Program Planner (Peer System Coordinator)
Job ID: 107607
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:Regular
CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES
Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:
• Service
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Respect
• Individual accountability
• Trust
By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT.
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Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.
CLOSE DATE
This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
PAY AND BENEFITS
Annual Pay Range: $72,266.58 - $91,537.25
Hourly Pay Range: $34.743549 - $44.008292
Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.
Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.
We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.
Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.
Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.
Generous paid time off package, including:
• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
• 8 hours of sick accrued per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year
Other Benefits:
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)
The Behavioral Health Division provides licensure supervision to all regular status employees who have completed a Graduate degree in a behavioral science-related field (social work, counseling, clinical psychology, etc.), and is actively pursuing licensure in that field.
There may be options for loan forgiveness while working with a government/public agency with the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
This is a full time County position represented by the Employees' Association.
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JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Clackamas County Behavior Health Division is committed to continuing to lift up a strong, evolving, responsive spectrum of peer-delivered services.
The primary role of the Peer System Coordinator (Program Planner) is to serve as the point person and subject matter expert for the Behavioral Health Division's (BHD) multiple peer service contracts. This is a collaborative position, working with partners within the Division and the County, peer service agencies, local and state workgroups, and advisory councils. Competitive candidates will have experience in similar collaborative roles, overseeing and monitoring contracts & reports, providing feedback and oversight on compliance and quality improvement, have a results-oriented technical aptitude, and first-hand lived experience as it relates to peer support services. In this context, “lived experience” refers to having first-hand experience with mental health and/or substance use challenges. The term is used to differentiate from others who may have experience of working with people with mental health and/or substance use conditions, but have not personally lived with or through those challenges.
Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
• Minimum of four (4) years of related experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills to perform the responsibilities of this position.
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience working as a certified PSS, PWS, or CRM.
• Must be currently certified and in good standing as a peer support specialist, peer wellness specialist, and/or certified recovery mentor (PSS/PWS/CRM) as defined by Oregon Administrative Rules.
Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
• Project management experience.
• Program development experience.
• Public Sector (government) work experience.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
• Must pass post-offer, pre-employment drug test. https://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/69fd8013-4594-4afd-bee9-f1e0aeab42ea
• Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check
• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. http://dochub.clackamas.us/documents/drupal/828106a0-265a-47cc-a3a6-0a2c8b028673
*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.
TYPICAL TASKS
• Provide on-site oversight/consultation of all BHD's contracted peer programs, both embedded within the division's programs, and other programs across the county.
• Work with community providers and the community at large to (a) identify current needs and ideas for peer services; (b) research and recommend opportunities to meet those needs (grants, partnerships, etc.), and (c) share/incorporate new and evolving ideas for effective and creative peer programs.
• Represent Clackamas County Peer Services at Oregon Health Authority, Regional, CCO and County committee and planning meetings, advisory councils, and other peer service projects throughout the state.
• Work in collaboration with BHD staff (including but not limited to Contracts, Finance, Procurement, and QM) on all aspects of procurement, contract development, and oversight to ensure deliverables are met.
• Organize and chair steering and advisory committees for peer delivered services. Facilitate and/or participate in other committees and initiatives applying the peer lens during discussion and decision making.
• Provide technical assistance to peer-run organizations providing services within Clackamas County, in service of a continually improving and responsive peer-delivered service system.
• Facilitate the development of partnerships between peer-run organizations, other community groups, and existing social service systems.
• Work with County partners to identify opportunities for public presentations (both within the County, and throughout the community) about peer services. Present information to the public and other agencies, and work with Promotion/Prevention and other BHD programs to identify such opportunities.
WORK SCHEDULE
This position is included in the County's alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off). Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended. This position is designated as on-site/in-person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties at the specified on-site work location.
EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY
Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.
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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Clackamas County Behavioral Health Division strives to provide excellent mental health, substance use, care coordination, forensic, and peer services to those individuals who receive the Oregon Health Plan, Medicare or are uninsured and living in Clackamas County. Services are either provided by our own staff or through referral to partner providers located throughout the county.
http://www.clackamas.us/behavioralhealth/
Behavioral Health is a Division of the http://www.clackamas.us/h3s/
Health, Housing, and Human Services (H3S) consists of six divisions, dedicated to ensuring health families and strong communities in Clackamas County.
Mission Statement: We lead and learn with equity in serving individuals, families, and communities by providing access to high quality healthcare, housing, and services that strengthen social and economic resilience.
Vision Statement: Individuals, families, and communities are resilient and thriving.
H3S is committed to improving programs and ensuring better outcomes for the people served, and focuses on the following goals:
• EMPOWERED AND THRIVING STAFF - H3S staff are empowered, engaged and have a sense of belonging while being valued and supported to thrive.
• EQUITY DRIVEN SERVICES - H3S promotes and provides accessible, equitable and culturally responsive services.
• ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE & CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT - H3S operates consistently, efficiently and effectively as a cohesive department, using our individual and collective skills and expertise.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Clackamas County only accepts online applications.
Help With Your Application:
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If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or mailto:jobs@co.clackamas.or.us?subject=Application%20Materials%20Question. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).
HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE
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VISA SPONSORSHIP
Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.
RECRUITING QUESTIONS?
Jenn Johnson, Recruiter
mailto:JJohnson2@clackamas.us
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5670985
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