Employee may be required to perform duties outside of their regularly assigned duties. Employee may be requested to work an extended or flexible schedule. Staff at this response level must complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 on-line or in-person training.Requirements for the Position
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.- A self-identified person currently or formerly receiving mental health services.
- Applicants will be asked to discuss recovery 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 non-procurement 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 pre-employment 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 full-time 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 and resiliency and demonstrates efforts at self-directed 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 and carries up to 10 lbs.; operates a keyboard; speaks with a clear and audible voice; reads a 12-pt. font; hears a normal speech level; works in areas that may be wet or uneven.Additional Information and/or Attachments
We offer tuition assistance for employees interested in professional development.
- Up to $1500 per year to reimburse for tuition licensure and/or other educational expenditures according to the Marion County Administrative policies regarding tuition payments. The policy can be found at: Marion County Tuition Payment Policy 303
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 full-time 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 I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify 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 OAR and . 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 non-service 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 e-mailHuman Resourcesif you wish to request an accommodation.
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Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
