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We offer a retention bonus of $250 after 6 months of continuous employment and $500 after 1 year of continuous employment. Applies to regular FT employees, pro-rated for part-time.
About Us
Columbia Care Services is a non-profit, mental health treatment agency offering a full spectrum of behavioral health care. We are more than a company. We are a team of people who are in the business of changing people's lives. We specialize in providing outpatient services, residential treatment programs, mental health housing, and affiliated services for individuals living with mental illness. We are also proud to serve Veterans.
About the Program
The Veterans Resource Center connects Veterans and their families with the services they need starting with securing a roof over their heads. The VRC is focused on the overall wellness and reintegration of Military Veterans of all eras. With a primary focus on housing assistance, access to treatment, case management, and outreach, we take a holistic approach to addressing the individual needs of each Veteran.
About the Position
We have a Full-Time opening for Veterans Support & Outreach Specialist at our Veterans Resource Center in Medford, OR. If you have experience working as a Direct Support Professional (DSP), or peer, then this position might be a good fit for you. This position requires the ability to work as a member of a direct care team to facilitate veteran support groups for GPD participants. Specialists will assist veterans with housing searches, rental applications and requirements, HUD/alternative subsidy applications, benefits systems, public transportation, employment searches and applications, and other related activities that helps veterans with self-sufficiency. Other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm (One week a month on-call after hours)
In addition, direct care staff must be willing and able to successfully complete our Verbal and Physical Intervention (VPI) training, which requires performing various physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques.
Qualifications
MUST be a veteran and be willing to utilize lived experience to assist our veterans in working towards independent living.
MUST have personal experience with mental illness and the ability to effectively manage own symptoms.
MUST be both certified and registered as a Peer Support Specialist through the Oregon Health Authority.
Preferred 2 years experience working with homeless veterans in a supportive role and familiar with the community resources.
Successful applicants MUST also have a valid Oregon drivers license, maintain a safe driving record, and the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check.
Pay & Benefits
$16.50-$18.50 per hour/DOE. ColumbiaCare offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, which includes: Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 9 paid Holidays per year (eligible immediately), substantial Sick and Vacation accrual (12 days per year each), 403b Retirement Plan with up to a generous 6% company match immediately vested, Flexible Spending Account, Wellness Benefit of $400 per year and Company Paid Life Insurance Policy for employees.
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and we give priority to applicants that qualify under protected veteran status.
