Supported Employment Specialist

Yamhill County has one regular full-time position for a Supported Employment Specialist to work as part of the Community Support Services (CSS) programs serving individuals diagnosed with serious mental health conditions, many of whom have co-occurring substance use disorders. The Supported Employment Specialist works in the community as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver individualized, person-centered services and supports or obtaining and maintaining competitive employment. Duties include compiling vocational profile, developing and implementing service plans, developing and carrying out behavior support strategies, individual skills training, community networking, acting as a resource, providing complex interventions as well as overall structure and behavioral health support, and documenting services in an electronic health record. Visit https://osece-psu.org to learn more about the Individual Placement and Support model of supported employment. The position requires MHACBO QMHA criteria being met https://mhacbo.org/en/certifications/

The Benefits:

Yamhill County offers generous employee benefits:

• 15 paid holidays per year.
• 19.5 days of Flexible Earned Time (FET) accrual in the first year (based on an 8-hr day).*
• PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions. 
• Full health benefit offerings with employee premiums starting as low as $70.18/month for PPA or $0/month for HMO during current plan year 2025-2026. *

Additional benefits for HHS employees: 

• $750 and 40 hours of paid time annually for professional development/training.  
• $200 annually toward required license and/or certification fees.
• HRSA/NHSC approved site with many loan repayment opportunities available.
• Qualifying employer for public service student loan forgiveness. 
• Most positions are eligible to accrue overtime.*

*Subject to the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement (7/1/2023 – 6/30/2026). 

The Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field AND at least one year of experience in a setting relevant to the duties and skills noted above required. 
• An appropriate combination of education and experience may be substituted for degree. 
• Within 1 year of hire, may need to meet, or have the ability to meet the qualifications of CADC to work in chemical dependency program and/or meet the QMHA requirement in the mental health program. 
• CADC certification preferred.

Successful background check will be required 

The Candidate:

As a successful candidate you should have a working knowledge of techniques specifically related to community mental health services and the following abilities: 

• Understanding the behavior of people under stress. 
• Develop and maintain effective cooperative relationships with clients and their families, the community, physicians, law enforcement agencies, the courts, and public and private administrators. 
• Interpret community mental health and chemical dependency services, and to prepare concise and complete client treatment and progress records. 

Typing and computer proficiency is required for collaborative documentation. Additionally, you will exhibit excellent communication skills, be dependable, organized, self-directed, detail-oriented, and possess the ability to work in a team environment and to interact with co-workers, clients, and the public in a courteous, professional manner.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without accommodation.  

In order to qualify for most HHS positions, applicants:  

Must not be excluded from participation in federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare, and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); and 

Must not be excluded from participation in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).

Our Community

Yamhill County has approximately 109,000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country.   Yamhill County is home to Linfield University and Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville and George Fox University and Portland Community College in Newberg.  Yamhill County is centrally located in the Willamette Valley, within close proximity to the Oregon Coast, the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas, and the Oregon Cascade Mountains.  Wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are available.   We have the benefits, appeal and superior quality of life found in a small-town community, while enjoying active social and cultural lifestyles found in larger metropolitan areas. 

Required Information

Under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, any person hired or rehired is required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment. Yamhill County does not offer VISA sponsorships. The County verifies the valid work authorization of each employee using Form I-9 and the E-Verify Program.

Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other factor prohibited by law or regulation. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Do not include information or photos that would identify those personal traits.  Any documents submitted with the application that include this identifying information will not be accepted with the application.

Some positions require a criminal history check and a review of driving record. All County positions require regular, prompt, and consistent attendance.

Accommodation Under the Americans With Disabilities Act

Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at 503-474-4901 or via email at Human_Resources@yamhillcounty.gov.

Veterans’ Preference

Under Oregon law ORS 408.225-408.238, veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for hiring preference. If you think you may qualify, please complete and attach all of the following.

• Veteran’s Hiring Preference (Veterans Preference Hiring Form-PDF))
  • Form must be completed and submitted with application.(Download PDF reader)
• Supporting Documentation (Refer to Veterans Preference form for list)

If you need assistance with completing an application for employment or with obtaining a Veteran’s Hiring Preference Form, please contact Human Resources at 503-474-4901 or via email at Human_Resources@yamhillcounty.gov.

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Salary : $5,182 - $6,721