Family Partner

Description

JOB TITLE: Family Partner – Community Based Team

Department: Child and Family Outpatient services

Reports to: Mental Health Supervisor, Program Manager

FTE STATUS: 1.00 FTE (expectation of 40 hours per week)

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Non-Exempt hourly

PAY GRADE: B6 ($20.96 - $29.38 hourly, depending on experience)

Please apply online at https://ccswebsite.org/employment/

Community Counseling Solutions provides a team-based Servant Leadership environment! Located in Eastern Oregon with year-round recreation based near the Columbia River and at the base of the Blue Mountains. Big city amenities in rural family-oriented communities. 

• Health & Wellness
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability – Company Paid
  • Wellness Programs 
• Financial Well-Being
  • Competitive Compensation Packages
  • Life Insurance – Company Paid
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance – Company Paid
  • 401K Retirement Plan with Company Funded Matching
  • Retirement and Financial Planning Services
  • Loan Forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Service Corps & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
• Career Development and Growth
  • We provide professional development funds 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 in over 5 counties in Eastern Oregon.
• Work/Life Balance
  • Paid Time Off – Generous PTO for Vacations, Illness, Mental Health Days, etc. plus Paid Holidays
  • 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
  • All Exempt employees also receive an additional 40 hours of paid leave annually after one year of service
  • Longevity Benefit

DESCRIPTION

Provides culturally competent and appropriate behavioral health treatment to people served by Community Counseling Solutions. The position provides treatment in accordance with the Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR’s) and the mission and values of CCS. The position works closely with other involved community partners and is professional in all aspects of service delivery. Additionally, this position assists administration in meeting the behavioral health needs of the community. As a Family Partner, this position will support parents of children and youth that have serious emotional disturbance in identifying goals that promote recovery and resiliency by providing peer counseling and support, drawing on common experiences as a peer, to parents and caregivers by encouraging them to regain hope in, and control over, their own lives, as well as their children’s lives. Promote self-determination, empowerment, personal responsibility for recovery and wellness, and assist parents/caregivers to advocate for themselves and their children. As part of the Community Based Team, this position will be focused on providing services and support to clients who are needing services outside of the traditional outpatient setting. The focus of this team is intended to either 1) prevent a client’s need for a higher level of care or removal from primary placement or 2) assist with reintegration back to primary placement after removal or placement in a higher level of care. 

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received

Depending upon location, this position is supervised by the Clinical Supervisor, Clinical Director or Site Manager.  

Supervision Exercised  

This position does not supervisor any other employees.   

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job: 

•  Partner with agency clinicians and other members of the caregivers/parent’s teams in creating wellness plans that empower clients to reach life goals. Collaborate with the treatment team to promote a team culture in which each client’s point of view, experiences, and preferences are recognized, understood, and respected and in which client decision making in treatment planning is maximized and supported.
• Assist parents/caregivers in gaining skills having their voices heard in treatment and other system settings.
• Support parents/caregivers in meetings as needed with community partners and other resources, Individualized Education Plan (IEP) conferences, court proceedings, and DHS.
• Promote individual’s equality, diversity, rights and responsibilities.
• Actively participate in group and individual supervision sessions.
• Maintain complete and timely documentation of clinical files and gather and maintain data information in accordance with agency policies and procedures, and relevant OAR’s.
• Maintain the required levels of productivity and performance standards and meet all required work deadlines.
• Attend trainings, meetings, conferences, etc. as directed by administration and use the information gathered to benefit the agency and the customers.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries while working with families.
• Seek appropriate clinical supervision where necessary, particularly around boundary issues.
• Transports clients as required.
• Must report all abuse to appropriate legal office, complete all necessary paperwork and investigations, and develop safety plans as required.
• In addition to the above, any other responsibilities appropriate to the position and not specifically listed in the job description.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience 

Required

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience raising a client involved in the mental health system required.
• Minimum of two years related job experiences such as assisting parents in building community and natural supports.
• Working knowledge of the system of care and community resources.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Preferred

• Associate’s degree is preferred or a suitable combination of education and experience.

Certifications

• Certification as a Peer Support Specialist (PSS) Certification in the state of Oregon is required and must be obtained within six months or less from the date of employment.
• Valid driver’s license. Appropriate state licensure.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Will take part of ongoing trainings and meetings as assigned.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures.
• Positive attitude and collaborative skills conducive to group/teamwork environment.
• Knowledge and skills of intentional relationship building with children, youth, families, staff & partner organizations.
• Must have strong relationship, connection with, and broad knowledge of the community being served.
• Excellent written, verbal and language communication skills, including the ability to master and convey health information at an appropriate health literacy level.
• Community based coordination skills: including identifying and accessing resources, building networks and coalitions and providing timely and comprehensive follow-up.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills: such as member rapport and engagement, empowerment of others, understanding of power dynamics in a helping relationship, and active listening skills.
• Complex problem solving and decision making: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to engage in active learning, goal setting, time management and prioritization.
• Capacity building by empowering individuals and groups, helping them to solve problems and identify solutions and resources.
• The position requires the handling of highly confidential information. Must adhere to rules and laws pertaining to client confidentiality.
• Must be able or willing to learn, use or do the following: Microsoft Office (MS Word, Teams, Excel, and Publisher etc.), keeping written and digital logs for data collection, email, office automation such as printers, fax, and multi phone lines.
• Ability to build a flexible schedule that works with client/ parent/ school availability.
• Bilingual/multilingual a plus

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS

Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 410-007-0200 through 410-007-0380.

In addition to a pre-employment background check, each employee, volunteer and contractor shall be checked on a monthly basis against the OIG and GSA exclusion lists, as well as other federal and state agency lists. If it is discovered that an employee, volunteer or contractor is excluded or sanctioned it will be the cause for immediate termination of employment, volunteering, or the termination of the contract.

PRE-HIRE DRUG SCREEING

PERSONAL AUTO INSURANCE

Must hold a valid driver’s license as well as personal auto insurance for privately owned Vehicles utilized for CCS business such as client service purposes, travel between business offices and the community, to attend required meetings and trainings.

Must show proof of $300,000 or more liability coverage for bodily injury and $100,000 or more in property damage, and maintain said level of coverage for the duration of employment at CCS.

The employee’s insurance is primary with CCS insurance being secondary. CCS reserves the right to deny any employee the use of a vehicle owned by CCS.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the job. The employee is frequently required to sit, walk, or stand; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and ability to talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

•  Hazardous Conditions: Risk of verbal and physical threats from clients. Use of keyboard and computer monitor (repetitive hand motions and potential eye strain). Possible exposure to airborne pathogens.
•  Working Conditions: The noise level in the work environment is mild to moderate; 40% office-based, 60% field.
•  Equipment / Materials Used: Common office machines including computer, printer, calculator, telephone equipment, tele-health system, copier, scanner, and facsimile. May drive your personal or Agency vehicle.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a healthcare environment as well as in the community. The noise level in the health department environment fluctuates, but occasionally one may be exposed to loud noises. The noise in the community, including the homes of customers, is often difficult to predict. Occasional out of area travel and overnight stays will be required for attendance at meetings and/trainings.

Schedule will include working after 5 pm and/or weekend shifts to accommodate the needs of the youth and family.

However, the employee also will be required to work in the communities, homes and other living environments, of the clients we serve. Handicap access may not be available at all places where this position must go. The environments in these situations are difficult to predict and may be in uneven terrain.

This position exposes the employee to the everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as an office.

Community Counseling Solutions IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MEMBER OF NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION