Residential Peer Support Specialist - 5800
Listed on 2026-08-18
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Healthcare
Mental Health
While working in these programs, you will receive an additional $2.00 per hour secure program differential in addition to your base wage and any other applicable pay differentials.
What We Offer
Enjoy our many benefits and incentives including:
- 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
For more details about our benefits, visit our website!
About the Position
We are looking for a Residential Peer Support Specialist to join our team! The Peer Support Specialist will support programs in Junction City region. They will meet each new resident at admission to the program and support the individual in feeling welcome, answer their questions, provide compassionate support, and guide them in articulating any self-determined goals they may want to work on while at the residential treatment facility.
The position will engage in one-to-one conversations with residents to build trust, utilize strategic self-disclosure to build connection and normalize mental health challenges, and support individuals in connecting with community peer support systems. This position will facilitate and coordinate peer groups where residents can discuss their unique recovery stories and challenges. In addition, the Residential Support Specialist will receive crisis de-escalation training, which requires performing various physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques.
If you have experience working as a Peer Support Specialist or facilitating recovery-oriented conversations or groups, then this position may be a great fit for you!
This position falls under the AFSCME bargaining unit. Wages, benefits, and working conditions are set in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm (Full Time, Day)
What You’ll Make
$24.64 - $26.15 per hour DOE/Credentials.
Differentials:In addition to your base wage, CCS offers the following pay differentials, subject to position, program, and eligibility requirements: Night Shift (NOC) Differential:An additional $3.00 per hour for hours worked between 10:00 PM and 8:30 AM, provided that at least 2.5 hours of your shift occur within this designated period.Secure Program Differential:
An additional $2.00 per hour for all hours worked in an eligible CCS secure program.Bilingual Differential:
An additional 5% pay differential for employees who meet the qualifications of the CCS Language/Bilingual Program.
About the Program
Madrone Ridge is a secure, co-ed, 8-bed program serving adults living with a mental illness. Madrone Ridge is a beautiful newer building located on the grounds of the Junction City Hospital.
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Columbia Care Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
What You’ll Need
Successful candidates MUST:
- 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).
Driving is an essential function of this position. Successful applicants must 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, and have the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check.
Physical Requirements:
This position requires the ability to frequently talk,…
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