Supportive Housing Associate - 5772
ColumbiaCare Services is a non-profit behavioral health and Veteran’s service agency offering a full spectrum of programming to help people get better.
About the Role
We have an opening for a Supportive Housing Associate at our Swing Lane Apartments in Medford, Oregon. The Supportive Housing Associate motivates adults with serious mental illness to participate in a variety of skills training and other treatment activities. Swing Lane offers shared units of affordable Supportive Housing to Jackson Care Connect Members living with a mental illness. Varying levels of support are provided based upon need.
ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate access to community resources
- Assist tenants with health care arrangements, housing applications, move-in arrangements, medication administration, money management, symptom monitoring, and housekeeping
- Encourage socialization, self-help, communication, and provide daily support for problem solving
- Demonstrate empathy and active listening
- Perform crisis de-escalation, including physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques
Requirements
- Must be eligible for Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) registration. Eligibility requires 1 out of 3 criteria below:
- Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science: Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Human Development, or related field; OR
- Minimum three (3) years of verifiable behavioral health experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs in a supervised setting; OR
- Equivalent combination of behavioral science education in addition to satisfactory supplemental behavioral health experience and training
- If not already registered as a QMHA through the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), we will assist you in registering within the first week of employment
- Vocational Training Program: Employees in the optional Vocational Training Program will have additional training expectations to meet the requirements for QMHA testing
- Driving is an essential function of this position. Successful applicants must provide a valid driver's license from their state of residence or obtain and submit one within 30 days of hire, maintain a safe driving record, and have the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check
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 physical tasks as applicable
- Successfully complete crisis de-escalation and CPR trainings, which require performing various physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques and may require lifting and transferring clients
Qualifications
Experience working as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA), Direct Support Professional (DSP), Residential Assistant (RA), Residential Counselor, Skills Trainer, or caregiving for a client with behavioral health needs is preferred.
We recognize that expertise can arise from diverse experiences. If you're passionate about our mission but unsure about meeting all qualifications, we encourage you to apply.
Schedule
Part-time, day and overnight shifts: Saturday 8:00 AM through Sunday 5:00 PM (16-hour shift, sleep onsite). An additional $75 bonus will be included on the nights that you sleep on-site.
Pay
$22.00 - $26.00 per hour, based on experience and credentials. An additional $3.00 per hour night shift differential applies during the work hours of 10:00 PM - 8:30 AM. Additional 5% language differential offered for bilingual or multilingual candidates.
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
- 9 paid holidays
- Paid Time Off for Mental Health
- Company-paid life insurance
- Spontaneous & longevity bonuses
- Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Tobacco Cessation Program