Peer Support Specialist - Cadenza - $1500 Sign-On Bonus!

Peer Support Specialist - Cadenza - $1500 Sign-On Bonus!

26 Nov 2024
Oregon, Salem, 97301 Salem USA

Peer Support Specialist - Cadenza - $1500 Sign-On Bonus!

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#TeamKairos is seeking a Peer Support Specialist!

To apply for this position, please visit our website at https://kairosnw.e3applicants.com/careers/ and fill out an application

$1500 Sign-On Bonus! (after 90 day introductory period)

The Peer Support Specialist position may include assisting their peers in articulating their goals for recovery, learning and practicing new skills, helping to monitor their progress, assist in their treatment by modeling effective coping techniques and self-strategies. Additionally, this position will assist in supporting and advocating to obtain effective services and in the services they are receiving.

Education and Experience:

This individual must have demonstrated knowledge of mental illnesses, recovery, community resources, support services and referral systems. The individual selected for this position must be an individual that has been a previous consumer of mental health services as the result of emotional challenges. The candidate must have documented or previous personal and significant experience with mental illness themselves. Must demonstrate evidence of having sustained significant recovery for an extended period of time.

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Provide proof of current, valid Oregon Driver's License (or if out-of-state will obtain Oregon license within 30 days), comprehensive automobile insurance (if applicable) and a safe driving record (minimum of 3 yrs.) to use company or personal vehicle for required duties.

- Successfully pass a Criminal Background Check and Medicaid Fraud Check.

- Obtain and maintain current Therapeutic Crisis Intervention(TCI) Certification and demonstrate proficiency in TCI Certification procedures.

- Obtain and maintain current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification and Food Handlers Card.

- Obtain and maintain National Provider Identifier (NPI) number and credentialing application process.

- Obtain 40 hours Peer Delivered Services Training.

- Register and maintain good standing as a Traditional Health Care Worker through the Office of Equity and Inclusion.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Core competencies:

- Establish rapport by demonstrating and maintaining clear, consistent, appropriate, and therapeutic boundaries.

- Demonstrate alignment with the philosophy of Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) and ability/discipline to utilize Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) communication approaches in interactions with youth and young adults, families, staff, and community partners.

- Concisely and thoroughly document daily clinical information. Provide timely accurate documentation to meet billing requirements. Must adhere to Oregon Administrator Rules (OAR) and standards of care.

- Demonstrate knowledge of mental illnesses, recovery, community resources, support services and referral systems.

- Demonstrate knowledge and experience applying principles of mental health peer support.

- Participate, coordinate or facilitate youth voice through a Youth Advisory Council or other venues to ensure youth/young adult voice at program/agency/community level.

- Assist with and/or participate on Youth Move Kairos when assigned.

- Participate on interviewing panels.

- Provide treatment and assist in stabilization of youth and young adults using a variety of evidence based methods including wraparound, strengths-based, and family-centered framework.

- Demonstrate knowledge of youth and young adults' development and group dynamics by adjusting therapeutic approaches to developmental level and group interactions.

- Maintain communication avenues with essential positions regarding client needs and treatment plans.

- Provide information as needed about peer counseling, support and consumer perspectives to new staff.

- Understand the concept of Trauma Informed Care.

- Consult with staff and treatment/wraparound teams regarding youth/young adult perspective.

- Partner with youth/young adults to cultivate goals and analyze progress toward vision and goals.

- Work with youth/young adult to ensure their voice is included in discharge planning and advocate to ensure support services and community resources are in place upon discharge.

- Assists youth and young adults in crisis/emergency planning and interventions.

- Assist youth and young adult in accessing and scheduling appointments and obligations when applicable.

- Abide by ethical codes, mission, values, and professional standards, including confidentially.

- Actively utilize, reference, and follow agency policies, procedures, and guidelines.

- Present a positive attitude, professional demeanor and demonstrated respect with youth and young adults, families, staff, visitors, and community partners.

- Perform all work tasks in a proper and safe manner per established policies, procedures and guidelines to prevent unnecessary injury, time loss and agency expense.

- Comply with all federal, state and agency health and safety reporting requirements.

Benefits: 2.4 weeks paid time-off, 1 week of paid sick-time the first year of employment, 6 paid holidays per year, health, vision and dental insurance, 401k with up to 6% employer contribution. Agency is qualified for federal student aid public service loan forgiveness program.

Kairos is subject to the Oregon Health Authority’s vaccination mandate for health care providers and staff. All employees and new hires must submit proof of completed vaccination or be approved for a medical or religious exception.

To apply for this position, please visit our website at https://kairosnw.e3applicants.com/careers/ and fill out an application

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Job Details

  • ID
    JC23524285
  • State
  • City
  • Job type
    Full-time
  • Salary
    DOE
  • Hiring Company
    Oregon
  • Date
    2021-11-24
  • Deadline
    2022-01-23
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