PEER Support Specialist - Youth Partner

Position: PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST - Youth Partner
Location: John Day

Description Job Type

Full-time

Description

JOB TITLE:

PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST - Youth Partner

LOCATION:

John Day, OR

FLSA: 1 FTE Non-exempt (expectation to work 40 hours per week) Mon-Fri

Pay Grade: B06 ($20.96 - $29.38 hourly, depending on experience)

$5,500 Hiring Bonus Available

(Taxed & paid out in 2 payments)

Community Counseling Solutions provides a team-based Servant Leadership environment! Located in Eastern Oregon with year-round recreation based near the Columbia River and at the base of the Blue Mountains. Big city amenities in rural family-oriented communities.

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Our mission is to provide dynamic, progressive, and diverse supports to improve the well-being of our communities and we're looking for motivated employees to help us continue our vision!

CCS has a benefit package including, but not limited to:

* Health, dental and vision insurance

* 6% initial 401K match

* Potential for tuition reimbursement if

* Generous paid vacation, floating holiday, community service day, mental health days, paid holidays, etc.

* Employee Assistance & Wellness Benefits

DESCRIPTION

This position will have a history of mental health or substance use issues and will have received services at some point in their history. This position will share their life experiences in the work with Community Counseling Solutions (CCS) client. This position will understand and respect each clients point of view, experiences and preferences, and work with other CCS staff to maximize client choice, self-determination and decision making in the planning and delivery of treatment.

They will provide peer counseling and consultation to individuals, families and other staff as needed. They will also provide rehabilitation and support functions as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide peer counseling and support, drawing on common experiences as a peer, validate clients' experiences and to provide guidance and encouragement to client to take responsibility and actively participate in their own recovery; serve as a mentor to clients to promote hope and empowerment.

Ensure accurate, timely and complete documentation of all clinical documents and subsequent data entry when required.

Help clients and family members identify, understand, and combat stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness and develop strategies to reduce self
-stigma. Increase awareness of and support client and family participation in consumer self-help services and programs.

Assist the supervisor to help organize and lead rehabilitative individual and group activities.

When requested, participate in clinical meetings to discuss client progress and goals.

Participate as requested in clinical supervision.

Provide support to clients who are in crisis by spending time with them in their home or while at an emergency room or office setting. Provide peer support services, working in tandem with clinicians, until the crisis is resolved or alternative placement options are secure.

Provide transportation to clients when clinically recommended to assist client in access to services.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

No minimum education or experience required.

Certifications

This individual will have attended a peer support conference/training. Individual will work toward Peer Certification in Oregon.

Other

Skills and Abilities

Must have the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

Ability to develop positive working relationships with team members, co-workers, community partners, and the public.

Ability to represent CCS within the community and at State or regional meetings, including the ability to speak in public.

Knowledge, understanding and willingness to adhere to confidentiality laws and expectations.

Must be able to work independently, without constant and strict supervision.

Must posses conflict resolution skills.

Ability and willingness to be at work on time and follow direction from a supervisor.

Must have good typing skills, have knowledge of basic office software programs and ability to effectively use such software.

Must be able to communicate effectively in both written and…