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This position is located at our Clackamas Health Center in Milwaukie. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Job Overview
The PSS or PWS will work as a member of an interdisciplinary team to implement and monitor treatment for individuals being served in an integrated healthcare environment, while supporting a Trauma Informed Care perspective. With the high prevalence of trauma among individuals receiving mental health services, it is required the PSS or PWS understand the effects of trauma on health, coping, and other aspects of the lives of those we serve. In addition, this position involves participation and implementation of goals and objectives of a Substance Use and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) grant to support integrated healthcare. This includes some collection of client information using a National Outcome Measure, and supporting outreach and engagement after avoidable emergency department visits. The PSS or PWS also will support client health promotion and prevention groups and one-one-one support, and will provide additional non-clinical activities that will promote a strengths-based, wellness-informed, client centered approach to assisting individuals being served in achieving person-driven goals. The PWS or PSS will advocate for the individual and support them to pursue their personal goals and individual wellness journey. As such, the structure and activities promote client driven goals established on the service plan.
Essential Duties
This position description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary.
Secondary Responsibilities:
Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
A completed Peer Support Training approved by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).
A Traditional Healthcare Worker (THW) certification is required in addition and must be kept current and in compliance with the OARs.
Must complete a Peer Wellness Training approved by the OHA within two years of the date of employment if incumbent has not completed one.
Experience:
Position requires experience as a former or current user of mental health services.
Must self-disclose as a current or former user of behavioral health services and must have personal experience with recovery.
Some work experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental health challenges is preferred.
Specialized Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Other:
The ability to commute to Cascadia sites and locations as needed. Driving is preferred; if the person is going to drive, it is required that the employee possess a valid drivers license, three year driving history; clean driving record, ability to pass Driver Motor Vehicle (DMV) check and complete the Cascadia online Defensive Driving course.
Working Conditions
Working conditions will vary depending on program and site. Daily routines could be hectic and will likely require the incumbent to perform any or all of the sites functions and, on occasion, performing the tasks of other employees as needed. Meal periods and breaks are subject to interruption. Universal Precautions and remaining alert to the environment are critical to address the potential for violent behavior, exposure to disease, biohazards, noise and contaminants.
Proactive self-care is paramount and a PSS or PWS must be able to be a positive role model for self-care to clients.
Mental Demands:
The work assigned is diverse and involves addressing new and unusual circumstances in which outcomes may negatively affect costs, employee morale or clients. The work regularly involves a degree of unpredictability and disruption of planned tasks requiring a flexible time management approach.
Physical Demands:
The PSS or PWS will design activities and structure which support community integration and assist program individuals in learning socially acceptable behaviors as supported by the person-driven treatment plan. These are required to proactively avoid behavioral incidents and volatile situations and to support individuals being served in achieving meaningful and personally gratifying roles within the greater community.
Employee must be pre-approved to provide transportation using agency vehicles in order to support resident access to the community. Employee must also have the ability to assist individuals being served to participate in a variety of activities, events, and excursions involving skills building and community integration.
The Peer Support Specialist must have the ability to assist the team in providing safety to all program participants and staff in potentially volatile situations.
Cascadia is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 503.963.7654 or at peopleandculture@cascadiabhc.orgThis position is represented by a labor union.
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$49k-62k (estimate)
11/30/2022
05/29/2023
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