Peer Support Specialist

3 weeks ago

Salem, United States Marion County Full time
This recruitment has been reopened for additional applicants and will remain open until filled. If you have already applied for recruitment #070-2024-8, you 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.

Marion County Health & Human Services' Acute, Forensic, & Diversion team is participating in a project to provide in reach to the Oregon State Hospital (OSH) for our Aid & Assist population. This Peer Support Specialist position will work closely with a Mental Health Associate to create a Navigation Team which will provide up to three months of in reach services to our Aid & Assist population within Oregon State Hospital. In addition, this team will arrange for transitional care, support, coordination at discharge, and ongoing follow up for a minimum of six months for all individuals on Aid and Assist restoration orders leaving the Oregon State Hospital.

This program models its intervention protocols on evidence-based practices to include Critical Time Intervention (CTI), Peer Support Specialists (PSS), Intensive Case Management, Trauma-Informed Care, and various educational/vocational supports. The Community Navigator team and the evidence-based practices will be services offered directly and via care coordination.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
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 EXERCISED
Supervision 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.

Typical 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 to establish a therapeutic connection with the individual. Follow up services will be provided in the community upon discharge of the individual from OSH.
  • Provide support, in reach, outreach, engagement, and assist individuals 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.
  • Services will be provided utilizing evidence-based practices to include Critical Time Intervention (CTI) and Trauma Informed Care (TIC).
  • Perform other job 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 by OAR 309-019-0105 (81) "Peer Support Specialist" means 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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Applicants will be asked to discuss recovery experiences during the interview process.
  • The following are required for this recruitment:
    • An Oregon Health Authority Traditional Healthcare Worker certification within six months of hire.
    • An Oregon Health Authority approved addictions and/or mental health peer support training program.
    • An Oregon Health Authority approved oral hygiene training.
    • Family and Youth Support Partners wraparound training and certification provided by Marion County.
    • Family and Youth Support Partners continuing education units, 40 hours every three years.
    • Peer Support Specialist continuing education units, 20 hours every three years.
Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's 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: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/.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: http://apps.co.marion.or.us/APAP/policy.aspx?p=policy&pid=518.This 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). This position is represented by a union.This is a full-time position, which is eligible for overtime.Typical Work Schedule: This position will work 40 hours with five 8-hour shifts, scheduled 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.
Will be asked to discuss recovering experiences during interview process.

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 and whispered speech level; works in areas that may be exposed to noise; works in areas that may be wet or uneven.

Additional Information and/or Attachments

We offer the following retention bonus, prorated based on FTE:
  • $1,250 bonus after 6 months of continuous employment
We offer tuition assistance for employees interested in professional development towards a profession in behavioral health.
  • Up to $20,000 to reimburse for tuition, licensure and/or other educational expenditures. According to the Marion County policy administrative policies regarding tuition payments.

Marion County offers a generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents. Temporary employees and part-time regular employees working less than 50% of the regularly scheduled work week are not eligible for benefits.

Most regular positions in this classification are represented by Marion County Employees Association (MCEA). For a summary of benefits, click here. For a complete and detailed overview of the MCEA benefits package, click here, and select MCEA Benefits from the left menu or Marion County Employees Association (MCEA) from the page links. Regular and temporary employees are represented by MCEA.

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