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PLEASE NOTE: Salary is dependent on experience. Yamhill County typically hires between steps 1-4
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Yamhill County has one temporary (through 6/30/2025) part-time (19 hours/week) position for an Older Adult Outreach Peer Support Specialist to work closely with the Older Adult Behavioral Health Specialist, offering specific screenings and support to older adults in the community. Older Adult Outreach Peer Support Specialists provide in-person visits to individuals in a variety of community settings (including nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, adult foster homes, and private homes) to screen for depression, loneliness and/or substance use, and provide follow up services or referrals as indicated. Individuals in these positions use results from screening tools to identify potential needs and deliver additional support according to client preferences. Services provided may include help with identifying strengths to achieve individual goals, utilizing evidence-based models to reduce depression and/or substance use, assistance with connections to community resources, and referral to behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment if desired.
The Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's degree in a human services related field
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- A combination of at least one year's work experience AND two years' post-secondary education in human services related field
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- A high school diploma AND three years' work experience in human services related field.
- A Peer Support Specialist (PSS) or Peer Wellness Specialist (PWS) certification from a state-approved program or the ability to obtain certification within two (2) months of hire is required.
- Must have an NPI number or the ability to obtain one upon employment.
- A valid Oregon driver's license is required
Successful completion of a criminal background check, the results of which may not be cause for disqualification.
The Candidate:
The Older Adult Outreach Peer Support Specialist must be a self-identified current or former recipient of mental health or substance use services who embraces the philosophy of resilience and recovery, is willing to be a role model for older adults experiencing mild to moderate depression, loneliness, and/or mild to moderate substance use, understands the effects of the aging process, and has lived experience or training addressing issues that impact older adults. The successful candidate will have good written and verbal communication skills, general keyboarding, and computer skills (including working knowledge of Microsoft Office), a valid license to drive in Oregon, and must have excellent personal boundaries, organizational skills, and demonstrated honesty, accuracy, and integrity.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without accommodation.
In order to qualify for most HHS positions, applicants:
Must not be excluded from participation in federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare, and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits); and
Must not be excluded from participation in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549).
Our Community
Yamhill County has approximately 109,000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Yamhill County is home to Linfield University and Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville and George Fox University and Portland Community College in Newberg. Yamhill County is centrally located in the Willamette Valley, within close proximity to the Oregon Coast, the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas, and the Oregon Cascade Mountains. Wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are available. We have the benefits, appeal and superior quality of life found in a small-town community, while enjoying active social and cultural lifestyles found in larger metropolitan areas.
Required Information
Under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, any person hired or rehired is required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment. The County verifies the valid work authorization of each employee using Form I-9 and the E-Verify Program.
Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other factor prohibited by law or regulation. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Do not include information or photos that would identify those personal traits. Any documents submitted with the application that include this identifying information will not be accepted with the application.
Some positions require a criminal history check and a review of driving record. All County positions require regular, prompt, and consistent attendance.
Accommodation Under the Americans With Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at 503-474-4901 or via email at Human_Resources@yamhillcounty.gov.
Veterans' Preference
Under Oregon law ORS 408.225-408.238, veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for hiring preference. If you think you may qualify, a Veteran's Hiring Preference Form must be completed and submitted with application. For the form and information for this process please click here. (Download PDF reader)
If you need assistance with completing an application for employment or with obtaining a Veteran's Hiring Preference Form, please contact Human Resources at 503-474-4901 or via email at Human_Resources@yamhillcounty.gov.
Status of your application
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Minimum Experience and Training/Other Requirements
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Work Environment/Physical Demands
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Yamhill County Health & Human Services
$22.86 - $31.75 Hourly
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, sick time, retirement plan, pension
Jul 27, 2024