RAP Residential Specialist - 4639
Company: Columbia Care Services
Location: Portland
Posted on: October 18, 2024
Job Description:
APPLY TODAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD!
What We OfferEnjoy 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 Residential Specialist at our
Rental Assistance Program (RAP) in the Portland area, to work
specifically within Clackamas County. Residential Specialists are
considered the subject matter expert on accessing resources to
obtain housing and completion of all applications and accompanying
documents. They work directly with clients by assisting them to
navigate very complex systems such as rental applications and
requirements, HUD/alternative subsidy applications, benefits
systems, public transportation, etc. Residential Specialists will
provide ongoing support to clients in terms of psychiatric
stability and symptom management. Travel within Clackamas County
area using a company vehicle is required. Vocational Training
ProgramFor applicants starting as a QMHA-R, ColumbiaCare offers a
Vocational Training Program to accelerate the training, on-the-job
experiential learning, and testing preparation for qualified
employees to achieve the 1000 supervised hours required to complete
their certification as a QMHA-I. Through this program, this
certification can be achieved in as little as 6 months. This is an
optional program. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30am -
5:00pm (Full Time, Day) What You'll Make$24.00 - $26.00 per hour
DOE/Credentials. Additional 5% Language Differential offered for
Bilingual or Multilingual candidates (Spanish/English desired).
About the ProgramRental Assistance Program (RAP) is designed to
help high-needs individuals obtain independent housing in the
community. Clients who qualify have a diagnosis of serious mental
illness and are stepping down from higher levels of care, such as
the state hospital or a licensed treatment facility. These
individuals typically face many barriers to obtaining housing and
it's our focus to help them to overcome those obstacles.
ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public
Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. QMHA employees are also
eligible to apply for the Oregon Behavioral Health Loan Repayment
Program. What You'll Need
- Must be eligible for Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA)
registration. Eligibility requires 1 out of 3 Criteria below:
- Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science: Psychology,
Counseling, Social Work, Human Development, or related field;
- OR minimum three (3) years of verifiable behavioral health
experience working with individuals with behavioral health needs in
a supervised setting;
- OR equivalent combination of behavioral science education in
addition to satisfactory supplemental behavioral health experience
and training
- Basic knowledge of the mental health system, including public
and community services. If not already registered as a QMHA through
the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon
(MHACBO), we will assist you in registering within 30 days of hire.
Vocational Training Program: Employees in the optional Vocational
Training Program will have additional training expectations to meet
the requirements for QMHA testing. Driving is an essential function
of this position. Successful applicants MUST also have a valid
Oregon driver's license, maintain a safe driving record, and 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, sit, stand, walk, reach; as
well as lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds. It may require
the ability to occasionally 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.
About UsColumbiaCare 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.
Compensation details: 24-26 Hourly Wage
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Keywords: Columbia Care Services, Tigard , RAP Residential Specialist - 4639, Other , Portland, Oregon
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