Supported Employment Specialist

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• 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

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We have an opportunity for a Supported Employment Specialist at our Central Clinic in Medford, Oregon. The Supported Employment Specialist will facilitate assessment, placement, training/coaching, and long‑term job retention support of clients with persistent mental illness to both achieve and maintain community-based competitive employment or self‑employment. They will be responsible for client and employer orientation activities, arranging for job‑related support such as transportation, reporting to Social Security, and direct training/coaching and support of the client on the job for job retention.

The Supported Employment Specialist will encourage client socialization, self‑help, communication, and coping strategies to assist in achieving client‑driven vocational goals. They will strive to close the gap created by cultural or language barriers to assist client in obtaining and retaining employment.

For applicants starting as a QMHA‑R, Columbia Care 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, 8:00am to 5:00pm (Full Time, Day). Regular travel is required between various programs and locations within the Rogue Valley.

$27.20 - $30.00 per hour DOE/Credentials. Additional 5% Language Differential offered for Bilingual or Multilingual candidates (Spanish/English desired).

Columbia Care’s Supported Employment & Education Program offers individualized supports for Jackson Care Connect (JCC) members with a mental illness as they pursue gainful employment, and/or education. We work to identify opportunities that match their interests, skills and abilities. Support can include helping a person identify a job/education goal, obtain the job/education, and be successful in the job and/or education environment over time.

We start with people where they are at – regardless of prior work history, criminal justice involvement or other barriers. Columbia Care 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.

• 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
• Individual Placement Support (IPS) Supported Employment experience is highly preferred

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.

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