Supported Employment Specialist

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What We Offer
Enjoy our many benefits and incentives including:
- Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plans
- Flexible Spending Account
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Whole Health & Wellness Reimbursement Program
- Professional development and training opportunities
- 100% Vested Retirement Plan w/ up to 6% Match
- Holiday Pay (9)
- Paid Personal Growth Hours
- Paid Time Off for Mental Health
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Spontaneous & Longevity Bonuses
- Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Tobacco Cessation Program
For more details about our benefits, visit our website!
About the Position
We have an opportunity for a Supported Employment Specialist at our Central Clinic in Medford, Oregon. The Supported Employment Specialist will facilitate assessment, placement, training/coaching, and long-term job retention support of clients with persistent mental illness to both achieve and maintain community-based competitive employment or self-employment. They will be responsible for client and employer orientation activities, arranging for job related support such as transportation, reporting to Social Security, and direct training/coaching and support of the client on the job for job retention. The Supported Employment Specialist will encourage client socialization, self-help, communication, and coping strategies to assist in achieving client-driven vocational goals. They will strive to close the gap created by cultural or language barriers to assist client in obtaining and retaining employment.
Vocational Training Program
For applicants starting as a QMHA-R, ColumbiaCare offers a Vocational Training Program to accelerate the training, on-the-job experiential learning, and testing preparation for qualified employees to achieve the 1000 supervised hours required to complete their certification as a QMHA-I. Through this program, this certification can be achieved in as little as 6 months. This is an optional program.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (Full Time, Day). Regular travel is required between various programs and locations within the Rogue Valley.
What You’ll Make
$27.20 - $30.00 per hour DOE/Credentials.
Additional 5% Language Differential offered for Bilingual or Multilingual candidates (Spanish/English desired).
About the Program
ColumbiaCare’s Supported Employment & Education Program offers individualized supports for Jackson Care Connect (JCC) members with a mental illness as they pursue gainful employment, and/or education. We work to identify opportunities that match their interests, skills and abilities. Support can include helping a person identify a job/education goal, obtain the job/education, and be successful in the job and/or education environment over time. We start with people where they are at- regardless of prior work history, criminal justice involvement or other barriers.
ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
What You’ll Need
- Must be eligible for Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) registration. Eligibility requires 1 out of 3 Criteria below:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science: Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Human Development, or related field;
2. OR minimum three (3) years of verifiable behavioral health experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs in a supervised setting;
3. OR equivalent combination of behavioral science education in addition to satisfactory supplemental behavioral health experience and training
- Individual Placement Support (IPS) Supported Employment experience is highly preferred
If not already registered as a QMHA through the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), we will assist you in registering within 30 days of hire.
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 also have a valid Oregon driver’s license, maintain a safe driving record, and have the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check.
Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to frequently sit, talk, listen, and use hands and fingers. It may require the ability to occasionally walk, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, squat/kneel, and perform other physical tasks as applicable; as well as lift, carry, push, and pull up to 30 pounds. Reasonable accommodations can be made.
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. For any questions about eligibility or the application process, please contact our HR department.
About Us
ColumbiaCare Services is a non-profit, behavioral health and Veteran’s service agency offering a full spectrum of programming to help people get better. We are more than a company. We are a diverse team of individuals who are in the business of changing people's lives. We specialize in providing outpatient services, residential treatment programs, mental health housing, and other supports in beautiful and therapeutic service settings. We promote the whole health and wellbeing of the individuals and communities we serve. We value and honor diversity in all forms, including but not limited to race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, nationality, spirituality, Veterans, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We welcome persons from historically underrepresented groups to apply. We seek applicants who can demonstrate experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and who will contribute to our mission, vision, and core values.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer; therefore, we invite individuals from all walks of life to apply. We strive to deliver equitable employment best practices and opportunities for all, from recruitment, to interviewing and hiring, to our retention activities, promotions, and training and growth opportunities. We give priority to applicants who qualify under protected Veteran status as well as bilingual and/or bicultural applicants.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans
Compensation details: 27.2-30 Hourly Wage
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