Certified Recovery Mentor | Peer Support Specialist & Receptionist

*Certified Recovery Mentor | Peer Support Specialist & Receptionist* *Bilingual Individuals Encouraged to Apply!* *The Organization:* Oregon Washington health Network (OWhN) is a growing non-profit agency based in Pendleton, Oregon, with services in Hermiston and Milton Freewater.
It is our mission to integrate physical, mental, behavioral and public health services to improve health outcomes and health equity focusing on access, quality, and cost effectiveness.
It is the vision of the 10-member organizations of the Network that the citizens of Umatilla, Union, Morrow & Walla Walla counties be the healthiest in our two state region.
*The Position*: We are currently looking to fill a full time *Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) or Peer Support Specialist (PSS) & Receptionist *position to help provide services in each of our Hermiston drop-in peer center.
This position offers mentoring support to individuals as someone who has similar life experiences and acts as a role model of a person in recovery.
The CRM/PSS draws on their own personal lived experiences to motivate and assist identified clients to act on their own behalf and to support their own self-directed recovery path.
This position will also help with general reception duties at the peer center, helping check in clients, tracking inventory, answer phones, etc.
Work within a multi-disciplinary team, in accordance with each client’s individualized treatment plan, to assist individuals in accessing resources, addressing barriers related to their substance use and/or mental health, developing perspective and skills that promote recovery.
This work occurs both in the office and a variety of community settings to include home settings, emergency departments and jails.
OWhN aims to provide low-barrier entry for all individuals and families that need assistance with behavioral health, whatever those circumstances are, to support recovery on the full continuum: harm reduction to abstinence.
The pay range we’re offering will be dependent on the experience and education/training of the successful candidate.
*Minimum Qualifications:* * High School diploma or equivalent * Certification as a Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) or Peer Support Specialist (PSS) or the ability to attain certification within six months of hire.
* Bilingual Spanish - _preferred_ * Experience with computers, software and office equipment; Microsoft Office, printers, scanners, telephones, etc.
* Demonstrated communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Maintains documentation in accordance with established program procedures to maintain compliance with all legal and professional requirements in a timely manner.
* Experience with electronic health records ~ _preferred_ * Mentors are required to comply with Oregon Administrative Rules, OWhN Policy and Procedures, HIPAA, 42 CFR, Part 2 Federal Confidentiality Statues and MHACBO certification and ethical standards.
* Meet regularly with Peer Supervisor to review job activities, expectations, client progress and concerns.
* Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain insurance requirements to operate agency vehicles.
* Must pass a reference and criminal background check.
* Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening test.
*Duties/Responsibilities:* * Provide basic front-desk reception during hours of operation * Engage clients who present to emergency departments, physician offices, jail or any environment where clients or potential clients may present * Assist with daily tasks and operations of upkeeping drop-in peer center, including but not limited to, peer support for individuals dropping in, assistance with basic upkeep and maintenance of facilities * Properly document encounters and service activities as per the appropriate CPT codes within 48 hours of time of service * Model acceptable, prosocial behavior for clients * Attend recovery related meetings with clients as assigned during business hours * Transport clients to recovery activities when needed and approved by supervisor * Keeping boundaries and form appropriate paraprofessional relationships with clients * Act as a community resource, assisting in connecting individuals and families to local groups and organizations where, through participation, they will develop natural supports that will sustain them in the future * Facilitate classes and groups as assigned * Attend agency meetings, as required Some travel required to main administrative office in Pendleton (mileage reimbursed).
_*\*The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills.
*_ Job Type: Full-time Pay: $17.
50 - $21 per hour Job Type: Full-time Pay: $17.
50 - $21.
00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Vision insurance Schedule: * Monday to Friday * On call People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location: In person