Peer In-Reach Outreach Coordinator-Program Analyst 2 SR27

Initial Posting Date:

10/18/2024

Application Deadline:

10/28/2024

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$4,998 - $7,647

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Peer In-Reach Outreach Coordinator-Program Analyst 2 SR27

Job Description:

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The Oregon State Hospital’s Peer Recovery Services Department in Salem, Oregon is seeking a Peer In-Reach Outreach Coordinator.  This department provides a foundation in person-directed care for patients at Oregon State Hospital and promotes both patient empowerment and shared decision making throughout a patients’ placement and community integration, post release. The Department also collaborates with patients and stakeholders to construct and maintain systems of care emphasizing patient choice, strengths, assets, and resiliencies.  This supports a patients’ highest level of autonomy. Subsequently the Department assures patients become an “agent of recovery” with the authority to exercise choice and make decisions based on their recovery goals.

What will you do?

The primary functions of the Peer In-Reach Outreach Coordinator position are to support individuals, families, and community members to gain information and skills to effectively engage with systems of support as well as providing OSH with information and skills to effectively engage with patients, their family members, and the community.  Travel to and from the Oregon State Hospital Junction City campus, 1-2 days a week will be required.

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, FACILITATION, AND SERVICE DELIVERY

Work with OSH leadership, community partners, and advisory organizations to further develop partnerships and linkages that bring services and training to Oregon State Hospital.

•Serve on advisory boards, committees, and workgroups for partner organizations. Serve on committees, workgroups, and policy review panels within OSH.

•Develop, plan, and coordinate large public outing events that provide patients with opportunities to be linked to and participate in peer-run and disability empowerment conferences in the community.

•Present to community groups including high school students, college students, law enforcement, medical students, interns, and educators about the lived experience of mental health challenges.

•Coordinate hiring and provide supervision and training of New Employee Orientation presenters (patient workers). Work with Vocational Services for hiring, payroll, and evaluations.

•Community and Cultural Liaising: Develop and support culturally and linguistically appropriate information and training to OSH patients and staff to effectively bridge differences.

•Coordinate with OSH departments, volunteers, and contractors to schedule group service delivery options.

DIRECT SERVICES & ADVOCACY

•Facilitate individual and group work to educate patients, staff and other interested parties on self-advocacy, community resources/natural supports, peer support, and other related recovery and self-efficacy skills.

•Champion a person-directed, recovery-oriented and trauma informed culture at OSH and provide a safe environment for peer values and ethics to be practiced.

•Assist patients in developing skills to participate in large social settings.

•Deliver 1:1 peer support to individually requested or intradepartmental referred patients. Share lived experiences as appropriate to build rapport, validate experiences, and promote social learning through relational exchange.

What's in it for you?

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 11 paid holidays
• 8 hours of vacation per month, eligible to be used after 6 months of service
• 8 hours of sick leave per month, eligible to be used as accrued
• 24 hours of personal business leave per fiscal year, eligible to be used after 6 months of service
• Pension and retirement programs 
• Opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Continuous growth and development opportunities
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work
• A healthy work/life balance, including some remote options as well

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and ten paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.

The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information or any other protected class under state or federal law. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and two years’ experience coordinating or administering a program.

OR

Any combination of experience or education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• The incumbent must have completed a recognized Peer Support training and be certified as a Traditional Health Care Worker.
• The incumbent in this position will identify as having “lived experience” of being a consumer of mental health services, so that mutual sharing may occur according to peer support principals.
• Maintain current working knowledge and subsequent compliance to Peer Recovery Services Department, OSH, FPS, DHS, DAS, Policies and Procedures, OMHAS Directives, Oregon Administrative Rules, Federal and State Statutes.
• Knowledge of Peer Support ethics, principles, and values.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities to work with persons with mental health and/or substance use issues.
• Valid Driver’s license and acceptable driving record preferred.

How to apply:

• Complete the online application
• Upload Resume
• Upload Cover Letter

Need Help?

If you need assistance to participate in the application process such as an alternate format to apply, please call Melissa Perez, SPHR at 503-209-7058 and/or email Melissa.m.perez@oha.oregon.gov.  TTY users please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service: 1-800-735-2900. Accommodation request related to a disability should be made as soon as possible.

Additional Information

• Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.
• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process.
• We do not offer VISA sponsorships or transfers at this time – unless specifically noted. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.
• If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
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The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position. (critical elements of process).

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity.