Residential Peer Support Specialist - 5800

About the role

We are looking for a Residential Peer Support Specialist to join our team in the Junction City region. The Peer Support Specialist will meet each new resident at admission, welcome them, answer questions, provide compassionate support, and help residents articulate self-determined goals while at the residential treatment facility. The role involves one-to-one conversations to build trust, strategic self-disclosure to normalize mental health challenges, and support in connecting with community peer support systems. The position will also facilitate peer groups where residents can discuss recovery stories and challenges. Crisis de-escalation training is required, which involves performing various physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide welcoming support to residents at admission and throughout their stay
• Engage in one-to-one conversations to build trust and connection
• Utilize strategic self-disclosure to normalize mental health challenges
• Support residents in connecting with community peer support systems
• Facilitate and coordinate peer groups for residents to discuss recovery stories and challenges
• Complete crisis de-escalation training and perform related physical techniques

Requirements

• Personal experience with mental health challenges
• Certified and Registered as a Peer Support Specialist (PSS) or Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) through the Oregon Health Authority (OHA)
• Valid driver’s license from state of residence (or obtain within 30 days of hire) and maintain a safe driving record
• Ability to pass a DHS criminal background check
• Must be 18 or older at the time of hire

Physical requirements

• Frequently talk, listen, use hands and fingers, reach, stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, climb stairs
• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds
• Occasionally use ladders, squat/kneel, and perform other applicable physical tasks
• Successfully complete crisis de-escalation and CPR trainings, which may require lifting and transferring clients

Pay

$24.64 – $26.15 per hour, DOE and credentials.

Differentials

• 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 period.
• Secure Program Differential: An additional $2.00 per hour for all hours worked in an eligible secure program.
• Bilingual Differential: An additional 5% pay differential for employees who meet the qualifications of the CCS Language/Bilingual Program.

Benefits

• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Professional development and training opportunities
• 100% vested retirement plan with up to 6% match
• Holiday pay (9 holidays)
• 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) and Tobacco Cessation Program

About the Program

Madrone Ridge, Manzanita Ridge, and McKenzie Ridge are secure, co-ed, 8-bed programs serving adults living with a mental illness. Each is a newer building located on the grounds of the Junction City Hospital.