Mental Health Association of Oregon

Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon (MHAAO) EVOLVE Clackamas-Behavioral Health Unit PSS/PWS/CRM Job Description PAY RANGE: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) BENEFITS: This is a benefited position as outlined in the MHAAO Employee Handbook TITLE: PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST/CERTIFIED RECOVERY MENTOR REPORTS TO: EVOLVE Peer Delivered Services Program Manager DEPARTMENT: EVOLVE Peer Delivered Services – Clackamas BHU TO APPLY: Please submit a resume and cover letter to careers@mhaoforegon.org by close of business December 2nd, 2020.   JOB SUMMARY: MHAAO EVOLVE Clackamas BHU program team will work in conjunction with Clackamas County Behavioral Health Division to promote a recovery-oriented support system that focuses on hope, choice, personal responsibility, and self-determination. The team will provide Peer Support Services in collaboration with the Clackamas County Sherriff's Office (CCSO), Behavioral Health Unit (BHU) clinicians, and Clackamas MHC's case managers working with the BHU. The Peer Support Specialist (PSS)/Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) will offer support to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis resulting in contact with the CCSO BHU and/or reach out to offer mental health and/or co-occurring mental health and addiction recovery peer support to individuals referred by CCSO, BHU and Clackamas MHC’s BHU case management team.  The PSS/CRMs will provide support as a peer who has similar life experiences and acts as a positive role model of living in recovery. The support services will be holistic, person-directed, trauma-informed and strength-based. Support will take place in various locations and environments including but not limited to Hospitals, Courts of Law, Clackamas MHC, and Community settings. QUALIFICATIONS: Education:  High school diploma or equivalent required.  Background Check:   Criminal Background Check as performed by Oregon Health Authority (OHA) or MHACBO for the PSS/CRM certification process by the Background Check Unit (BCU) is accepted. A criminal record does not necessarily exclude an individual from certification or employment. Experience: Identifies as having lived experience of mental health challenges and or co-occurring mental health and addiction recovery.  Understands the effect of trauma on health, coping, and other aspects of individual needs.  Understands the principles of recovery, consumer-involvement and trauma-informed care. Qualities: Possess an absolute belief in every person’s ability to learn, grow and define their own recovery path. Values a person’s right to make their own decisions Value the individuals being served as the “experts” in their own lives Possesses insight pertaining to personal biases and worldview and how they may interfere with effectively working with individuals representing a variety of cultural, ethnic, language and life experiences. Licensure/Certification:  Oregon Health Authority Peer Support Specialist certification required and MHACBO Recovery Mentor certification as applicable to lived experience. If in addiction recovery this position requires at least 2 years of abstinence. Valid Oregon Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance required. Have reliable transportation expected. Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions. GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS As appropriate, openly identifies as a person who has lived the experience of receiving mental health/addiction services and shares own recovery story with person being served. Acts as a positive role model for individuals being served and exploring their own path to wellness and recovery. Acts as an advocate for individuals being served when appropriate, both within the organization and also with other entities. Respects and honors the person being served rights and responsibilities and demonstrates professional boundaries and ethics. Adheres to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPAA requirements. Participates in appropriate staff meetings with the BHU and BHU clinical staff. Participates in county peer advisory and planning meetings as requested or needed. Collaborates with individuals to create Person Directed Plans. Participates in regular peer support supervision sessions. Attends staff meetings as applicable to gain knowledge and communicate program goals and the needs of the person being served. Implements the regulations, policies, and procedures which pertain to peer-delivered service. Meets with person being served in the community and/or their homes to establish and maintain a positive and trusting relationship. Follows the direction of the individuals served, assists them in exploring strategies that increase satisfaction with the eight dimensions of wellness. Assists person being served with identifying and engaging various community resources and supports. Offers people educational opportunities to explore new resources, information and alternatives to utilizing the emergency department for non-emergency needs. Administers outcome measurement tools with individuals being served and participates in data collection. Reflects the core values MHAAO and peer support. Documents supports services in program database in a manner that assures compliance with policies, program procedures and local, state, and federal regulations. Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation as required by program deliverables. The above accountabilities represent work performed by this position and are not all-inclusive.  The omission of a specific accountability will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of the position. Employment with Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon is "at-will." This means employees are free to resign at any time, with or without cause, and Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice. As an at-will employee, it is not guaranteed, in any manner, that you will be employed with Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon for any set period of time. Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, Veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST/CERTIFIED RECOVERY MENTOR CLACKAMAS COUNTY CHOICE MODEL Pay Scale: $17.00-$19.00 per hour DOE FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) Benefits: This is a benefited position as outlined in the MHAAO Employee Handbook                       TITLE: PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST/CERTIFIED RECOVERY MENTOR CLACKAMAS COUNTY REPORTS TO: EVOLVE Peer Delivered Services Program Manager DEPARTMENT: EVOLVE Peer Delivered Services TO APPLY: Please submit a resume and cover letter to careers@mhaoforegon.org by close of business December 1st, 2020. JOB SUMMARY: The Peer Support Specialist (PSS)/Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) offers mental health and/or co-occurring mental health and addiction recovery peer support to individuals residing in Clackamas County as a peer who has similar life experiences and acts as a positive role model of living in recovery.  The PSS/CRM position will be a member of the Clackamas County Choice Model Adult Team. A primary function of the position will be to assist people who are stepping down from inpatient psychiatric care and/or receiving psychiatric care in advance of hospitalization. The PSS/CRM will provide community-based, holistic, person-centered, trauma-informed and strength-based support to individuals with addiction and/or co-occurring mental health challenges who are referred via the Choice Team. Choice Model Services, previously known as the Adult Mental Health Initiative (AMHI), is designed to promote more effective utilization of current capacity in facility-based treatment settings, increase care coordination and increase accountability at a local and state level. Choice Model will promote the availability and quality of individualized community-based services and supports so that adults with mental health concerns are served in the most independent environment possible and use of long-term institutional care is minimized. A primary function of the position will be to support the development of person-directed plans with the person being served.   QUALIFICATIONS: Education:  High school diploma or equivalent required.  Background Check: Criminal Background Check as performed by Oregon Health Authority (OHA) or Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHCBO) for the PSS/CRM certification process, respectively, by the Background Check Unit (BCU) accepted. A criminal record does not necessarily exclude an individual from certification. Experience:  It is an essential function of the position to identify as having lived experience of mental health and/or co-occurring addiction issues and navigating a life of recovery. It is also vital to understand the effect of trauma on health, coping, and other aspects of individual needs as well as the principles of recovery, self-direction, and trauma-informed care. Qualities: Possess an absolute belief in every person’s ability to learn, grow and recover Value person’s right to make their own decisions Value people as the “experts” in their own lives Possess insight pertaining to personal biases and worldview and how they may interfere with effectively working with individuals representing a variety of cultural, ethnic, language and life experiences. Licensure/Certification:  Valid Oregon Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance required. Have reliable transportation necessary. Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions. GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To provide 1:1 peer support to person being served with a performance expectation of 50-60% of the employees FTE being dedicated to the provision of peer support. Collaborates with people being served to create a person-directed plan. Person-directed planning tools such as REAL Recovery, MHAAO’s Initial Recovery Exploration, PATH*, MAPS*, and/or other models including assistance with developing their own Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)* will be utilized. Training will be provided in the use of these tools. Participates in regular MHAAO peer support supervision sessions. EVOLVE group support offerings will include but are not limited to peer-led Seeking Safety, SMART Recovery, and Hearing Voices/Extreme States support groups. Assistance and support with health and recovery planning and community integration upon release from hospitalization including meeting with person being served prior to discharge from hospitalization if applicable. Assistance and support accessing and navigating physical and behavioral health services. Introduction and connection with local recovery groups and activities. Crisis Support with introduction and connection to the Clackamas county Mental Health Clinic (MHC) as a crisis resource. Support in developing community roles/natural supports. Learning and practicing self-advocacy. Support with reconnecting/visiting with family/children. Addressing basic needs of shelter/housing, food, physical wellness, and entitlements/benefits. Supporting successful outcomes with PSRB and transitioning to lower levels of care/housing. Support when/where needed in navigating any systems involvement and resource connection. Adheres to and practices the core values of peer support. Support with physical health related goals and connecting to community resources and programs that work toward this aim. Education and employment support. Documents support services in a program database in a manner that assures compliance with policies, program procedures and local, state, and federal regulations.  Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation as required by program deliverables. As appropriate, openly identifies as a person who has lived the experience of mental health and/or co-occurring addiction issues and is able to appropriately share own recovery story with individuals being served. Acts as a positive role model for individuals being served and exploring their own path to wellness and recovery. Acts as an advocate for individuals being served when appropriate, both within the organization and also with other entities. Respects and honors the person being served rights and responsibilities and demonstrates professional boundaries and ethics.  Adheres to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPAA requirements.   The above accountabilities represent work performed by this position and are not all-inclusive.  The omission of a specific accountability will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of the position. Employment with Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon is "at-will." This means employees are free to resign at any time, with or without cause, and Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice. As an at-will employee, it is not guaranteed, in any manner, that you will be employed with Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon for any set period of time. Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, Veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon (MHAAO) ***TEMPORARY*** EVOLVE Hispanic/Latinx Culturally-Specific PSS/CRM Job Description PAY SCALE:  Temporary pay differential of $19.00-$20.00 per hour DOE, non-exempt. DURATION: Temporary position duration is from November 1st to December 31st 2020. FTE:  1.0 FTE (40 hours per week). BENEFITS: Because this position is temporary it is non-benefited, however, does accrue sick time and vacation time in accordance with MHAAO’s Employee Handbook and Oregon Sick Leave requirements. TITLE:    PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST/CERTIFIED RECOVERY MENTOR REPORTS TO: EVOLVE Director, Terry Leckron-Myers DEPARTMENT:  EVOLVE Peer Delivered Services TO APPLY: Please submit a resume and cover letter to careers@mhaoforegon.org by close of business November 13th, 2020.   JOB SUMMARY: The Hispanic/Latinx culturally-specific Peer Support Specialist (PSS)/Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) offers culturally-specific addiction and/or mental health recovery peer support to individuals residing in Washington County as a peer who has similar life experiences and acts as a positive role model of living in recovery. The PSS will work exclusively with the Hispanic/Latinx community and speak both English and Spanish. The PSS/CRM provides community-based, holistic, person-centered, trauma-informed and strength-based support to individuals with addiction and/or co-occurring mental health challenges. Support may be provided to individuals utilizing virtual platforms and in a wide variety of locations in the community with an additional focus on Latinx community members who are staying at one of the 3 shelter locations in Hillsboro, Oregon: Safe Sleep Village, Safe Sleep RV and the Respite Shelter at the Comfort Inn & Suites locations. Because peer support or recovery mentorship is still relatively new concept to the Hispanic/Latinx community part of this temporary position will include outreach. Under outreach, the PSS will conduct presentations on the concept of peer support to Hispanic/Latinx culturally specific programs and organizations.    QUALIFICATIONS: Education:  High school diploma or equivalent required.  Background Check:   Criminal Background Check as performed by Oregon Health Authority (OHA) or MHACBO for the PSS/CRM certification process by the Background Check Unit (BCU) accepted. A criminal record does not necessarily exclude an individual from certification. Experience:  It is an essential function of the position to identify as having lived experience of addiction and/or co-occurring mental health challenges and navigating a life of recovery. The candidate should speak and ideally read and write in English and Spanish, as well as culturally knowledgeable of Hispanic/Latinx culture. It is also vital to understand the effect of trauma on health, coping, and other aspects of individual needs as well as the principles of recovery, self-direction, and trauma-informed care. Qualities: Strong written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and English. Demonstrate knowledge of resources in the Hispanic/Latinx community. Ability to speak in front of small gatherings. Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and specifically within Hispanic/Latinx culture. Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Ability to maintain accurate records and necessary paperwork. Licensure/Certification:  Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Peer Support Specialist (PSS) certification and MHACBO Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) certification is required but may be applied for within 1 month of hire. This position requires at least 2 years of addiction recovery. Valid Oregon Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance required. Have reliable transportation preferred. Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions. GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Speak English and Spanish. Familiar with Hispanic/Latinx community and culture. Familiar with Hispanic/Latinx specific resources. Comfortable with giving presentations and answering questions in front of small groups. Provide one on one peer support or facilitate peer support group meetings Collaborates with individuals to create Person Directed (centered) Plans. Participates in regular peer support supervision sessions. Attend staff meetings as applicable to gain knowledge and communicate program goals and the needs of the individuals being served. Implements the regulations, policies, and procedures which pertain to peer-delivered service. Meets with people in the community and/or their homes to establish and maintain a positive and trusting relationship. Following the direction of the individuals served, assist peers in exploring strategies that increase satisfaction with the eight dimensions of wellness. Assists people being served with identifying and engaging various community resources and supports. Offers people being served educational opportunities to explore new resources, information and alternatives to utilizing the emergency department for non-emergent needs. Administers outcome measurement tools with individuals being served and participates in data collection. Reflects and practices the core values and principles of peer support. Documents supports services in a program database in a manner that assures compliance with policies, program procedures and local, state, and federal regulations. Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation as required by program deliverables. As appropriate, openly identifies as a person who has lived the experience of addiction and/or co-occurring mental health challenges and is able to appropriately share own recovery story with individuals being served. Acts as a positive role model for individuals being served and exploring their own path to wellness and recovery. Acts as an advocate for individuals being served when appropriate, both within the organization and also with other entities. Respects and honors a person’s rights and responsibilities and demonstrates professional boundaries and ethics. Adheres to mandatory abuse reporting laws and HIPAA requirements.   The above accountabilities represent work performed by this position and are not all-inclusive.  The omission of a specific accountability will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of the position. Employment with Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon is "at-will." This means employees are free to resign at any time, with or without cause, and Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice. As an at-will employee, it is not guaranteed, in any manner, that you will be employed with Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon for any set period of time. Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, Veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.