Support Specialist jobs at Samaritan Health Services Inc

OPEN NOW Join the Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services Team in providing a recovery-oriented environment in which patients can address their substance use disorders in a holistic manner in our new#residential facility. # JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE Delivers services in various settings to promote recovery and resilience by drawing on personal experience plus skilled learning and formal training in the areas of substance use/behavioral health. Has experience with substance use and behavioral health treatment and recovery and is willing to share their personal/practical experience, knowledge and first-hand insight to benefit the team and its participants. Personal recovery is#well established and provides expertise that professional training cannot replicate. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services provide a continuum of substance use services to adults and their families. Members of the Samaritan Treatment and Recovery team work in a multi-disciplinary approach, in both residential and outpatient settings providing evidenced, trauma informed treatment. EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS High School diploma or equivalent required. Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) or Peer Support Specialist (PSS) by the State of Oregon required. Experience and/or training with computer applications preferred. All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment/post offer drug screen. Enrollment in a Human Services Program preferred. PCH Treatment#Reco-Residential: Healthcare Provider Level BLS required within 30 days of hire. Successful completion of Food Handler#s course or ServSafe certification required within 30 days of hire. If responsible for driving SHS vehicles, successful completion of Drivers Privileges for SHS Vehicles#application process required. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time. Community Relations - Ability to communicate to people internal and external to the organization and to represent the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure. Communication - Effective written and verbal communication skills to perform group presentations, tactfully discuss issues, and listen to and understand complex information/situations. Ability to work with all levels within the organization, facilitate communication, and effectively document related activities. Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population. Basic understanding of differences in caring for and/or communicating with clients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages. A comprehensive understanding of substance use and its impact on the community and families and the ability to articulate that information to a diverse population. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Rarely (1 - 10% of the time) Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) Continually (67 # 100% of the time) WALK # INCLINE CLIMB # LADDER LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0#-36#) 0-20 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24#-54#) 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54#) 0 # 20 Lbs LIFT (Overhead: 54# and above) 0 - 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 20 - 40 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds SQUAT Static (hold #30 sec) CRAWL (hands # knees) ENTER # EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY KNEEL (on knees) CLIMB - STAIRS CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds SQUAT Repetitive ROTATE TRUNK Sitting ROTATE TRUNK Standing REACH - Upward PULL (0-20 pounds force) SIT WALK # LEVEL SURFACE CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH Fingers STAND BEND FORWARD at waist REACH - Forward GRASP Hand/Fist PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PUSH (20-40 pounds force) PUSH (40-60 pounds force) PUSH (60 or more pounds force) * OPEN NOW Join the Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services Team in providing a recovery-oriented environment in which patients can address their substance use disorders in a holistic manner in our new residential facility. * * JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE * Delivers services in various settings to promote recovery and resilience by drawing on personal experience plus skilled learning and formal training in the areas of substance use/behavioral health. Has experience with substance use and behavioral health treatment and recovery and is willing to share their personal/practical experience, knowledge and first-hand insight to benefit the team and its participants. Personal recovery is well established and provides expertise that professional training cannot replicate. * DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION * Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services provide a continuum of substance use services to adults and their families. Members of the Samaritan Treatment and Recovery team work in a multi-disciplinary approach, in both residential and outpatient settings providing evidenced, trauma informed treatment. * EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS * High School diploma or equivalent required. * Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) or Peer Support Specialist (PSS) by the State of Oregon required. * Experience and/or training with computer applications preferred. * All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment/post offer drug screen. * Enrollment in a Human Services Program preferred. * PCH Treatment&Reco-Residential: * Healthcare Provider Level BLS required within 30 days of hire. * Successful completion of Food Handler's course or ServSafe certification required within 30 days of hire. * If responsible for driving SHS vehicles, successful completion of Drivers Privileges for SHS Vehicles application process required. * KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES * Team Building - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time. * Community Relations - Ability to communicate to people internal and external to the organization and to represent the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. * Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure. * Communication - Effective written and verbal communication skills to perform group presentations, tactfully discuss issues, and listen to and understand complex information/situations. Ability to work with all levels within the organization, facilitate communication, and effectively document related activities. * Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population. Basic understanding of differences in caring for and/or communicating with clients and caregivers. Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages. * A comprehensive understanding of substance use and its impact on the community and families and the ability to articulate that information to a diverse population. * PHYSICAL DEMANDS * Rarely (1 - 10% of the time) Occasionally (11 - 33% of the time) Frequently (34 - 66% of the time) Continually (67 - 100% of the time) WALK - INCLINE CLIMB - LADDER LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0-20 Lbs LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs CARRY 1-handed, 20 - 40 pounds CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec) CRAWL (hands & knees) ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY KNEEL (on knees) CLIMB - STAIRS CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds SQUAT Repetitive ROTATE TRUNK Sitting ROTATE TRUNK Standing REACH - Upward PULL (0-20 pounds force) SIT WALK - LEVEL SURFACE CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists FINGER DEXTERITY PINCH Fingers STAND BEND FORWARD at waist REACH - Forward GRASP Hand/Fist PUSH (0-20 pounds force) PUSH (20-40 pounds force) PUSH (40-60 pounds force) PUSH (60 or more pounds force)