Mental Health Skills Trainer Supported Employment

Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

Marion County Health & Human Services is seeking a Supported Employment Specialist who is dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve their career goals and live fulfilling independent lives. This position supports both our Adult Outpatient team and youth and young adults in the Early Assessment and Support Alliance (EASA) program helping individuals with career exploration job development navigate benefits access vocational rehabilitation and follow along supports. An ideal candidate would have an understanding of psychotic disorders be compassionate and creative in connecting individuals with meaningful work aligned with their interests enjoy getting out in the community to provide services and contribute to a positive and respectful work culture. We believe in the power of meaningful work and its positive impact on mental well-being. Join our passionate team and be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where your efforts make a difference every day!

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Provides individual and group recreational social and skills training services under a professionally developed service plan; keeps records of persons served status; performs service plan directed case management functions under close supervision; performs related duties as required. Primary responsibility of this class is to assist and support other mental health professionals without primary responsibility for a caseload.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under close supervision of a supervisor who assigns work establishes goals and reviews the results obtained for overall effectiveness.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervision of others is not a responsibility of positions in this classification.

Typical Duties - Duties include but are not limited to the following

Provide Supported Employment services to individuals diagnosed with serious and persistent mental health conditions. Services are delivered according to the Individual Placement and Supports (IPS) standards fidelity standards and OARs including using a person-centered and recovery-orientated approach. Services include :

Employment Research and Job Development

• Research possible job openings and opportunities for participants.
• Establish and maintain connections with employers to match businesses needs with potential applicants.
• Provide employers with education about the Supported Employment program determine job requirements and create plan to fill in gaps.

Job Coaching and Guidance

Documentation

Misc.

Response Level 2 : In the event of an emergency employee makes a reasonable effort to report to work. Employee may be required to perform duties outside of their regularly assigned duties. Employee may be requested to work an extended or flexible schedule. Staff at this response level must complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 on-line or in-person training.

Requirements for the Position

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Working knowledge of the general concepts of mental health (including common symptoms for major behavioral health conditions) and chemical dependency as well as community resources; de-escalation crisis intervention and engagement strategies; strengths-based resiliency and recovery models; definitions of basic- and community-living skills; measurable goals / outcomes of mental health recovery substance use disorders recovery and co-occurring disorders recovery; evidence-based strategies for skills training and improving overall health; daily living activities that promote health and wellness.

Ability to demonstrate active listening skills and interviewing techniques; establish effective working relationships with diverse individuals and foster shared decision-making with behavioral health consumers family members and providers; clearly convey information about behavioral and general health; exercise cultural and trauma-informed competency when linking to resources; follow directions and accept feedback in a professional manner; prepare reports and document services provided to persons served in a timely and professional manner with clarity conciseness and completeness; work within an interdisciplinary team; practice appropriate boundaries with consumers; recognize unsafe situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Operates a motor vehicle; sees using depth perception; stands; sits; moves about the work area; operates a keyboard; climbs 1 floor of stairs; lifts pushes pulls and carries up to 15 lbs. ; moves carts weighing up to 15 lbs.; speaks with a clear and audible voice; reads a 12-pt. font; hears a normal level of speech; works in areas that may be exposed to heat cold humidity dust noise smoke and chemicals; works in areas that may be wet.

Additional Information and / or Attachments

We offer tuition assistance for employees interested in professional development.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS

Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your student loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hireyou will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225 408.230 and 408.235 and OAR and . Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS PREFERENCE

MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR

A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at County is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Veteran and Disability employer committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Applicants with a disability may request reasonable accommodation through Human Resources in any step of the process to assist them in demonstrating their qualifications to perform the duties of the position for which they are applying. Please e-mail Human Resourcesif you wish to request an accommodation.

Key Skills

Evaluation,Marketing & Operations,Audio Visual,Java,Arbitration

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 26 - 35