ColumbiaCare Services·Medford, Oregon
The Supportive Housing Associate motivates adults with serious mental illness to participate in skills training and treatment activities. Responsibilities include facilitating access to community resources, assisting with medication administration, money management, and providing daily support for problem solving.
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We have an opening for a Supportive Housing Associate at our Swing Lane Apartments in Medford, Oregon!
The Supportive Housing Associate motivates adults with serious mental illness to participate in a variety of skills training and other treatment activities.
Primary responsibilities include facilitating access to community resources and assisting tenants with health care arrangements, housing applications, move-in arrangements, medication administration, money management, symptom monitoring, and housekeeping.
The Supportive Housing Associate encourages socialization, self-help, communication, and gives daily support for problem solving.
This Supportive Housing Associate position requires that you demonstrate empathy and active listening.
In addition, you will receive crisis de-escalation training, which requires performing various physical, hands-on maneuvers and techniques.
If you have experience working as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA), Direct Support Professional (DSP), Residential Assistant (RA), Residential Counselor, Skills Trainer, or Caregiving for a client with behavioral health needs, then the Supportive Housing Associate position may be a great fit for you!
$22.00 - $26.00 per hour DOE/Credentials. An additional $3.00 per hour night shift differential will apply during the work hours of 10:00pm - 8:30am.
Additional 5% Language Differential offered for Bilingual or Multilingual candidates.
About the Program
Swing Lane offers shared units of affordable Supportive Housing to Jackson Care Connect Members living with a mental illness. Varying levels of support are provided based upon need.
ColumbiaCare Services is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) 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
If not already registered as a QMHA through the Mental Health & Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO), we will assist you in registering within the first week of employment.
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 provide a valid driver's license from their state of residence or obtain and submit one within 30 days of hire, maintain a safe driving record, and have the ability to pass a DHS criminal background check.
This position requires the ability to frequently talk, listen, use hands and fingers, reach, stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, climb stairs, as well as lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds. It may require the ability to occasionally use ladders, 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 and may require an individual to lift and transfer clients.
We recognize that expertise can arise from diverse experiences. If you're passionate about our mission but unsure about meeting all qualifications, we encourage you to apply. For any questions about eligibility or the application process, please contact our HR department.
ColumbiaCare 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 the culture in our communities 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 different backgrounds and who will contribute to our mission, vision, and core values.
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 and people with disabilities.
00am - 12:00am (16 hour shift, sleep onsite) (Part Time, Day & Overnight)
Market context
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