Supported Housing Specialist

Yamhill County has one regular full-time position for a Supported Housing Specialist (HS Specialist I) to work with individuals with serious mental illness or co-occurring mental health and addictions challenges who reside in our crisis respite or supported housing programs. Responsibilities include providing supportive counseling, individual and group skills training, some case management and coordination with treatment team providers, medication monitoring and training, charting, and documentation.

This position is required to work a shift that includes weekends, and at times Holidays.

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
• At least one year of experience in a setting relevant to the duties and skills.
• Appropriate combination of education and experience may be substituted for degree.
• Must have an NPI number or be able to obtain one upon employment.
• Must also meet QMHA requirements per State Medicaid rule and have the ability to obtain certification as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) upon hire.

Additionally, the candidate must have the ability to secure and maintain a driver’s license valid in the state of Oregon, and an acceptable driving record.

Successful completion of a background check is also required.

The Candidate:

The successful candidate will be dependable, organized, self-directed, detail-oriented, and possess the ability to interact with co-workers, clients, and the public in a courteous, professional manner. The ability to prioritize a variety of competing responsibilities in a professional manner is critical, as is experience working with individuals with serious mental illness, trauma, and substance abuse. Knowledge of psychiatric medications and experience working with MAR’s (Medication Administration Records) is desirable. Must have excellent personal boundaries, organizational skills, and the ability to adhere to strict timelines. May be required to drive a County vehicle. Employees authorized to operate a private vehicle on County business are required to carry a valid driver’s license and liability insurance minimums as outlined in ORS 806.070.

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).

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $5,182.45 - $6,721.39 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40 - $750