Telecare Corporation
Peer Support Specialist (NOC) - Mental Health 209
Telecare Corporation, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Overview
We have over 300 Peer roles at Telecare. We value this lived experience and this is what we are trying to grow within the organization. We have a career ladder specific to our Peer Workforce.
What You Will Do to Change Lives Peer Support Specialists engage, inspire, and facilitate meaningful conversations with members served that assist the person to explore, create, and meet their own recovery goals. Peer Support Specialists provide consultation to the team to promote and reinforce Telecare's Recovery Culture as defined by the Telecare Recovery Centered Clinical System (RCCS), in which each member's point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected, and integrated into services and self-help programming. Additionally, Peer Support Specialists respond to critical situations with high level engagement and de-escalation skills which support a least restrictive environment for individuals experiencing an emergency related to a mental health/addiction challenge.
Compensation and Schedule Sign On Bonus: $2000, paid in two increments
Shifts Available:
Full-Time | NOC | Shifts: 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM | Days: Wednesday - Saturday
Expected starting wage range is $16.30 - $19.58. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)
High School Diploma or GED
Peer Certification must be maintained throughout employment
Oregon: obtain Traditional Health Worker (THW) Certification through OHA as a Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist prior to hire date and maintained throughout employment.
Oregon CATC and ACT: Certification within 90 days after hire date.
Experience as a beneficiary of the Behavioral Health system of care
What ts In It for You
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave: For Full-Time Employees
Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)
Free CEUs, coaching, and mentorship
Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
For more information visit: Telecare benefits page
Join Our Compassionate Team Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.
Multnomah Crisis and Treatment Center (CATC) is a subacute 16-bed, 24/7 program that serves as a secure short-term crisis program for adults with persistent and serious mental illness, who live in Multnomah County.
EOE AA M/F/V/Disability
Note: This notice may vary by location. This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.
Peer Employment, Peer Workforce
If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
Qualifications Education High School (required) / GED (required)
Licenses & Certifications Certified Peer Specialist (required) Peer Employment Training (required) Peer Support Training (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.
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What You Will Do to Change Lives Peer Support Specialists engage, inspire, and facilitate meaningful conversations with members served that assist the person to explore, create, and meet their own recovery goals. Peer Support Specialists provide consultation to the team to promote and reinforce Telecare's Recovery Culture as defined by the Telecare Recovery Centered Clinical System (RCCS), in which each member's point of view and preferences are recognized, understood, respected, and integrated into services and self-help programming. Additionally, Peer Support Specialists respond to critical situations with high level engagement and de-escalation skills which support a least restrictive environment for individuals experiencing an emergency related to a mental health/addiction challenge.
Compensation and Schedule Sign On Bonus: $2000, paid in two increments
Shifts Available:
Full-Time | NOC | Shifts: 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM | Days: Wednesday - Saturday
Expected starting wage range is $16.30 - $19.58. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)
High School Diploma or GED
Peer Certification must be maintained throughout employment
Oregon: obtain Traditional Health Worker (THW) Certification through OHA as a Peer Support Specialist or Peer Wellness Specialist prior to hire date and maintained throughout employment.
Oregon CATC and ACT: Certification within 90 days after hire date.
Experience as a beneficiary of the Behavioral Health system of care
What ts In It for You
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave: For Full-Time Employees
Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight Shift)
Free CEUs, coaching, and mentorship
Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
For more information visit: Telecare benefits page
Join Our Compassionate Team Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.
Multnomah Crisis and Treatment Center (CATC) is a subacute 16-bed, 24/7 program that serves as a secure short-term crisis program for adults with persistent and serious mental illness, who live in Multnomah County.
EOE AA M/F/V/Disability
Note: This notice may vary by location. This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.
Peer Employment, Peer Workforce
If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
Qualifications Education High School (required) / GED (required)
Licenses & Certifications Certified Peer Specialist (required) Peer Employment Training (required) Peer Support Training (required)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.
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