Veterans Support Specialist at ColumbiaCare Services, Inc. in Medford, Oregon

Job Description:

APPLY TODAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD!

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 opening for a On Call Veterans Support Specialist position at our Beekman House and Valor Pass in Jackson County. If you have experience working as a Direct Support Professional (DSP), or peer, then this position might be a good fit for you. This position requires the ability to work as a member of a direct care team to facilitate supportive services for GPD participants. Specialists will assist veterans with helping Veterans integrate into transitional housing and maintain their stability while working toward long term goals (including housing, sobriety, and daily living skills) and other related activities that helps veterans with self-sufficiency. This position works in direct support of the service plan and case management services provided by the assigned team, and strives to assist the Veterans in working toward their goals in order to achieve as much independence as possible.

Work Schedule: Day, Swing, Night, and On Call shifts available up to Full Time (TBD in interview)

What You’ll Make

$20.00 - $24.00 an hour DOE/Credentials. An additional $2.50 per hour night shift differential will apply during the work hours of 10:00pm - 6:00am.

Additional 5% Language Differential offered for Bilingual or Multilingual candidates (Spanish/English desired).

About the Program

The Veterans Resource Center connects Veterans and their families with the services they need – starting with securing a roof over their heads. The VRC is focused on the overall wellness and reintegration of Military Veterans of all eras. With a primary focus on housing assistance, access to treatment, case management, and outreach, we take a holistic approach to addressing the individual needs of each Veteran. The Grant and Per Diem housing program (GPD) is a transitional housing program serving Veterans that have experienced homelessness and need assistance reintegrating back into the community. It is a shared living program, where the Veterans each have an assigned case manager that formulates service plan goals for them to work on during their stay.

ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

What You’ll Need

ColumbiaCare is looking for a person who shares the goals and philosophy of the company. This position is a great opportunity to learn new skills. Applicants who are Veterans will be given preference; however, it is not a requirement for this position.

General qualifications include:

• TWO (2) years of experience working with houseless Veterans in a supportive role and familiarity with community resources is preferred
• Caregiving and/or behavioral health experience
• Working with individuals who experience houselessness
• Dedication to the wellbeing of each Veteran

Successful applicants MUST have the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check.

Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to frequently talk, listen, use hands and fingers, stand, walk, reach; as well as lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds. It may require the ability to occasionally sit, climb stairs and ladders, bend, stoop, squat/kneel, and perform other physical tasks as applicable. In addition, you must successfully complete crisis de-escalation and CPR trainings, which require performing various physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques. 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

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Salary:

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