Overview

APPLY TODAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD! What We OfferEnjoy our many benefits and incentives including: Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision plansFlexible Spending AccountGenerous Paid Time OffWhole Health & Wellness Reimbursement ProgramProfessional development and training opportunities100% Vested Retirement Plan w/ up to 6% MatchHoliday Pay (9)Paid Time Off for Mental HealthCompany Paid Life InsuranceSpontaneous & Longevity BonusesLoan Forgiveness Program EligibilityEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) & Tobacco Cessation Program For more details about our benefits, visit our website! About the Position We are looking for a Residential Peer Support Specialist to join our team! The Peer Support Specialist will support programs in North Bend and Coos Bay. They will meet each new resident at admission to the program and support the individual in feeling welcome, answer their questions, provide compassionate support, and guide them in articulating any self-determined goals they may want to work on while at the residential treatment facility. The position will engage in one-to-one conversations with residents to build trust, utilize strategic self-disclosure to build connection and normalize mental health challenges, and support individuals in connecting with community peer support systems. This position will facilitate and coordinate peer groups where residents can discuss their unique recovery stories and challenges. In addition, the Residential Support Specialist will receive crisis de-escalation training, which requires performing various physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques. If you have experience working as a Peer Support Specialist or facilitating recovery-oriented conversations or groups, then this position may be a great fit for you!This position may require travel to our Coos Crisis Resolution Center in Coos Bay, Oregon. This position falls under the AFSCME bargaining unit. Wages, benefits, and working conditions are set in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 1:00pm - 5:00pm (Part Time Time, Day) What You'll Make$24.64 - $26.15 per hour DOE/Credentials.Differentials:In addition to your base wage, CCS offers the following pay differentials, subject to position, program, and eligibility requirements: Night Shift (NOC) Differential: An additional $3.00 per hour for hours worked between 10:00 PM and 8:30 AM, provided that at least 2.5 hours of your shift occur within this designated period.Secure Program Differential: An additional $2.00 per hour for all hours worked in an eligible CCS secure program.Bilingual Differential: An additional 5% pay differential for employees who meet the qualifications of the CCS Language/Bilingual Program. About the ProgramCedar Bay is a co-ed, 5-bed Residential Treatment Home serving adults living with a mental illness. Each resident enjoys their own private bedroom, shared bathrooms, and multiple living areas. The program has a wraparound deck and raised garden beds for outdoor enjoyment. Cedar Bay is close in proximity to the bay and public services. Coos Crisis Resolution Center (CCRC) is a 6-bed, licensed crisis residential facility serving adults experiencing a mental health crisis. The program offers both individual and shared rooms. Community areas include a kitchen/dining room, living room, separate small reading area, and a spacious back deck and yard. ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. What You'll NeedSuccessful candidates MUST:Have personal experience with mental health challengesBe Certified and Registered as a Peer Support Specialist (PSS) or Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) through the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). Driving is an essential function of this position. Successful applicants must provide a valid driver's license from their state of residence or obtain and submit one within 30 days of hire, maintain a safe driving record, and h