Weekend Staff Position (male position) (Albany)

Weekend Staff Position (male position) (Albany)

06 Sep 2024
Oregon, Corvallis/albany 00000 Corvallis/albany USA

Weekend Staff Position (male position) (Albany)

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Peer Support Specialist /Weekend Part Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

C.H.A.N.C.E. is a peer recovery support center that uses non-clinical, peer based activities that supports individuals to make the life changes necessary to recover from mental health and substance abuse disorder conditions.

This position is a part time, seventeen + hours per week, (an hour on Friday for team meeting, and full day Saturdays and Sundays), working with another staff member. (Two people at all times). This position will also be required to do urinalysis and breathalyzer monitoring and reporting for contracted services. There are opportunities for additional hours and advancement. We offer support and guidance for members of the community who seek another way of staying active in recovery.

The Peer Support Specialist provides a variety of recovery oriented services to individuals who identify as desiring peer support, to promote greater independence, community integration and recovery from drug, alcohol, and mental health related issues. Services provided by peers (drug and alcohol and mental health consumers) include a wide range of supports, services, and advocacy that contribute to a peer's ability to engage in ongoing programs and services. Assist in the development of peer led drop in programs provided by C.H.A.N.C.E.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Peer Support Specialist and Support Staff is a team member who is responsible for peer support, acts as role model, offers consumer assertiveness and advocacy training and provides both direct and indirect support services to clients.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

To engage and assess the needs of the individual through the collection of data and “Peer Intake Forms". Provide guidance and support without judgment.

Work with peers to identify wellness and recovery goals. Assist peers in creating a wellness plan that identifies the individual's self-determined goals, as well as specific objectives to carry out these goals.

Exemplifies recovery principles in order to show by example that recovery is possible and attainable. Share their own recovery story as appropriate, and walks the road of recovery alongside the service recipient.

Attend and positively participate in required team, agency, and interdisciplinary meetings.

Work to increase level of cultural sensitivity, awareness and competency regarding Person Centered and Peer Delivered Services.

Educate and advocate for the values and principles of the Recovery model.

Lead by example, and to behave in a manner that exemplifies what recovery and C.H.A.N.C.E. stands for. (Including language, and tone of voice)

Professionally collect UA samples and give BA test and report per company guidelines.

Description of Other Duties:

Provide back up to other staff.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities:

Ability to work effectively with peers, individual clients and groups.

Ability to work as a team member and to establish priorities.

Ability to apply principles learned to new situations.

Ability to learn new skills.

Ability to display a non-judgmental attitude.

Knowledge of community and social service agencies.

Ability to follow oral and written directions and to apply techniques for specific needs.

Sufficient manual dexterity and physical ability to perform assigned tasks.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.

Ability to work in an environment where people may be hostile or abusive.

Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.

Ability to work courteously and effectively communicate with the general public, clients, medical personnel, corrections personnel, police, and co-workers.

Ability to maintain accurate records and necessary paperwork.

Knowledge of de-escalation methods or ability to be trained in de-escalation methods.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Peer Support Specialist, Certified training may be provided by C.H.A.N.C.E.

Computer skills (Microsoft suit)

Must be able to pass a state background check.

Must have at least two year of recovery / sobriety.

Must sign non-disclosure agreement.

Active in local community is a plus.

Please send cover letter and resume to sangerbauer@chancerecovery.org or

C.H.A.N.C.E.

Attn: Sandra Angerbauer

238 3rd Ave SE

Albany, OR 97321

Job Location: Albany, Oregon, United States

Position Type: Part-Time $15.00 per hour

CHANCE is an EOE.

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