Peer Case Manager - Union

Open Until Filled (Seniority Bid 3/17/22)

Since 1979, the Portland community has trusted Central City Concern (CCC) to help people create meaningful, long-term change. Every year, we serve more than 13,000 people experiencing or at risk of homelessness with affordable and supportive housing, person-centered health care, addiction recovery and employment assistance. By providing health care, housing and jobs, CCC is ending homelessness in Portland and helping people achieve their highest potential.

CCC’s Hooper Detox Stabilization Center is seeking a Peer Case Manager to join our team!

Pay rate: $19.50/hr

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 7:00am – 3:30pm.

SUMMARY: The Peer Case Manager will work with the treatment team to assist patients in meeting their goals, both while in treatment and as they transition to the next level of care, working closely with outside agencies and providers to facilitate care.

The Successful Candidate:

You are a skilled relationship-builder and can partner collaboratively with internal care teams and outreach partners to ensure clients are receiving the care they need. You are passionate about ensuring your relationships with clients and program staff are strong and built on trust. You are able to learn how to respond to mental health crises in a clinically and culturally appropriate way. You are eager to work in support

Duties to Include:

• Participate in outreach efforts to engage prospective patients, including appointments, home visits and work in the community
• Collaborate with treatment team, agency, client’s support networks, and community providers to address the needs of clients.
• Participate in direct treatment of patients by attending clinical staff meetings.
• Transport patients to initial treatment episodes, urgent care, ED, primary care provider and other providers when appropriate.
• Follow-up with referral resources to determine outcome of intervention.
• Keep accurate documentation of intervention/support activities. Maintain records on their progress.
• Introduce patients to appropriate self-help support and other supportive services/activities.
• Provide case management and support services to patients.
• Provide referral services to assure that patients access a variety of services and benefits, including mental health services.
• Participate in admission and discharge planning for any client needing hospitalization or subacute level of care.

Requirements:

• Must be registered with Traditional Health Workers Registry prior to start.
• Certified recovery mentor or peer support specialist and two (2) years’ experience working with individuals with substance use disorders, including case management.
• If a recovering chemically dependent person must be in a program of recovery and able to provide documentation of sobriety a minimum of two years.
• Must meet CCC privileging requirements as required by FTCA.
• Flexible work schedule required, including some evening and weekend work.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, TB test, and background check.
• The OAR prohibits A&D program staff from having within the previous 3 years a DUI conviction or diversion, a felony conviction, or a conviction under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.
• Must pass a DMV background check and be designated an “acceptable” driver as outlined in Central City Concern’s Fleet Safety Policy. Must pass an initial Annual Drivers training and then pass an annual Recertification training.

Central City Concern offers an incredible benefits package to our employees!

• Generous paid time off plan beginning at 4 weeks per year at the time of hire. Accrual increases with longevity.
• Amazing 403(b) Retirement Savings plan with an employer match of 4.25% in your 1styear, 6% in the 2nd year, and 8% in your 3rd year!
• 10 paid Holidays PLUS 2 Personal Holidays to be used at the employee’s discretion.
• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance coverage.
• Employer Paid Life, Short Term Disability, AND Long Term Disability Insurance!
• Sabbatical Program offering extended time off at years 7, 14 and 21.

Central City Concern is a second chance employer and complies with applicable laws regarding consideration of criminal background for employment purposes. Government regulations, contractual requirements, or the duties of this particular job may require CCC to conduct a background check and take appropriate action to address prior criminal convictions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)