Peer Support Specialist
- Req #: 55183
- Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital
- Lebanon, OR
- LCH Treatment&Reco-Residential
- 1.0 (80 hrs/pp) - Evening
- Start / End Time: 1200 (12:00 noon) - 2030 (8:30 pm)
- Overtime Rule: 40
- $17.35 - $25.48
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The Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services Team provides a recovery-oriented environment in which patients can address their substance use disorders in a holistic manner. The STARS program currently offers outpatient, peer support and MAT services and is moving forward with their plan to re-open their 16 bed residential facility. People with a passion for recovery and wellness are encouraged to apply.
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JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
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Delivers services in various settings to promote recovery and resilience by using their lived experience of recovery from substance use/abuse and/or addiction, plus skills learned in formal training. Has experience with substance use 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.
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DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
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Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services provide a continuum of substance abuse 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.
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EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
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High School diploma or equivalent required.
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Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) or Peer Support Specialist (PSS) by the State of Oregon required within six (6) months of hire.
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One (1) of the following required in order to meet the definition of Peer as defined by the State of Oregon Administrative Rule:
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Self-identified person currently or formerly receiving mental health services.
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Self-identified person in recovery from a substance abuse disorder, who meet the abstinence requirements for recovering staff in alcohol and other drug treatment programs.
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Family member of an individual who is a current or former recipient of addictions or mental health services.
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Training and/or experience in community resources, substance abuse disorders and treatment/recovery in Linn County required.
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Documentation of current and continuous abstinence required in accordance with certification requirements of MHACBO in the case of a recovering candidate.
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Experience and/or training with computer applications preferred.
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Enrollment in a Human Services Program preferred.
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LCH Treatment&Reco-Residential:
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Healthcare Provider Level BLS required within 30 days of hire.
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KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Social Perceptiveness - Ability to work with a diverse population. Basic understanding of differences in caring for and/or communicating with patients 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.
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A comprehensive understanding of substance abuse and its impact on the community and families and the ability to articulate that information to a diverse population.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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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)
BEND FORWARD at waist
CRAWL (hands & knees)
ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY
CLIMB - STAIRS
CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
SQUAT Repetitive
ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
ROTATE TRUNK Standing
REACH - Upward
PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
PULL (0-20 pounds force)
SIT
STAND
WALK – LEVEL SURFACE
CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
REACH - Forward
MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
FINGER DEXTERITY
PINCH Fingers
GRASP Hand/Fist
None specified
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