On-Call Community Support Specialist - Cornerstone at Columbia Community Mental Health

Saint Helens, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jan, 26

Salary

29.58

Posted On

07 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mental Health Support, Addiction Services, Community Engagement, Interpersonal Skills, Conflict Resolution, Daily Living Skills, Transportation, Behavioral Modeling, Stress Management, Personal Finance, Cooking, Housekeeping, Personal Hygiene, Reliability, Communication, Teamwork

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Columbia Community Mental Health is a nonprofit agency and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic that provides services to individuals with mental, addiction and developmental disabilities. The Residential Department is looking for someone who is passionate about helping and serving our community. This individual will be providing services in home, community, and healthcare settings for individuals who are experiencing mental health challenges. Position: Community Support Specialist Department: Residential (Cornerstone) Shift: On-call Salary Range: $22.19 - $29.58 (hourly). We use a bona fide factor system to determine starting wage (years of experience, education, credentials, and specialty skills that relate to the job requirements). Benefits: CCMH provides a generous comprehensive benefits program to employees and family members, including qualified domestic partners. * Generous Paid Time Off Package. (Full-time employees earn 31 days of PTO in their first year! * Medical and Dental Coverage (begins 1st of the month following hire date) * VSP Vision Coverage (begins 1st of the month following hire date) * 403(B) Retirement Savings (Pre- and post-tax plans with matching contribution) * Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (Medical, dependent care, and transportation options) * Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance * Paid Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave * Length of Service Award, Outstanding Employee of the Department Annual Award * Voluntary Life Insurance * Accidental Coverage Insurance * Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF), NHSC Loan Repayment Program * Educational Assistance (up to $5,200 a year), Professional Development Assistance Wellness Benefits: * Employee Assistance Program’s (EAP) * Trauma Support Team – Monthly Loss Processing Group led by our Licensed Clinical Directors Position Requirements: High school diploma/equivalency preferred and at least one-year experience working with individuals with mental health needs. Combination of education/experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties outlined for this position may be considered. Summary: Provides direct client services to individuals diagnosed with serious mental illnesses and/or addiction issues who reside in the agency residential facilities. Community Support Specialists teach activities of daily living: housekeeping, cooking, personal hygiene, and personal finance. Must have the knowledge/abilities to model appropriate interpersonal/vocational skills/behaviors. Able to deal effectively with high stress situations, handle unusual human behavior, resolve conflict. Reliable transportation, good driving record, valid driver’s license, and proof of current automobile insurance. Working conditions: This position works in an office environment/residential home. This position is not remote. Columbia Community Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. As such, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and all will receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran/reserve/national guard, disability, or any other similarly protected status. CCMH is Drugfree workplace. Come join a team that makes a difference every day! Come join an agency in which your personal values can align easily to the mission, vision and values!

Responsibilities

Provides direct client services to individuals diagnosed with serious mental illnesses and/or addiction issues. Community Support Specialists teach activities of daily living and model appropriate interpersonal and vocational skills.