Benefits offered:

• $3,000 new hire bonus (new hired full-time staff)
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance, AD&D - Company Paid
• Short Term Disability- Company Paid
• Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional or ROTH) with Company Funded company match up to 6%
• Retirement and Financial Planning Services
• Shift differential incentives
• Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
• We provide professional development to enhance various skills, certifications, and continuing education
• Opportunities for growth and movement - We encourage our employees to consider new growth opportunities with us and have opportunities
• Paid Time Off (amount depends on years of service)
• Sick Leave for part-time staff
• (11) Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Commuter Mileage Incentive
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Clinical Supervision
• Wellness Program reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program - assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)

• Apply person-centered principles & intentional sharing of lived experience to build supportive relationships with clients.
• Provide supportive contacts with clients with severe and persistent mental illness and/or chemical dependency that assist in improving quality of life.
• Carry out portions of client treatment or training plans including skills training activities.
• Report on client behaviors and incidents to supervisor.
• Assist with the organization of Peer center including schedule of groups provided in the center.
• Assist with cleaning, ordering, and shopping for facility needs.
• Assist with obtaining eligibility documentation, providing client activities, and performing similar functions.
• Document client’s progress.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team in accordance with each client’s individualized treatment plan, needs, and concerns.
• Ability to write short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Maintain standards of confidentiality of Lifeways’ clients and records.

Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with Lifeway’s policies/procedures, Oregon Administrative Rules, OSHA, and HIPAA regulations.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Two years of experience with individuals with severe or persistent chemical dependency, developmental disabilities, mental illness
• Or combination of education, work experience, and training
• Must be able to obtain a certification as a Certified Peer Support Specialist – Adult Mental Health certification from a state-approved training within 6 months of hire.
• Meet the definition of a Peer as defined by the State of Oregon Administrative Rule:
  • Self-identified person currently or formerly receiving mental health services.
  • Or A self-identified person in recovery from a substance abuse disorder, who meet the abstinence requirements for recovering staff in alcohol and other drug treatment programs.
  • Or A family member of an individual who is a current or former recipient of addictions or mental health services.
• Successful completion of background check
• Tuberculosis screening
• Ability to travel to other locations as necessary to complete essential job functions.

Preferred:

• Bilingual/multilingual